I resigned from a job three weeks ago. Before doing so I trained my replacement to the best of my ability. My ex boss, twice now, has called and/or emailed me asking questions. I answered the first one. Today he had an ex co-worker email me, asking me something. I need to know what to say to my ex boss to stop him from asking me any further questions. These questions are not a mystery that only I would know and obviously I am no longer on the payroll. I need to be assertive, but I don't want to sound nasty in case a future employer decides to contact him. Any suggestions? Thanks.
2006-08-10 05:45:44 · 14 answers · asked by life_review11 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Thanks for all of the quick responses. I want to add that this boss pretty much helped to make my life hell for the last year of my 2 1/2 year employment which is WHY I left. I definitely will not go back to the jobsite. Also, he is a very disrespectful person who feels like he knows more than most of the population and answering the questions, period, is NOT an option.
2006-08-10 06:08:02 · update #1
"period" meaning without comepensation...just answering them...I have no obligation.
2006-08-10 06:14:35 · update #2
Obviously your boss didn't prepare properly for your departure. It could be the new person in the position isn't picking things up quick enough for your ex-boss, thus he feels compelled to contact you.
I wouldn't put the ex-colleague in the middle (the one who sent the email). Don't answer the email for at least one week. Then send a quick reply with a very brief answer, preferably send it after 10pm (It will look like you have a life and are too busy to sit down middle of the day to help them "on call") Do answer the question proposed - sound professional and knowledgeable.
It's subtle but it should do the trick. In the event they send additional emails, wait again several days, send a brief reply stating you're currently available.
30 days after your departure, if they are still contacting you for assistance, notify your ex-boss that your consultant rate is $$?? per hour. (It should be double what you made previously for him). You'll need payment up front, for a specific time frame and then you set the time schedule to "retrain" the new person.
I had this problem. Once my inconsiderate ex-boss heard my rate doubled, that was the end of him asking me to come back or help out... Been there, done that...
2006-08-10 06:00:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I think your former boss is a loser. I would call him up or go and talk to him in person, if he keeps calling he will have to put me on the payroll as a consultant. If that doesn't stop him, delete his e-mails without reading and screen his calls. If a co-worker calls tell them your on your way out and don't have the time.
2006-08-10 05:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me a while ago. If you are working now, just simply explain to them that you can not take personal email or telephone calls during working hours, tell them to email your personal account and you will respond after hours. If you are not working now tell them that you will respond as soon as you can.
Also explain to them that all of the questions they are asking were covered during the training, and that if necessary you are more than willing to come back in for a day as a consultant at $xx per hour to answers all questions.
At that point they will either figure it out for themselves or have you come back and pay you for the day.
2006-08-10 05:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remind your ex-boss you are now an ex-employee, but could be available as a consultant....for a fee.... to help him resolve any future problems. Either this will stop the "help wanted" ex-boss or at least net you some income until you are once again employed.
2006-08-10 05:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by johnny j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to respond. Anyone can take anyone to civil court and the evidence of what went on would be dealt with there and judgement made accordingly about only financial matters. Your boss cannot summons you at all - only the Police
2016-03-27 06:43:12 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are already employed in a new place and have no time, I am sure that you can certainly offer your additional training and support for a fee. You will help your ex employer, and make extra money in the meantime. It's the fair thing to do.
2006-08-10 05:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by EDDie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just tell them that you will answer this one more question for them, but you will be unavailable because your schedule just does not allow. Make it sound like you are too busy. You can also say "When I trained so and so, I told them what to do." "They should know". Just be professional about it. After that, they should not be calling you to ask anything, don't take their calls.
2006-08-10 05:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wait a little while to respond and then say "oh, I am sorry for not responding sooner but I was busy ...." By then your boss would have already solved the problem and will realize that you are not answering to his every beck and call.
2006-08-10 05:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by icemaan22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're working elsewheres just say no, i am no longer working for this organization and i have no obligation to answer these questions.
If you are not working negotiate a temporary contact, in writing paying more and only answer when you start working for them again.
2006-08-10 05:54:11 · answer #9 · answered by wisechineseguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your ex-boss that consulting fees are $100 an hour! You don't work there anymore..and although you'd LOVE to help them FOR FREE (NOT!!!) you just can't...sorry...
If they don't take THAT hint...Just hang up on them when they call...
2006-08-10 05:53:54 · answer #10 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋