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My manager is holiday and I need to share the news of my resignation !

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My manager is holiday and I need to share the news of my resignation !

She won't be back until the mid of August .. who do I copy in my resignation letter ?

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  1. M Elizabeth Ingram

    Make sure it still goes to your manager, but also to HR (if you have it), and your manager's manager.

  2. Margene Edwards

    I would still send her the resignation regardless if she is OOO. You’ll be gone when she gets back. I would not give two cares because if she was a wonderful manager you wouldn’t even be in the job search she’s not your friend just another manager assisting you to get steps further to where you’ll finally retire.

  3. Anonymous

    I would certainly care. It is my professionalism and integrity, thus I would call my direct boss, or at least text her and ask if she has a moment to talk. Also would submit my resignation to my boss in writing and include his/her boss as well as HR.

    It doesn't matter 'why' original poster is resigning.

  4. Anonymous

    Everyone. Her boss and HR at the very least.

  5. Anonymous

    Still them, their boss and then HR.

  6. Anonymous

    I was in this situation once. I sent my resignation email to my manager (who was on vaca), her direct manager (the managing director), and my assigned HR rep.

  7. Anonymous

    I am just wondering, did you also meet with someone (either zoom or face to face initially) to share the news?

  8. Anonymous

    This exactly

  9. Anonymous

    How did you handled your notice? I have to do 4 weeks!

  10. Anonymous

    2 weeks notice is a vustomary courtesy unless an executive position; then 4 weeks is customary. It is not a requirement. In some situations, an employee may give no notice and submit their resignation the same day they are leaving. Depends on the circumstances.

  11. Anonymous

    Who cares? Anyone who can take a month off should be prepared for things to happen in their absence.

    Will you be gone before they return? If so, just let HR know and be done with it.

  12. Anonymous

    I would certainly care.

  13. Anonymous

    CC your manager's manager, as well as whomever your manager listed as their contact for while they're out. Also CC your HR rep.

  14. surfnwrite

    Most managers check their emails at least sporadically while away.

  15. Cindy Glover

    Everyone!!! Hahaha

  16. Anonymous

    ??? ?

  17. Maltag Louis

    You should copy her supervisor and hr.

  18. Anonymous

    Honestly you should send resignation to her and HR but call her cell phone and tell her live. As a manager regardless of taking PTO I would want my employee to call me

  19. Monette Anderson

    I would let HR or her manager decide if calling her is appropriate. I agree that as a manager Od want to know but their boss may know better where they are and if they’re open to being contacted but it may depend on the culture

  20. Anonymous

    Thank you I will do that.

  21. Anonymous

    If you have your manager’s cell id probably give her/him a courtesy call so they’re not blindsided.

    But otherwise just sent the email to the same folks you normally would if your manager was there.

    HR is the only group that absolutely needs to know anyway, everyone else is merely a courtesy. You don’t need to think too hard about it. Someone being on PTO need not affect your plans to resign.

  22. Anonymous

    Will definitely do this! Thank you great idea!

  23. Julie E

    I really like my manager so I would text her asking her to call me when it’s convenient and let her know before I send the resignation email so she doesn’t come back to it in her in box.

  24. Anonymous

    Omg that's a great Idea

  25. Anonymous

    HR and your managers manager. Be sure to also include your direct manager even though they are on vacation.

  26. Cindy Glover

    Always stay professional- (if possible)

    I was being silly ?

  27. Anonymous

    I was just in this situation a few months ago! I sent my manager a text first letting them know, and then 5 minutes later I emailed an official resignation to both my manager and HR. Don’t feel guilty about the timing. You have to do what’s best for you.

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