I recently put in my two weeks at a leasing office (with no other job lined up because I'm not my family's breadwinner). Two days after I put in my notice, I was asked if I was willing to stay because they were going to “put me on” certain sensitive tasks that I happen to be very good at handling. I said that I would consider it, but that I would need to adjust my hours and that, given that my new role is more difficult and more specialized, I'd like to see a pay increase. I also discussed the possibility of working part time
Today, the regional brought me into her office and broke the news that there would be no different job, nor different pay. In fact, I'd have all the old responsibilities, I'd just be doing the new work (which is her job) first.
I cannot possibly understand the rationale behind this. I was offered almost nothing to continue working here. If I'm already checked out enough to put in my notice, I'd obviously be looking for something else if I stayed. I'm tempted to go part time so I can bring in some cash while I continue my search.