I'm handing in my four week notice with one of my clients as I work freelance. I'm leaving this client due to the factor after number of chats about how i feel i require help working at this place nothing has been done and i'm still getting told off cause i cant complete the work. Today i had the biggest telling off and yet again i asked for help but no help is given. I'm now handing it in but worried they will think it is cause of this telling off and i'm worried of working the 4 weeks cause off what other people may say.
How can i keep my chin up and not break down and shout at them for not listening
2007-10-29 03:37:43 · 12 answers · asked by Moody Mare 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The reason i have to give four weeks notice is cause thats what is in my contract.
2007-10-29 06:43:51 · update #1
1) Don't give the four week notice unless it is required by contract or by work ethic within your profession.
2) Write a polite resignation letter stating that you are leaving because the client doesn't seem to feel that you can live up to his expectations, and in turn, you don't feel that he can live up to yours.
2007-10-31 13:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off, this is freelance work. Why are you giving them 4 weeks notice? It will drive you nuts. Two weeks is more than enough, if that. Give them a week and get out! Just don't use them as a reference or anything. State in your resignation that you are leaving due to the pressure to complete the work of 2, 3, 4, whatever people and you are only one person. That way if anything comes back to you, you can show your letter. Good luck.
2007-10-29 10:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by wife2denizmoi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may well be the the client will not want you to continue working your notice, and may ask you to withdraw it or refuse to let you back on the premises. I would not actually give a toss on the reasons why they think you are leaving. I was in a permanent job and the same thing happened to me, to a point at which I became ill. After I retired I found that my successor had had a flaming row with my boss and eventually he saw sense, little consolation for me but I was the hell out of it
2007-10-29 11:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why are you giving 4 weeks notice? Is that part of your contract, because 2 weeks in more customary.
Anyway, as far as your resignation - do NOT specify why you are quitting. Just give details as to when. There is nothing to be gained by putting any specific reasons in writting - all it can do is burn bridges.
As for people talking - you can't stop that. Just act with dignity and confidence and tell people you have other projects that are demanding more time from you. Most people there probably already know the boses are jerks - you don't need to tell them you agree.
2007-10-29 10:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is 4 weeks notice required? I thought it was only 2. Maybe different for freelance or loaction, et al.
Remind yourself constantly of why you are leaving. Have someone you can talk to at the end of each day who will just listen. You don't have to play nice with anyone at work anymore, but just don't be rude. Circle your last day on your calendar in bright red, and feel confidant about what you are doing.
2007-10-29 10:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by In Hiding 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's no need to get emotional. Just tell them that in 4 weeks your services won't be available. It takes two to tango in business. Your time is just as valuable as theirs. You aren't dating your client. If you decide to stop working for them, stop working for them.
Giving them 4 weeks notice to find a replacement is fair.
2007-10-29 10:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by sanity_in_tx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are on a notice period and are being told off about your work in a way that upsets you, I do not think you are genuinely self employed.
Leave and report the company for not operating PAYE - you can do this anonymously.
2007-10-29 16:56:41 · answer #7 · answered by fengirl2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just say that they've failed to provide you with the assitance you need to complete your job and you feel you can no longer continue there. and if in doubt..? bullet point! that way you won't shout and you'll still get the things you want to say across in a clear and concise way. perhaps you could ask if they still require you to serve your 4 weeks and you could always just to a really bad job ;)
2007-10-29 10:42:12 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hand in your four-weeks notice without specific reasons. Anything put in writing can come back and bite you. A verbal notice is entirely different; say what you please. As long as you're certain the room isn't bugged.
2007-10-29 10:42:19 · answer #9 · answered by FRANsuFU 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have any holiday time owing say 1 week you can include that time so you would only have to bite your lip for 3 weeks.keep a cool head you'll be out soon.
2007-10-29 16:37:15 · answer #10 · answered by c.robinson983@btinternet.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋