Finalement - ready to go!

Ok so it has finally started to come to closure. I got an offer the other day and accepted it on the condition I would speak with the powers that be here (since there is a coincidental relationship between a high-up here and my new boss and his dept). I did so last night on the phone (he was in Canada on business) and he was more than happy for me. He was sad for our company but wasn't upset (he clearly understands b/c of the problems my boss has caused for me and NOBODY likes my manager, not even his bosses) he said he was really excited for me b/c he loved grad school (he went there too), thought I would flourish there and said I would be very happy and successful no matter what. He also thanked me for my great work, my happy demeanor and attempts to spread it around our office. He also helped me figure out how to approach my boss tomorrow (he is OOTO today and we agreed it would go better if I gave my notice in person) etc. He said even my boss shouldn't be too suprised. So now I wait. Next Friday will be my last day. I am giving less than 2 weeks (the typical courtesy though NOT law - my employment is at will and either party can terminate without notice at ANY time). I told both my higher-up and the HR guy (who I told today in advance of tomorrow's notice to my boss) that I will give them a list of everything I am working on, the status, a short-term list of things that need to be done etc. I'm not starting any new work however and while I'm going to tie up as many loose ends as possible I'm not staying over my 8 hours a day etc. Both agreed my boss will probably be unhappy about the change itself, timing etc but also understood the circumstances and let's face it, he has no choices here. If he doesn't like the one week I am giving then he has the alternative of my leaving tomorrow - period. I'm actually going to start my new job next week for a couple hours a night to get oriented (not my ideal choice but they need me asap) then I will have the weekend and 3 days off, 1/2 day that thursday, off friday and the weekend and then I will start on the 26th on Monday. I really wanted a week off but I've agreed to compromise so I can get on the books early and also get the time back during the 1 month period in between semesters (new boss said I could take extra time then since it will be dead - works for me so I can have more time at xmas)

So that is the deal! I am trying hard to concentrate today and get stuff in order but it ain't working. I'm nervous about my bosses reaction tomorrow, I know I shouldn't be, but I am. Thankfully I have a shrink's appointment right before I get into work so I will be prepared. I think I am mostly nervous b/c a) I don't feel like any more shit from that little man b)would otherwise leave tomorrow if not out of respect for my higher-up c)afraid if he gets snippy I will tell him where to shove his attitude. I am going to try not to walk out the door tomorrow but if he tries to get nasty don't you worry I will be sailing out of here early!

Oh yeah in another wrinkle can you believe I got another interview request from the university for a marketing job?! It was worth more money and the lady was very very interested (she really took a hard-sell approach, I almost considered it) but ethically I can't bail on this new job plus while it was 10k more, the lady seemed a little high-strung and pushy for a boss. Plus she asked if I would consider freelance too which I would so I will keep that avenue open! When it rains it pours!

Oh can I also say I have the best bf I could ever ask for? He has been SO supportive, sweet and helpful throughout this whole process and with my messed up job situation. What a sweetheart and hot too, I'm a lucky beagle that is for sure! Finally everything is starting to come together!!!