Resignation letter no response.

35 Comments

1. AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 7:04PM UTC

   Have you resent the same email to ask if there is an answer to your previous questions that you emailed?

2. AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 7:56PM UTC

   Oy! I would try to do a follow up message again. If that doesn't work, then yes, I would escalate to others. It's possible that it was overlooked, folks got distracted or it could be very well like you said, "the cold shoulder."

   I wouldn't take it personally though, nor jump to conclusions. The most important thing you can do is remain focused and document your transition plans, with or without, support.

   Good luck to you and I do hope that things get better for you. Also congratulations on your next endeavor!

3. Kimberly JohnsonSeptember 26,2022 at 8:09PM UTC

   I would wait for a response

4. AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 8:12PM UTC

   If you don't receive a response by your final dat send an email saying to please let you know if you should send the items to a recycling plant otherwise to send your a prepaid shipping label.

   Trust me they will send you a response prior to your leaving.

5. Deb HornerSeptember 26,2022 at 8:12PM UTC

   If your resignation letter had a date on it, then return the company equipment on your last date to whomever gave it to you. Then walk away. Obviously, this resignation has been coming for a long time.

6. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 1:10PM UTC

   It truly has. I’m wfh. So I just want to get it to the right office we have many throughout.

7. Julie HumbirdSeptember 26,2022 at 9:01PM UTC

   In my past organizations, HR would engage IT to send you boxes for your laptop/monitors and a pre-paid shipping label. You might want to include IT, if you know them.

8. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 1:09PM UTC

   We have a hire turn over I have no clue if IT still works there from a year ago. That’s what I was hoping for I don’t want to blindly send my things I’m going to try and find the it on my email. They got my email before I’m locked out my computer they just never responded.

9. Karin NoringtonSeptember 27,2022 at 12:28PM UTC

   While email is appropriate for documentation is there any reason you wouldn't have a conversation with your manager? I would be stunned if my staff member just sent an email. In my organization we have discussions about the good, the bad and in-between. Our culture is one where folks generally have enough of a relationship with their manager that they discuss a resignation by phone or preferably in person. Strikes me that if they haven't responded to your message you should call.

10. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 1:07PM UTC

    There is no culture at my job hence why I left. They have no processes. HR is a revolving door. Manager doesn’t respond to anything and misses all meetings. To much to write here. I’m sure your organization is lovely this isn’t that unfortunately.

11. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 2:51PM UTC

    I hear you on that. I WFH and if I were to quit, it would be by email. Management doesn't care enough to talk so why should I?

12. Kathleen PowellSeptember 27,2022 at 12:32PM UTC

    Look up your state law for an employee's final payment and forward it to HR with a firm subject line so it's seen. You're not there to manage their process and it sounds like they need one.

    Politely let them know how much time is left and let them find your original notice in email. In California the law is that you must be paid 24 hours from your final day.

13. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 1:16PM UTC

    Hi there I wfh and live in a different state than the employer.

14. Kathleen PowellSeptember 27,2022 at 7:37PM UTC

    That is okay. You can still use the approach but with your state's rules. Just google "xx state law requirements for final paycheck" and find your category. This is usually on the state's labor website and I am sure it won't differ too much from California. Most of them find commonalities, and you would go by the state you live in- not the state they are working from. That is how the tax code works. Good luck.

15. Kathleen Norton-SchockSeptember 27,2022 at 12:51PM UTC

    Why not try a "high touch" (and slightly old fashioned) method? Call them? Tell them you have not received a reply, and ask them for a REPLY via email for your records? Be polite, professional, and (above all) kind. My 2cents.

16. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 1:03PM UTC

    Thank you I will try this

17. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 12:57PM UTC

    Two week notice is just a courtesy anymore, why don’t you just pack everything up and take it back. Be sure to have a piece of paper with the equipment and serial numbers on it and have whoever you leave it with sign so they can’t come back and say you didn’t turn things in. If they don’t care to respond, you don’t need to care either.

18. Leslie KaiserSeptember 27,2022 at 3:44PM UTC

    If your company doesn't have a process for the return, ship it. Send an email advising to expect the shipment and what is in the package.

    Be sure to include a printed copy of the sent email to the person you are shipping it to that includes a message to expect the package and an inventory of what is inside (including model, serial, and asset numbers).

19. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 1:04PM UTC

    Did you speak with your manager prior to sending the email? Ordinarily that is the approach to take. So if you did not, they may be turning the tables on you and being deliberately passive aggressive in response. As a manager, I would be pretty peeved if someone quit on me by email. However, I would have called that individual.

    Regardless, I can't help but wonder if you have been ignored because your primary method of communication is email. Complaints, issues, problems are conversations, not emails.

    Best of luck to you in your new role.

20. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 1:31PM UTC

    I agree conversations are ideal, but when you need to document something, an email is a great way to do that.

    HR and her manager do not have to address the resignation but should address returning equipment as that is company property. And regardless of how she resigned, this should be company policy for everyone when they leave the company.

21. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 1:55PM UTC

    I'm with you on this. I'm not opposed to a phone conversation. But the number of times I've needed to reference that I've already discussed something with someone has made email or Teams messaging my primary form of communication with some people. And if there's a history of being ignored, I'd want as much evidence to show my own due diligence.

    When she does return the equipment, I would do so either by trackable shipment (if not able to go into an office) or have a note typed up with two copies and have both her and whoever she turns it in to sign as confirmation of receipt.

22. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 2:05PM UTC

    Just curious… Why do you think an employee should talk to you prior than sending resignation by email?

    Emails shouldn’t be ignored in work settings. If something needs a response it should be tended to promptly… 1 day is enough time at least. It sounds like she’s dealing with a lot of toxicity. A lot of times it’s not comfortable to have a conversation before resigning.

23. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 5:42PM UTC

    I agree.
    Emails are completely acceptable form of communication in business setting. Plus, you have record of all communications....time and date. There will also be record of the Manager and HR not responding or acknowledging the resignation. Phone calls don't provide the evidence or "paper trail" like email does. And in today's world, where employees can work remotely, email seems to be better option for communication. Especially if you need to communicate with multiple individuals.

24. Jennifer ShoffnerSeptember 27,2022 at 1:06PM UTC

    Call your manager. Email should be a follow up to the conversation, not the final note especially on a resignation.

25. Adrienne LeightonSeptember 27,2022 at 1:09PM UTC

    I agree with other comments that a conversation is in order here. When you do return your equipment, be sure you have a record of returning it.

26. Afo Ogbeyalu KaluSeptember 27,2022 at 3:05PM UTC

    Resend the email and copy the company's IT Department, or whichever department processes equipment.
    If you still do not get a response, on your date of departure, hand off equipment to IT or Purchasing, and make sure you get a receipt. Then attach receipt to email thread you created, addressed to all relevant parties.

27. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 8:42PM UTC

    Thank you to everyone who wrote… I called Hr 6 times I’m being routed to the voicemail.

    I found the IT’s information from when I started a year ago he is no longer with the company.

    I found payroll information via email chain from when I first started she picked up after one ring and stated there has been a ton of Changes In the company but that no reason for me to be ignored.

    she sent a chat msg to the hr dept. 1 hour later I got a email saying we have gotten word of you resignation.

    please send company equipment immediately I wish you best in your endeavors. Completely ignored any advice to when I’d be receiving my check.

    Called the payroll back again and she was able to send 401k, insurance cancellation and last paycheck procedures.

    There is a history of any and everything I need being ignored with this company, I got a job offer and did hesitate to let the company know I was ending employment immediately there was no need for me to give anything else.

    Payroll dept was extremely friendly and did state though it’s outside of what they do they will make sure I have a smooth exit.

    Thank you to everyone that stated try the handy dandy phone call I was shocked when it seemed like I was being sent to vm. Getting others involved definitely lit a fire.

28. AnonymousSeptember 28,2022 at 12:34PM UTC

    So glad you got this worked out. Good luck with your new career!

29. AnonymousSeptember 28,2022 at 12:37PM UTC

    Glad you were able to get the assistance you required. Best of luck with your new endeavor and I hope you find time to destress! That part is very important as you transition from a toxic environment. Leave the bad feelings at the door when you leave!

30. AnonymousSeptember 28,2022 at 6:04PM UTC

    I absolutely agree leave the bad feelings at the door

31. Kathleen PowellSeptember 28,2022 at 3:32PM UTC

    Congrats on a smooth exit at the end... I do hope you decide to give a clear review of this company on FGB and Glassdoor. This kind environment should be known to prospective applicants.

32. AnonymousSeptember 28,2022 at 6:09PM UTC

    I definitely want to do this just don’t wanna come off as a disgruntled ex-employee but it’s so much to to write about this company it would take me a day literally lol. I am thinking about it though also the company is in rehabilitation meaning they may go bank rupt. They are 400,000 million dollars in debt. They were just bought by another company the new company has no idea how the core of the company is truly running its horrible.

33. AnonymousSeptember 28,2022 at 9:09AM UTC

    The more important question Is there remaining pto that is supposed to converted to a final check and do they still owe you money?

    If so you should send an email with read receipts and call them every few days so that if they don’t pay you your final check, you have evidence documented evidence in writing and timestamped the several times you reached out. . That should be your priority. Talk to an attorney probono or research online how long is too long to not get your final payment. Look at your hr policy, is there any stipulation that says you don’t get your final pay until you send your equipment?

    As far as equipment, you can easily mail it fedex or ups or use a company that can verify it is delivered and that someone signed for it. Take pictures of the equipment you are putting in the box for shipment.

34. AnonymousOctober 2,2022 at 12:45PM UTC

    Keep records and forward any emails to your personal acct.

35. Crystal HowellDecember 1,2022 at 4:01PM UTC

    Always call and speak with your direct report and follow up with email, just to follow protocol. The email went to spam or junk, do a courtesy call to HR and find out how to return the equipment. Take picture of the serial number and equipment, and label showing the address given, so they can't say we didn't get it and charge you for it. Get receipts and post on your refrigerator, and tracking number make someone sign for it!