| Topic Name: |
Resignation |
| Message Name: |
Playing Poker |
| Date Posted: |
01/26/2002 |
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Normally, as I am sure most would agree, the answer to this question is yes. However, there always seem to be exceptions to the rule, and I'm wondering what they would be in this case.
Here is my situation:
I am set to go on a travel assignment next week, on which I am expected to use my own vehicle to travel 1,000+ miles. The per diem reimbursement is ludicrously low as well. I have been planning to leave my job for quite some time, and in fact have something lined up to move on to already-- the start date just has to be set (at my discretion).
My boss must be sensing my dissatisfaction, because yesterday he called me into his office to ask about the level of my "commitment" to the project. Not wanting to have a confrontation on the sport, I told him that the assignment was just fine and that I had no problem with it.
Initially, I was planning on tendering my resignation after I got back from the assignment (mid-July). Because of some things that occurred this past week, I had moved it up to a 2 week notice to be given just after Independence Day.
Now, I'm wondering if I should even bother with a 2 week notice at all. Part of me just wants to head into the office on Monday and give a 1 week notice (enough time to transition projects and transfer information-- I don't want to really foul things up).
My questions to the board are as follows:
1. In this type of situation, is a 2 week notice really necessary?
2. Would something shorter look unprofessional, and could it hurt me in the future?
3.Would it be appropriate to give a 2 week notice, and then verbally solicit my boss for a shorter timeframe than 2 weeks?
4. Would it be appropriate to give a 2 week notice, and then tell my boss that it is conditional upon not going on the travel assignment (which I didn't want to take anyway)?
Thanks for any help or suggestions. |
| Message: |
If you think that you will play "hardball' with your boss and win, think again. I have almost always seen that bosses would rather let a stellar employee go than to give in to their demands. It sets a bad precedent for them (it makes them appear weak in the eyes of the other employees and managers) and the resentment it stirs up among your peers. When you decide that you are willing to walk then do so. Accept no counter offers and/or concessions. Realize that there is an underlying reason for leaving.
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