InsaneJournal

What's the job equivalent of 'it's not you, it's me'?
Answer: "We're moving in a different direction than we were two years ago, and the job as it currently exists doesn't really play into your strengths. We'd like you to stay on another couple of weeks, help with the transition. I've already spoken to [person] about the strong possibility of you moving to [other job in same building], which I think would suit you much better. Give him a call and let me know what he says!"

Only longer, and with more apologies, and more emphasis on the fact that I'm a good person and a good worker and just not a good fit for them, and generally giving every impression that Boss 1 feels horribly guilty about this whole thing.

On the one hand? Two weeks notice does kind of suck. And, you know, oh dear God we're in a recession, job hunting is no fun, how am I going to pay my bills if.

On the other hand? This means I get out of here before I go insane. And [Person] has already stopped by here, with encouraging words about [other job]

...I have absolutely no idea how to react right now.