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I think its basic manners/commonsense to tell people where you are, whats going on, put an out of office reply - if you can't get basics right - what chance do you have managing more complex things.
And all the more reason to want to leave this place. Just go to the boss' boss.
I wonder will they come back with a counter offer - I will refuse no matter what they offer, I don't like the idea that they have to be forced into taking you seriously by resigning.
Plus its probably going to create bad feeling.
I wouldn't tell them anything about the new opportunity. I've read stories, particularly on here, where ex-employers have reached out to the new employer and asked them to hold off on the onboarding of the employee because a particular project wasn't finished. If you are dead set on leaving the company, do not give them any opportunity to hinder your will.
It was funny telling him over phone I resign - I had to say to him I know one knew where he was, and wasn't sure when he was back in the office.
You can imagine going to his boss and asking where was because you need to speak to him urgently - and then being asked why, and saying you want to resign, then he comes back after the weekend and finds you have resigned, not nice.
Honestly its becoming a bit like Michael Scott and the office at work - except the difference is its not funny/friendly - just sheer incompetance and lack of management.
Last edited by curiosity123737; 11-10-2012 at 09:05 AM..
If your former boss's boss doesn't know that the department has problems shame on him. It is his/her job to know.
Decline any counter offer (which is rarely done btw) with the statement that you made a commitment to your future employer.
IF your now former employer approaches you is 6 months or so, asks you out to coffee wanting to gain insight on the department MAYBE I would have a couple examples of dysfunction to share and if you have a fix you could share it. Keep it simple and clear, no emotion.
They don't care. You will not be missed. And...it never makes sense to burn a bridge. I left a job that was rife with favoritism, slobby work, and I just waxed poetically about how sad I was to leave.
One job...I never even had an exit interview...I sent an e mail to my boss, resigning, he never even acknowledged it. I stayed for a month, making sure things were done correctly prior to leaving...no one even cared.
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