Resignation advice!

Robbo

Robbo

Robbo

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Hi all,

Having been at my current job just a few months, I decided that it wasnt for me (various reasons) and have found another doing something I much prefer (Web Designer!).

Due to this I am required to resign from my current job, which is a division of the Council. In my contract it says I must give one months notice, however, they arent able to force me to go in for this one month are they (im NOT expecting to be paid for it as im not going in obviously) Under some stupid rule of taking pay back or anything (if that is even possible)?.

Also, I am still under the probationary period if that matters at all. There really isnt anything more under the contract information other than the one month mentioned above.

Just wondered if there is anything I should be careful of or any good things to put in it, however I imagine its very different for each individual person but I just wanted any advice if you folks wouldn't mind ;)

Thanks in advance! :p
 
Be polite in this case, and apologise. They've given you a job in a terrible climate and your jacking it in, so yeah I think the polite course is the right one here
 
Within a probationary period the notice period is normally a lot shorter. Something of the order of a week is the usual arrangement in places I've worked.
 
Apart from breach of contract assuming there's no penalties. They'll most likely refuse to give you a reference which is usually taken as an unofficial sign of negative dismissal. You'll also loose the right to benefits. So being polite may not cover that..

If you have take holiday then it may be that you owe them for the holiday if the holiday is earnt pro-rata through the year.

If you want advice then I would suggest the CAB or an employment lawyer. However at the end of the day you are responsible for the decision.
 
A good idea might be to talk to your HR department. Generally if you are very polite and discuss the matter you can find something that works both for you and your employer.

Not sure why you're expecting not to work at all for the notice period though. You're under a contract and it is a very unprofessional thing to give notice then not work it at all.

If you're still under probation you could make a pass at your boss. [Regardless of their gender!]. You get fired, problem solved :p
 
One thing to bear in mind is that a "probationary period" works both ways.

They can ditch you at any point if you're not doing the job well enough, and in some cases, if you're not enjoying it, you can pack it in.

But as people have said above, speak to the HR department.
 
Speak to your Boss and thank him/her for the experience and explain the situation. Do not apologise as you have nothing to be sorry for. If your boss is a *** they could see this as a sign of weakness and force you to stay longer than you want. Remember that you don't have to ask your direct boss for a reference. Another person in a senior position will suffice.
 
Absolutely nothing to apologise for.

I recommend giving it in writing. Pop into their office and say, thank you for this opportunity but I am handing in my resignation as I feel that I would be happier in web design.

Theyll probably ask a couple of routine questions about why youre leaving and just be honest that you would be happier in web design.

Bring up the one month and ask, so do you have an indication of when you would like me to stop coming in? It tends to be about a week or so, they only really keep you a month if they need you to finish something off... it's just there so they dont screw themselves over if you suddenly decide you want to leave mid project.

Good luck! And it's your life, so don't feel bad. I left my job too which had a one month clause and my boss asked me when I would like to stop coming in! If they force you, I thinkkkkk they can take you to court if you don't show up as you signed a contract.
 
weescott said:
Speak to your Boss and thank him/her for the experience and explain the situation. Do not apologise as you have nothing to be sorry for. If your boss is a *** they could see this as a sign of weakness and force you to stay longer than you want. Remember that you don't have to ask your direct boss for a reference. Another person in a senior position will suffice.
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Nothing to be sorry for except for breaching your contract of employment... For which they could sue you if they so chose. They could also refuse to give you a reference.

These sorts of things should always be discussed before you make a silly decision, not after.
 
JonRohan said:
Never burn your bridges. Do your months notice and show some professionalism.
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This tbh. You should ask HR if you could leave earlier but if they say no then work it.

Just say to them your dream job has come up and they want you to start straight away and would it be possible. Good chance they will let you go early anyway. If not bite the bullet and work the month.
 
Jamesftw said:
Also, I am still under the probationary period if that matters at all. There really isnt anything more under the contract information other than the one month mentioned above.
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Are you sure there's nothing mentioned, normally you can terminate with a weeks notice from either end during a probationary period?

And, as above: work your notice unless your current employer agrees that you don't have to (ask: they'll probably let you go early).
 
sorry to hijack this thread but my fiance is also worrying about notice periods and all that atm...hes been under a lot of stress in his job and basically being bullied by his general manager...hes going to resign tomorrow but under the circumstances i dont think he should be going back in to work any notice... other than refusing a reference are there any other negative outcomes that may affect him?
 
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