Retracted Resignation?

Question

Two weeks ago, I sent in a letter of resignation to my work place. An hour later I received a call from our CEO pleading with me to return. When asked why I sent in my letter, I simply stated that I didn't feel I was respected and a few of the people I work with are disrespectful to me as a worker and our company policy. She was very symathetic and told me of how she had felt the same way. She said I was an excellent employee and the company would be hurt- so I restracted the resignation verbally. I have returned. My co-workers are unaware of what happened. Everything seems to be going well. But for some reason, I feel that in going through all this I have made myself vulnerable.. to what I don't know. I guess I should feel more secure with my job but I don't (about the same as before) although the CEO is very nice to me which is a bit unusual. Should I be worried? Or am I okay? Now that things have changed a bit, I would like to stay..

I VERBALLY RETRACTED THE RESIGNATION. IS THAT OKAY? IT'S BEEN A WEEK. OR SHOULD I STILL SEND A LETTER?

Answer 1

If I were you I would write a new letter retracting your resignation. Just CYA ya no?
I am one of those people who hate feeling pitied I don't like to feel like I got something because someone feels bad, so I get your meaning, but I guess in the end, if there are no hard feelings and you could be comfortable there, let it go. Just cover your *** and do a new letter!

Answer 2

Right now, I don't think you have anything to worry about. If the CEO contact you because she really does value you and your performance, then that's a real compliment and I would take it as such.

And if the CEO contact you simply because they don't want to go looking for another, or would have a really hard time finding someone to replace you, then that's OK too.

People quit for a variety of reasons, and it's not all that unusual for someone to change their mind after talking it over further with their boss or HR. Companies want to keep good employees, and maybe they were totally unaware of how badly you were being treated. Now that they know, things might improve.

If not, then you could always quit again, and this time you'd have a really good excuse--things just didn't improve and you're not happy there.

In the meantime, I suggest staying put and seeing how things go. If they begin to treat you differently, take work away from you, begin to exclude you from things like meetings, then maybe that's a sign you're on your way out.

But quite honestly, if they wanted you gone, you'd be gone. So I don't really think you have anything to worry about at this point.

Answer 3

Probably your feeling of vulnerability is steming from the fact that you feel that you need to keep you work performance at high standards since there may be a chance that they (the management) finds some fault in the way you work or ability to cope with work.

So you need to introspect as to how you are coping with your role and responsibilites. At the same time I guess you must get you rapport building skills with those you think were disrespectful (are these people still hostile with you?). You should probably engage with these individuals and develop cordiality and communicate a sense of belonging from your end.

As far as your CEO is concerned I feel that she or he sees value of your presence in the firm and is trying to relate to you on a one to one basis.

Good luck and hope this suggestion helps

Answer 4

It seems by what you are saying is that your workplace did respect you and they do not want to lose good employees ... so it may well be possible that they are trying to address your issues with the individuals that were a problem for you. You made a wise choice. A good idea would be to talk to your boss to find out how you can deal with these issues in the future and tell them you are still willing to give your 100% commitment to the job.

Answer 5

if you could rewind and do-over (which i know you cannot) I would politely decline discussing any counter offers. i would not be to certain that no one knows but I believe they are being polite esp as you now a direct link to the CEO. The more things change the more they stay the same, CEOs change as do job assignments. maybe it will work out for you but i would be cautious and careful.

Answer 6

Wow, are you ever lucky. You might want to put it in writing, though, to say something like, "per our discussion of such-and-such a date and the request that I return to work/rescind my resignation, which is most appreciated, this is to confirm that the previous resignation letter dated [date] was rescinded as of [the date of the discussion]."

See, that way, it shows in writing that a) you took back your resignation, b) you took it back as of shortly after you turned it in, and c) you took it back partly b/c they wanted you back (so that later it can't be claimed that you tried to go back but nobody wanted you).

You don't want to be fired b/c you resigned and that is the only thing that is in writing. And please, keep a copy!!

Or, another solution is to check w/ them as to whether it should be rescinded in writing and write down the name of whom you spoke with and the date and time of the discussion. Or check with your company's HR department.