I've got a new job offer and I've accepted and I planned on giving two weeks' notice on Friday. My boss didn't come into the office that day, so I called back and asked for an extension of one day on my start-date with my new job. So, it's Monday and the boss still isn't in her office! I could email her a note and attach the 2-week notice/letter of resignation, but that seems like poor form. I want to give it to her personally, but if she's not here, how do I negotiate that?!
I don't want to go over her head and hand it to the next in line, but I don't want to sit on my hands and fall liable for not having provided two weeks' notice, either. What should I do?
Also, it's a very bad time for me to leave my company, as so many others have quit and they are sooo short-handed, so how do I break this news to my boss gently, or is there just no easing the moment? Thanks in advance!
2007-10-22 07:54:12 · 6 answers · asked by paraffinparfait 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Ok, update...
The boss's boss is out of the office today, too, so there's nobody to notify unless I want to phone or email someone. How do I phone someone with the news that I have a resignation letter awaiting them? I fully plan on submitting a typed and signed letter in person, but if they're not here, I still need to make this legitimate by initiating the process TODAY! Otherwise, I'll be one day short of a full two weeks' notice and then what? It's not like I don't have a new job, so what are they going to do? Fire me? I don't want to burn bridges, though, so anyone have any new ideas? Thanks so much!
2007-10-22 08:52:59 · update #1
If she's not available, go up the ladder and give it to the next person. If she wants to know why you did that let her know she wasn't around and it had to be done. Its very unfortunate that they are short handed but you have committed to other obligations now and what makes their company run is their obligation, not yours. Keep that in mind if someone tries to lay some guilt on you.
2007-10-22 07:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by Amy V 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As I see it, the only choice you have is to give your resignation to your boss's boss and talk to your boss as soon as she comes back. It's not your fault that she is out and you shouldn't put your new job in jeopardy because she's not in.
The only way you can ease the moment is by telling them that this is something you have wanted to do for a long time and it just happened that a job became available now. It's unfortunate, but you can't afford to let this opportunity slip by.
I think they'll understand.
Good luck in your new job!
2007-10-22 15:02:59 · answer #2 · answered by winnie2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are doing the right thing by wanting to give 2 weeks notice, in person, so I say if she isn't available, you'll have to go tothe next in line. It being bad timing for the company is their problem, not yours, but it does make the 2 week issue more important. Seems like your only choice is to go over her head. YOUR future is the most important thing, and you are protecting it by giving the 2 weeks to whoever is available.
2007-10-22 15:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go to your boss' boss in this situation and explain that you have been presented a new opportunity. Explain that you had intentions of telling your boss today, but since your new position starts two weeks from today, you felt it was appropriate to tell her.
So yeah, tell your boss' boss today and tell your boss asap the next time she comes into the office. You shouldn't let your boss' schedule interfere with your future.
2007-10-22 15:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by gopher646 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave the note or letter on his or her desk. email him or her and explain that after such and such a date you will not be there. do not worry about being short handed. if you are worried about the state of the company you are leaving don't leave stay there?
2007-10-22 15:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by milton b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think the email would be fine and follow up in person.
2007-10-22 19:00:11 · answer #6 · answered by dbc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋