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quitting my job with no notice
i have worked most of my life in title/escrow until the market turned in 2008. Since then i have worked for a law firm handling foreclosures in the accounting dept. the last three years have been simply awful. Upper management has no idea how to treat employees. they have no idea of the work that is done every day. they do not value their employees. i have heard the owner of the co. say if they cant do the work i will hire monkeys to do it. Hence.... I'm quitting my job. going to retire early. writing a resignation letter and trying not to be too negative. i do not care about "being re-hireable". I would NEVER go back once i leave. Any ideas on how to write my resignation/retirement letter?
LEANNE TOBIAS
Investment real estate/sustainability
4.05k
10/21/19 at 8:04PM UTC
I strongly suggest that you write a routine resignation letter and give the company the two weeks notice.
I understand that you have a toxic employer, but you never know when you will need a reference (it is possible that you will work again someday) or cross paths with a former manager or colleague.
It is better for *you* to leave under good terms.
By the way, I would not bother with providing a candid exit interview, as the company is unlikely to change. Be neutral and polite and leave.
You can always give a thumbs down rating of the company to those who ask your opinion after you’ve departed. You can also post a negative anonymous review of the company (leave out details that would identify you and wait a couple of months!) on a job board that aggregates such information.
Anonymous
09/25/19 at 1:26PM UTC
I’m far from expert here, but what I have always done is kept the resignation letter very succinct and formal, but if you have a chance for an exit interview or can make a meeting with an HR rep before you leave, make specific concerns known. I did this at a firm I was leaving and the way I phrased it was something to the tune of “your employees are not happy and these are the specific things that can be fixed. I also highlighted people who were being taken advantage of or undervalued, and you know what? Those people ended up with raises in pretty short order. I did not make it about me or my experiences, I treated it as a way of letting them hear the water-cooler talk they either were ignoring or oblivious to. It didn’t fix everything, but friends who stayed appreciated that I stuck up for them and their worth.
[email protected]
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09/25/19 at 2:26AM UTC
I am thinking differently these days, Why is that employees have to give two weeks to not "burn bridges" or to be nice. Does a company GIVE YOU ANY NOTICE?? Its time that we start acting as equal. the nice thing for an employer to do is give the employee notice but no way. They are afraid you will do something bad... hence they don't trust you. In fact, if you look at the AGREEMENTS you signed when hired you can leave for ANY CAUSE AT ANY TIME. Companies don't care so should you?
Moses
20
09/24/19 at 7:41PM UTC
I knew I was going to resign 3 mos before I gave my notice. As I am eligible for SS and Medicare, I made sure I had all my ducks in a row before I pulled the plug. I waited until after the New Year and everyone returned from the holidays. Over the holidays, I cleaned up my workload and made sure everything was current or closed.
I wrote my resignation letter on Friday to be effective that day. Since I worked from home, I packed up all of my company equipment in the original boxes and created an inventory of what I was returning. I drove to the office and met with my supervisor and advised that I was resigning effective immediately. Since I work in a right to work state, I did not feel obligated to provide any additional time for my resignation.
I was very matter of fact, during the discussion, and just kept repeating that it was time. She tried to use several approaches to have me stay for 2 weeks, but finally accepted that it was not going to change my mind. In my situation, I did not then or now plan on working in my profession ever again, so I was not worried about any backlash.
In all honesty, if I need to have my former employer confirm my employment, it would be provided by an HR dept. in another state. Besides, my former supervisor may have already left the company herself, as there was a high turnover rate for middle managers.
MelissaHo
11
09/24/19 at 7:24PM UTC
Be brave and look after you! Keep positive, stay strong and take sometime out to do whatever you fancy doing. Sending my best wishes.
Anonymous54
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09/24/19 at 5:37PM UTC
My instant instinct would write a letter that says, effective immediately, "this monkey just escaped your zoo!!" I am retiring immediately from your unprofessional firm. Thanks! I know this is not professional, but I work in a very similar environment with a lot of negative remarks towards Native Americans, and I am Native, my President/CEO and Chief Financial Officer, say some pretty slanderous comments, I hate it!!! But, I am held by my employer because of a paycheck! One day, I won't be, it will all change, so for now I keep my mouth shut! Do what your heart tells you to do, being professional is not a bad thing it's a rise above of what they are in turn being to their employees!
LEANNE TOBIASInvestment real estate/sustainability
4.05k
10/21/19 at 8:17PM UTC
And should you care to document this behavior and file a discrimination complaint (especially if Native colleagues will join), you would be well within your rights.
CAUTION: I advocate this course of action only if your employer has the money to pay a generous financial settlement, if you have an excellent employment attorney, and if you have the fortitude to bear the stress that this type of action causes.
Carole Fennelly
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09/24/19 at 5:20PM UTC
I agree with a most of the advice here, but I would add that, satisfying as it is, quitting without notice is not advisable. It's not just because it's the right thing to do, but once you have given notice, you will experience an amazing sense of freedom, you don't have to worry about taking anything seriously, and you will get the extra 2 weeks pay. Really "shortimer's disease" is a fantastic feeling. Best of luck!
Robin StoneWork with executive leadership team
601
09/26/19 at 6:25PM UTC
Agree, don’t quit without notice.
You never know where you will get your good from...keep “your” professionalism by doing the right thing!
[email protected]Long term project and implementation manager
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09/24/19 at 4:17PM UTC
I have worked at many places that were awful. I agree with the general gist here to make your note short and sweet. "I am leaving to pursue other interests. My last day will be MM/DD/YY". If they hold their employees in such low regard, they will not be interested in why you are leaving and I would not tell them. I would, however, blast them on Glassdoor, Indeed and anywhere else where you can review the company.
JoyDallasHealthcare & SaaS marketing leader
125
09/24/19 at 2:32PM UTC
The letter itself is unnecessary. Trust me. Ask for a meeting with your boss. Tell him/her that you are retiring and your last day will be X. Say, “I appreciate the time I’ve worked here, and I’ll spend the next two weeks wrapping up projects and open tasks. Let me know what I can do to make this transition as easy as possible.” After the meeting, follow up with an EMAIL that summarizes the same points, including the departure date.
That’s it. In most organizations, the resignation letter is unnecessary, and no hiring manager or HR rep will parse it carefully or keep it on file. Just send the email after the direct meeting. It will have a time stamp and prove receipt by that person that you confirmed your departure date and plans for a cooperative transition.
Focused291314
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09/24/19 at 2:19PM UTC
Go creative! Rather than a letter, use someone like Gilbert Gottfried to pass on your message using Cameo. Be polite and work your notice period but use a channel to convey what you really want to say in a humorous way. Good luck!
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