My friend just quit a tile company, they made up a terrible lie about her work performance so she found another job last week, she went in there Wednesday morning and cleaned out her desk before anyone got there but she's pretty sure her boss knew she was looking for another job, her boss called her today and left a message in a rude voice saying "please bring in a written resignation, it would be for your benefit"
Now is there a difference in her quitting without a written resignation then if she turns one in? i thought if you quit its the same thing as a resignation, could they take away her vacation pay or commission if she doesn't bring one in? this boss is not known for being truthful thats why she doesn't want to ask him what he means, (also he called her last week and asked if she was quitting because there would be so much work for HIM to do) she starts her new job tuesday (also tile company)
2006-12-28 10:12:05 · 7 answers · asked by Falloutgirl 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Always, always, always, be as brief as possible and NEVER go into the horrible reasons, no matter how ghastly, for leaving.
Your soon-to-be 'ex boss wants the letter so if a lawsuit is filed by you (s)he will be able to protect the company from being sued. You do not want to be sued either so keep it as simple as possible and refrain from anything that sounds slanderous:
Dear Mr. Blah:
I am resigning from XYZ Tile effective 12/20/2006.
Respectfully,
Ms. Tile Lady
Follow the link below for sample letters, etc.
2006-12-28 10:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by Liberry-Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference between quietly never coming back to work and turning in a written note " I QUIT ! ! ! ", then storming out. There is, however, a difference between giving notice and walking off.
I understand how she feels about her boss, however, the way things work in my state, the company handbook normally says two weeks notice or no benefits. If she has a handbook from when she got hired I would check that, as it must have the procedure spelled out. Odds are, even if she brings in a resignation letter, she still will not be entitled to vacation pay or commission on incomplete sales.
Personally, if you walk off the job, then when you go through that door, you are on your own.
2006-12-28 18:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by I think, therefore I broke it? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she job abandoned, and her boss is doing her a big favor. Job abandonment is a career killer,she gave no notice and just took her stuff and left? If he's willing to take the written notice she'd better do it and thank her lucky stars. One thing your friend may need to watch out for is a no compete clause. Many companies that are in the service industry make employees sign a NO COMPETE Clause. It means for a set period of time,usually 2-3 yrs they cannot take a position with a company that does the same type business or open their own business,doing the same thing their employer was doing. She could put herself in a position to be sued if she signed it.
2006-12-28 18:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by Rhea B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should always submit resignations in writing and keep a copy for ourselves. Always give 2 weeks. Then if there's any problem getting paid what we're owed, we have a record of the fact we took the right steps.
It's always better to be the bigger person, even if the boss is a jackass. You NEVER want to burn a bridge, even if the guy deserves to be humiliated and flipped off. Just be civilized. Kill 'em with kindness and you'll get farther in life. :)
2006-12-28 18:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Em W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if she just walks off the job, she abandoned the job. If she submits a written resignation, it looks like she did the right thing (even though she didn't). Under the situation you described, I would have no obligation to pay any vacation or sick time since she gave no notice.
Your friend is not very responsible in her behavior.
2006-12-28 18:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
the only thing her boss can legally discuss with anybody that calls for a job reference is the dates you were employed, your position, and whether she is rehireable. If her boss was smart he wouldn't answer the last one - it can open all sorts of liabilities. So no it doesn't matter whether she gives a written resignation or not escpecially if she already has a job but if i was her I would fax him one any way.
2006-12-28 18:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is an ****** like you say I don't think it matters very much.
2006-12-28 18:20:58 · answer #7 · answered by pastor_fuzz_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋