Hi,
I have a question about etiqutte when resigning from a job.
Recently, I've tendered my resignation and have requested for early release.
The notice period is normally 1 month, I gave 10 days. My contract allows for giving the full notice or payment to the company.
My job is not a difficult one and I have 2 other colleagues who can take over my role. I have volunteered to return during weekends to do a handover to them and have also said that they are welcome to call me at anytime. In terms of workload.. we have about 10 people on the team and my colleagues don't mind my leaving early.
My manager is unhappy with this though. And I would like to ask if what I've done is proper etiqutte?
Thanks
2006-07-19 05:02:34 · 12 answers · asked by geral 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Dear All,
Thanks for the replies. I'm glad to hear that what i've done is OK. I'm really trying to handle this as nicely as possible. I've tried talking to my manager and assuring him that I intend to complete any unfinished work I have before leaving. I don't want to burn any bridges but I think thats not up to me anymore as I can't seem to get through to my manager.
2006-07-19 05:17:33 · update #1
You probably should have given the full month's notice (assuming that you could -- it's not always possible), but given the fact that your manager is the only one who really has a problem with it and the fact that you're being VERY accommodating in terms of making yourself available, you have done very well under the circumstances. Besides, what is your manager going to do? You've submitted your resignation instead of just disappearing, you already have another job, so what can he/she do to you? Fire you?!?!!?!?!! Don't sweat it. You did OK. Again, it would have been better if you gave a month's notice, but your manager will just have to suck it up and deal.
2006-07-19 05:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put in my resignation at a job I had been working at for five years. There employee handbook stated that we were to give a two week notice. When I turned in my notice the boss got irate and told me that I could go ahead and leave. I took full advantage of it and left. I tried to do the right thing by turning in my notice. It wasn't like I was leaving to go to work for the competition I was burnt out and decided I needed a break and was going to dedicate my life to me for a change.
2006-07-19 10:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats sounmds like one of the best ways to resign that teere is. Im sure you know the importance of leaving a good name out there and you appeared to have covered all your bases. Giving them some extra time, volunteering on weekends to help the transition and telling them they can call you later is much more then most people would do. I wouldnt feel bad at all if I were you or even like you owe them anything. You took all the steps perfectly and Im sure they realize that.
2006-07-19 05:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by drunkbomber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a worker 2 weeks notice is sufficient. A management level employee should give 30 days notice if possible. Your manager is upset because you have upset his schedule-that's what he is paid for. I would not volunteer to be on-call or come in after you leave. When you leave, make a clean break, You are not indispensable. A payment to the company for short notice? Sounds illegal to me! Call your state's labor relations board if the employer is penalizing you for short notice.
2006-07-19 05:12:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have done the right thing.
I can infer that because you're boss is upset, he is lacking in some managerial and leadership skills.
This lack of skills and your bosses behavior may be part of the reason you are leaving.
I agree with those that state "Don't burn your bridges".
Good Luck in your Future.
Peace.
2006-07-19 05:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by manofadvntr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you've handled everything in a professional way. If you're manager is unhappy, that's her problem, she'll get over it.
Just be professinal about it, and finish whatever project/work you need to do. Like most people say, don't burn your bridges.
2006-07-19 05:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by Karmen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem to have approached this in the right way but remember that it is always favourable to leave on good terms.
The link below gives some good tips and advice.
2006-07-19 05:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by Dadams 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wish them well and go take it out at the batting cage, the ball looks like the boss'es head when you hit a homer!
2006-07-19 05:24:15 · answer #8 · answered by :Phil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What part is your manager unhappy with? Ask your manager what you can do to make things right (make this okay) and then if it's something you can do, do it.
2006-07-19 05:23:21 · answer #9 · answered by happygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tried. Do your best not to burn bridges though. That can come back to haunt you at REALLY inopportune times.
2006-07-19 05:05:51 · answer #10 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋