Teryl @ Work

Resignation – avoid burning those bridges It has been a great pleasure working with a colleague like you. Now, you are off to your next big challenge! Good luck and farewell! Isn’t that what we all want to hear when we leave?  We were appreciated and we will be missed. The need for all parties to maintain professional conduct in the event of resignation is critical, particularly now when we are working within an unsettled socio-economic climate. Employees should avoid damaging relationships, and employers need to adopt a neutral approach and ensure that there are policies and processes that enable the separation to be objectively handled.  For example: ·        A formal resignation letter is required ·        A formal acceptance of resignation is issued confirming any special conditions ·        An exit interview takes place ·     ...

So the deed is done.   Your resignation letter is in your boss's hands, and you are wondering whether you made the right decision. In fact, you are now pretty sure that you have made a mistake, but withdrawing doesn't seem possible either. What to do? Whatever you are going to do, do it quickly, but do take a moment to think it through.   First of all, this is not a counter offer situation, you just simply know you don't want to leave.  So its not a negotiation, its a discussion. There is a school of thought that believes once you have made a decision you need to stick to it at all costs.  Some rather dreadful events have happened as a result of this kind of thinking.   I believe that not all first decisions are good, and admitting that you have changed your mind can be a mature decision.   If you do it too often, though, it will definitely be viewed as indecisiveness. Draw up a list of reasons you resigned, and reasons you want to stay, and evalu...

William Shakespeare said that "Parting is such sweet sorrow", and Sheryl Sandberg said "don't leave until you leave."   And for me it comes down to that jet stream again, do you want it to be a beautiful memory, to fade quickly or to leave a stain? As important as the first day is for companies to get right, with effective inductions and warm receptions, that last month post resignation, is when the employee becomes re employable, or a bad penny! Whether your resignation is a surprise to the company or not, make sure you know all the conditions of termination before you resign, or commit to your new company. Some items that can create a issues around your departure are Resignation period Calendar month or 30 days Training investment Do you have to pay it back Loans Will your final pay cheque cover all outstanding amounts Holiday Leave in your last month that you have already booked Many companies do not allow leave in your final month, and...