Resigning a job is not a decision you should make impulsively. Before you notify your boss of your decision to leave, carefully weigh the pros and cons and make sure you're ready to go.  If you have a better job offer, consider whether you really want to leave your current employment. If you like your job and the people you work with, but want better pay and more benefits, you may want to sit down with your manager and ask for a raise first. If you had a bad experience, such as a fight with coworkers or a disagreement with management, your impulse may be to throw your hands up in the air and say "I quit!" However, it's better for your professional reputation to work towards finding another position before you leave the one you have, then follow proper protocol to formally resign. If you have an employee handbook, check to see how much notice your employer requires. You can also ask someone in your human resources office. The typical notice required is 2 to 4 weeks, but some companies may require a longer period. If you have another job offer, they should be willing to allow you to work out a notice. If not, be sure to notify your current employer as soon as possible and explain why you won't be able to work out the full notice period. Once you've made your decision to resign, have a sit-down meeting with your direct supervisor and let them know of your intentions face-to-face. This can be an awkward conversation, but try to keep it brief and to the point.  If you have an employee handbook, check that as well. There may be a formal resignation procedure laid out. If so, follow that procedure to maintain your professional reputation and stay on good terms with the company. Stay professional, and hold back your emotions. You may be angry or resentful, but this isn't the time to express that. If you keep the conversation as brief as possible, you can reduce the chances you'll blow up. When you notify your employer of your pending resignation, either your manager or someone from human resources will be in touch with you about any accrued vacation and other benefits.  Check your pay stub before you notify your employer so you know how many hours you're entitled to. Your employee handbook may have additional information on what happens to accrued hours when you resign. You typically have to provide notice before you resign to get any accrued hours paid out. If your supervisor declines your offer to work out a notice and insists that you leave immediately, double-check that this won't impact your ability to get paid out for your accrued hours. Discuss health insurance and retirement benefits, particularly if you haven't yet lined up a new job. If you signed a non-compete agreement or nondisclosure agreement, make sure those documents won't impact your ability to accept any job offers or do certain types of work. If you plan to violate a non-compete agreement, you may want to consult with an employment attorney. Non-compete agreements are frequently invalidated by courts, but you need a plan in case your former employer sues you.

Summary: Evaluate your situation objectively. Provide proper notice. Talk to your direct supervisor first. Negotiate your final pay and benefits. Discuss any legal issues.


Whether your horse has started racing the others in the ride or has been suddenly spooked, you need balance before you can think about slowing your horse down properly. Balance in the saddle will help to assure you are not thrown off.  If you have lost your stirrups, do your best to get them back. Having your feet planted in the stirrups helps with both balance and control of the horse. Try to relax your muscles, including your arms that are holding the reins. Let your body feel the rhythm of the running horse. Otherwise, you will bounce in and out of your saddle and may fall off the horse.  Leaning forward might give you better balance, but when you need real pulling power lean back slightly. You are responsible for the damage your horse causes (or the damage caused to it) so look out for joggers, cyclists, dogs, corners, holes, fences, sharp rocks, other horses, terrain that can damage your horse's feet, terrain that can cause it to jump and obstacles that can scare it further (including seemingly benign things like a sprinkler or a flag) or encourage it to speed up. Be aware and try to steer clear of them.  If there are cyclists, joggers, or other pedestrians nearby, scream "HORSE COMING! MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!" for a warning and do your best to steer your horse away from people or other obstacles. If you need to distract your horse for a second while you pass an object that you know will scare it, jiggle the reins roughly. Try to annoy him with the movement by flicking the reins excessively rather than yanking and encouraging resistance. Turn their head away slightly if you can. As you make quick mental notes about the severity of the situation (factoring in details like why your horse is bolting, what hazards are around, and your own experience level), you have to make a snap decision about whether to stay on the horse. Should you abandon ship or will you be able to stay on and slow down? Remember, jumping off can injure you. You will almost definitely have severe bruising and scraping, and you could break your arms, legs, or even your back or neck. You should only jump off of a horse if the risk of staying on is greater than the risk of jumping off. If you do decide that the danger of staying on your horse is too great, jump off. If possible, choose a place with a soft landing (a bush rather than a rock).  Kick your feet out of the stirrups first, unwind the reins from your hand, and tumble. After you are off and in a safe place, you will have to find your horse.

Summary: Regain your balance. Check your surroundings. Evaluate the situation. Jump off only if necessary.


Epoxy grouts are designed to withstand chemical exposure and repel staining. This makes the grout haze caused by epoxy grout the hardest to remove. Before you try to clean the epoxy grout haze, make sure the grout has been set, or cured. This will ensure the grout is not damaged when you clean off the grout haze. Speak to the professional floor installer to find out how long the grout will take to set. You can also contact the manufacturer of the grout for this information. Most epoxy grout takes 4 to 14 days to cure. Epoxy grout haze can be difficult to remove with mild cleaners or scrubbing tools. Try using a professional grout cleaner designed for epoxy grout haze. Use a mop or spray bottle to apply the cleaner to the flooring, then scrub each tile with a white tile sponge.  Avoid using a green tile sponge, as it may transfer color to the grout. Look for a professional grout cleaner and white tile sponge at a tile store, local hardware store, or online. Get an eco-friendly cleaner that is easy to apply. Eco-friendly cleaners usually do not contain toxic ingredients that can be bad for your health and for the tiles. If you are not sure which grout cleaner will be best for epoxy grout haze, contact the manufacturer of the grout for guidance. Some epoxy grout will require a specific type of cleaner to remove grout haze effectively. You can also consult a professional floor cleaner if you need more information.
Summary: Clean the grout haze once the grout has set. Use a strong professional grout cleaner. Talk to the manufacturer for cleaning instructions.