Here Goes Everything
Thursday December 20th 2007, 23:17 pm
This morning I handed in my resignation letter, sorry to disappoint but not the one I wrote here, it was a very professional, polite one. Something which I regretted the moment they told me they wouldn't waiver my 3 months notice. I have to go in work tomorrow for a meeting with one of the managers, it seems if you're mentally stable and have no grievances then they don't mind you being in the office after you've resigned.
Unfortunately I have big plans for the next 3 months so I'm unable to work the notice period, something my project manager couldn't quite grasp. I know it will come across as unprofessional to walk out without giving notice, but I really feel it's the right thing to do. I don’t have many options, it looks like it will be down to:
* Begging and groveling
* Finding a grievance
* Acting mentally unstable
It's not really my style to beg for anything and other than my project manager being needy and abusing her position I don't really have any grievances, it's actually a great place to work. Oh dear, how can breaking into tears possibly seem like the better of the 3 options?
I'm hoping it wont come to that though, I'm had lots of practice at talking my way out of things, wish me luck!
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Posted by celebritytko, at 15:17 on Fri, Jan 11th
Bold Move! I Love It! Stay focused. I wish you bestof luck.
Posted by witchypoo, at 20:14 on Wed, Jan 2nd
Why not show them your blog?
Especially the first letter of resignation?
Worked for Dooce.
Posted by Mark Lloyd, at 11:28 on Sat, Dec 29th
Lucky you!
I have been out of work for about a month now, the market in Australia is a little dead. some of us don\'t have the luxury of resigning :P
Posted by Robert, at 21:20 on Tue, Dec 25th
Three months seems to be a seasonable amount of time out of respect for the company. State side two weeks is a bit of the normal although here in North Carolina you can just up and leave a job if you want.
Posted by JHS, at 20:00 on Sun, Dec 23rd
Shari: Not all employment in the United States is "at will." There are many folks who work pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, i.e., union contract, and/or within a civil service system. In particular, the federal government, in addition to the various states, cities, municipalities, counties, and many boards, commissions and other public entities (e.g., water districts) are parties to collective bargaining agreements and the employees enjoy civil service rights.
It is true that unions are not as powerful as they once were, but it is still the best route if you want secure employment and excellent benefits including health care and pension plans. You cannot be terminated without due cause and notice. For instance, if you work for the State of California (budget cuts looming yet again), you cannot be laid off during downsizing and cutbacks without substantial advance notice. Even then, you are put on a surplus list and given priority in your search for employment with one of the State's other agencies or departments. Such getting actually laid off from a State job is a rare thing. More commonly, people leave voluntarily either by locating another position or retiring. In fact, retirement is a huge issue right now with so many Baby Boomers eligible, ready, and taking institutional knowledge with them.
I encourage anyone who is seeking stability and benefits, to secure a position governed by a collective bargaining agreement.
Posted by Toni, at 02:34 on Fri, Dec 21st
Thanks :)
I think 3 months is standard here for any senior job. I guess it's swings and roundabouts, its nice having the security of knowing that if they terminated your employment you'd have 3 months money, but if you want to leave a company its a nightmare.
Posted by Shari Thomas, at 02:15 on Fri, Dec 21st
Wow.. 3 months? Here in the USA employment is "at will". That means you can leave with no notice, and you can be terminated with no notice.
What would happen if you never showed up again?
Of course, you may have to be a little careful about burning bridges.
Best of success to you!
Shari
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