Tips on resigning during remote work?

Anonymous

November 13,2021 at 11:14PM UTC

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Tips on resigning during remote work?

It seems really strange and it doesn't help that my manager is traveling for most of the rest of the year. My thought was to try and schedule a video meeting with him to let him know "in person" and then email him my resignation letter.

Should I also provide a copy to HR since my manager is traveling?

Other ideas?

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AnonymousNovember 13,2021 at 11:24PM UTC
I think that sounds fine. I would either cc your hr contact or cc them when you send your resignation to your manager.
AnonymousNovember 14,2021 at 1:52PM UTC
thank you!
AnonymousNovember 14,2021 at 1:40AM UTC
That's a great idea, to cc them. Thanks! I was thinking to drop off in person, but cc is better.
AnonymousNovember 14,2021 at 3:45AM UTC
Don't overthink it!!! I've been there and if he thinks it is better to travel than act as a normal boss, forget him. Just email him and HR. HR will probably follow up w/a video exit interview.
Rae WagonerNovember 14,2021 at 1:45PM UTC
Entirely possible that the boss is traveling FOR work. Travel does not equate a vacation.
AnonymousNovember 14,2021 at 1:54PM UTC
Yes, he is traveling for work.
Thanks both of you.
I will be curious about the exit interview. They seem to only send them to upper management and/or people they regret losing.
AnonymousNovember 14,2021 at 3:50AM UTC
Your plan is perfect and yes, include HR in copy for your letter of resignation.
Good luck!_
AnonymousNovember 14,2021 at 1:54PM UTC
thank you
TroyNovember 14,2021 at 4:36AM UTC
Hey Anonymous, my thoughts is to send it to him your resignation letter and send a calendar invite for a meeting. If you don’t get a response, I’ll then forward the email that was sent to hr. I have to agree with another FGB family member, don’t over think it.
AnonymousNovember 14,2021 at 1:55PM UTC
Thank you.
It just seems so strange to not do it in person.
AnonymousNovember 14,2021 at 1:58PM UTC
Wrote my letter. Meeting with my new company tomorrow morning to decide starting date. As soon as I have that I will fill it in and try to schedule a meeting with my manager. If he cannot meet I will send via email to him and cc HR.
Thanks for your help!
Still feels strange to not resign in person, but I think that's mostly because I want to see his expression, if I am honest.
AnonymousNovember 14,2021 at 7:01PM UTC
Thank you!