I got the job!

[tinroofrusted]

And not a MOMENT too soon!
They are doing layoffs on Friday and it is rumored that me and another lady would have been first to go.

Any suggestion on what I should say in my resignation letter?

[robivi3]

Congrats, Tin. "Thanks and I have enjoyed working for you". Best to go on good terms, regardless of any past issues. I am assuming this is where you caught the boss red handed.

[tinroofrusted]

I am assuming this is where you caught the boss red handed.

How'd you guess?

Part of me wants to say something to the effect of... "it has come to my attention that my employment is about to be terminated. At the risk of sparing you and myself this unfortunate incident, I have accepted another offer elsewhere, and hereby terminate my employment effective xxx..."

[Minnymouth]

It's great that you beat them too the "punch".......

Thank them for their employment time you had with them..... but let them know its time in your life to move on to better things.....

Best to leave on a "good note", then a bad one.... never know what the future might bring....

Congradulations, hope you get settled in and going strong before wedding time.........

[miss puff]

I am not sure how your work handles layoffs, but usually they hand over a small severence package when they do layoffs. By resigning, would you be losing any benefits of the layoff? Could you hold off till Friday, get the severence, then start the new job on Monday?

[SinkingFast]

First,.......... Congrats!!

Then, in your Letter of Resignation, be sure and give decent notice. I remember chatting with a hiring manager once about interviewing job candidates. He had just intervied a guy that was working at another job. When the hiring manager asked when the guy could start, he said immediately. The hiring manager marked him off his list right then. He said if he'll do that to his current employer, he'll do that to me.

When the job has been absolutely terrible for me, in past in my resignation letter I've written that "I really learned a lot from working WITH you." With you is a big distinction over FOR you.

You could say something like,.......

I am submitting my resignation of the position I currently hold as Office Dog effective at 5 pm (always set the time so you don't have to work over) on whatever date you choose.

I have really learned a lot working with you at Crappy Company.

Respectfully,
TinRoofRusted

It's short. It's sweet. And it's to the point.

And, since it's in writing, there's nothing to hold against you in the future. Always be careful about what you put in writing upon leaving a job. It could come back to haunt you someday.

[Credit Hater]

I am not sure how your work handles layoffs, but usually they hand over a small severence package when they do layoffs. By resigning, would you be losing any benefits of the layoff? Could you hold off till Friday, get the severence, then start the new job on Monday?

Ditto.

Unless this is a job where theres already been a whole lot of negativity, try to see if you can benefit from a layoff, and chuckle inside knowing you're lined up. If it has been a bad job, yea, the best thing IMO is to try and leave on a good note, but I'd be lying if I said I've never just up and walked out. Only once, but these people were ridiculous and very immature to work for and with. I reached my boiling point that day and left at first break. Figured it was better than causing a scene since I'm well aware of my temper.


BTW, Congrats

[robivi3]

Don't go there Tin. leave holding the high ground. It's over. there will be other, worse things in life and the world is very small. In a City of millions I've still run into someone in Publix who went to Oak Hill Day School in Nashville in 1969 (300 students). Leave with a good rep and good feelings. If they get nasty, stay on high ground, you will poor burning coals on their heads. Telling them off won't net much.

[anonymuse]

Wait until you find out the severance (if any). How is medical handled? Can you carry it over with COBRA until your new medical plan kicks in--you don't want a gap in coverage and your new medical might not cover pre-existing conditions for a certain time period.

Congratulations, but don't jump the gun on this one.

[tinroofrusted]

First things first:

No severance pay whatsoever. The company has been doing strong layoffs now for over a month, and they are offering zilch.

My insurance, at the new place, will kick in 30 days on the 1st of the month after I start.

The new place wants me to start on Monday, and I have already agreed to do that.

I am resigning at the other place effective at 4:30 tomorrow. (Thursday)

My big concern is, two things. I have seen how they harass other employees that have quit, and how to sneak out quietly WITHOUT causing a scene? most everyone will be gone already that late in the PM, but I don't want anything coming back to haunt me....

[Credit Hater]

First things first:

No severance pay whatsoever. The company has been doing strong layoffs now for over a month, and they are offering zilch.

My insurance, at the new place, will kick in 30 days on the 1st of the month after I start.

The new place wants me to start on Monday, and I have already agreed to do that.

I am resigning at the other place effective at 4:30 tomorrow. (Thursday)

My big concern is, two things. I have seen how they harass other employees that have quit, and how to sneak out quietly WITHOUT causing a scene? most everyone will be gone already that late in the PM, but I don't want anything coming back to haunt me....

Just my opinion, since theres not an option for much notice.....and since theres a history of harassment like that. Gather evrything thats yours during lunch, or at the very end of the work day, take it to your car, then go back inside and tell the boss, "I'm sorry this is such short notice but I just got a phone call today informing me that I'm hired for another job" (something to that effect), "and they need me to start Monday".

Wish them well, say good luck and by any means don't feel obligated to explain anything to them if they try to take a personal approach and ask why. With the history of the layoffs already, they should understand.

[anonymuse]

TinRoof,

Re-reading this post it sure could have sounded like we jumped down your throat.

Just wanted to let you know that we are all happy for you and that if we jump with a million questions, it's just that we're looking out for you.

anon

[tinroofrusted]

TinRoof,

Re-reading this post it sure could have sounded like we jumped down your throat.

Just wanted to let you know that we are all happy for you and that if we jump with a million questions, it's just that we're looking out for you.

anon

No worries! I feel the love... I know it wasn't anything personal, just those who care looking out for me! =)

Completely understandable, but I read through it again, and yeah, it could come across that way!

Thank GOD for at-will employment!

[Minnymouth]

YEP - YOU CAN FEEL THE LOVE................

Don't let a job your leaving get your spirits down..... Sure, you worked for them for a while, but you like everyone else are "just a number" and as my boss says "a liability".........

As you get older you will learn and realize that work is "just that - WORK".....
You can spend years putting your heart and soul into a job and never be appreciated for what you do.... I'm sure many have seen that over the years.

Don't feel bad about not giving more notice, they wouldn't tell you ahead of time if they were firing you or laying you off permanently..... now would they?

Thank them for employing you while they did, express the fact that you learned a lot from them.....etc..... and smile as you go out the door...

Nothing is FOREVER, and some things are only for a short while in life.........

A GIRL DOES WHAT A GIRL HAS TO DO TO SURVIVE.....

Minny

[NASCAR20FAN]

Excellent!