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mini orchard
post Aug 14 2021, 08:52 PM

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QUOTE(malleus @ Aug 14 2021, 07:02 PM)
pretty dumb thing to do really. last day is last day, and it's the boss' responsibility to ensure everything's handled over by then, and the person who's leaving can just ignore and chill (if they're smart)
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QUOTE(malleus @ Aug 14 2021, 07:04 PM)
I just show up in office 2 days a week, where the other 3 days I just left a message on Slack saying: 'working from home. drop me a message if I'm needed in the office'. and this was pre covid.
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Do whatever you like ....is your problem to solve.
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post Aug 14 2021, 09:28 PM

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QUOTE(mini orchard @ Aug 14 2021, 08:52 PM)
Do whatever you like ....is your problem to solve.
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whatever problems is no longer my problem to solve.

my point is quite simple in the context of the original question from the TS. if the boss ignores whatever handover efforts that the TS tries to initiate, then it's the boss' problem later. he's not obliged to finish everything if everything gets dumped on him on the last day.
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post Aug 14 2021, 10:27 PM

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QUOTE(malleus @ Aug 14 2021, 09:28 PM)
whatever problems is no longer my problem to solve.

my point is quite simple in the context of the original question from the TS. if the boss ignores whatever handover efforts that the TS tries to initiate, then it's the boss' problem later. he's not obliged to finish everything if everything gets dumped on him on the last day.
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Is a fact that once a person resigned, whatever problems later is the boss problem.

If TS boss wants it be done on his last day, so be it.

Maybe the boss doesnt need the handover.

Btw, if that is the way you want to resign, is not wromg. Some bosses also dont give a dame.

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post Aug 14 2021, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(SkyCaptain @ Aug 13 2021, 10:56 PM)
.......and refuses to discuss handover list.

I have prepared a handover list detailing relevant information to assist with transition to colleagues.

What else should I do?
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this is great.
please dont come office tomorrow.
consider as early release.
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post Aug 15 2021, 06:43 AM

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QUOTE(otai_g @ Aug 14 2021, 10:35 PM)
this is great.
please dont come office tomorrow.
consider as early release.
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I am working from one now.

HR has been checking our vaccination status and I'm pretty sure they'd want to recall all staff to work in office soonest possible.

I need to clear out my desk too.
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post Aug 15 2021, 06:54 AM

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Sorry as I may be lacking work experience, but I'm curious as to why is this a problem?

Based on how some people are replying, it seems that emailing to the next PIC and having black and white proof is not a good idea? I thought that's actually the best case scenario. And if the superior remains unreasonable, it has nothing to do with you anymore as you'll be leaving anyway, in which the mess is not yours to clean up.

Please do enlighten me, maybe I'm still too young to understand different perspectives and factors in workplace conflict.
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post Aug 15 2021, 07:51 AM

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QUOTE(HalseyFrangipane @ Aug 15 2021, 06:54 AM)
Sorry as I may be lacking work experience, but I'm curious as to why is this a problem?

Based on how some people are replying, it seems that emailing to the next PIC and having black and white proof is not a good idea? I thought that's actually the best case scenario. And if the superior remains unreasonable, it has nothing to do with you anymore as you'll be leaving anyway, in which the mess is not yours to clean up.

Please do enlighten me, maybe I'm still too young to understand different perspectives and factors in workplace conflict.
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there's nothing wrong with it, and indeed is the recommended approach. just that the bosses from hell type may not like it, as they may think that you're trying to go over them.

personally I'll just go ahead anyways, and ignore such ppl
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QUOTE(HalseyFrangipane @ Aug 15 2021, 06:54 AM)
Sorry as I may be lacking work experience, but I'm curious as to why is this a problem?

Based on how some people are replying, it seems that emailing to the next PIC and having black and white proof is not a good idea? I thought that's actually the best case scenario. And if the superior remains unreasonable, it has nothing to do with you anymore as you'll be leaving anyway, in which the mess is not yours to clean up.

Please do enlighten me, maybe I'm still too young to understand different perspectives and factors in workplace conflict.
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Usually, we come in peace and we try to leave in peace as well.

Having said that, there are many kinds of bosses. The type that is ignoring you after resignation is the type that is trying his or her best to office bully you into submission. It is a different form of power play (read: office politics). It is like a chess game to them, even though you may not be playing against them but they think they are engaging you.
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post Aug 15 2021, 09:23 AM

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QUOTE(HalseyFrangipane @ Aug 15 2021, 06:54 AM)
Sorry as I may be lacking work experience, but I'm curious as to why is this a problem?

Based on how some people are replying, it seems that emailing to the next PIC and having black and white proof is not a good idea? I thought that's actually the best case scenario. And if the superior remains unreasonable, it has nothing to do with you anymore as you'll be leaving anyway, in which the mess is not yours to clean up.

Please do enlighten me, maybe I'm still too young to understand different perspectives and factors in workplace conflict.
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In the Appointment Letter, seldom will it mentioned about handing over of work upon resignation. Even if it does, just follow instructions. Dont have to go overboard to make it happen.

The common will be the return of company's assets entrusted to the resigned employee.

If the company wishes to have continuity, they will initiate one. Otherwise, do not have to fret if it doesnt happen.

If the employee wants to be nice or helpful to the next person, leave a note on the table detailing the outstanding job on his last day.
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post Aug 15 2021, 10:00 AM

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Then is not your fault. Don't feel bad. He is answerable to his boss and if new colleague cannot cope he's answerable.

Just do the handover with HR or your colleague whom the new colleague may work closely, cc'ing your uncooperative boss....make sure to mention in the email, a line saying:

"In light of Mr. (Your boss name) unavailability to do a handover with me, I am writing this email to you to perform a handover as my last day will (insert last day).."

HR needs to respond for sure, or else they will get screwed for not doing their job. Your boss may / may not respond, is fine.

If boss didn't reply, is true he is not available and it's not your fault. If he replies it means he has to give a shit and make a decision whether himself or someone else will do the handover.

Do that, and quietly leave...sayonara..life is too short to give a fuck about a bad boss, or a bad company

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post Aug 15 2021, 11:58 AM

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Can see why you leave the boss/ company now... I just face the same situation last month. I prepared the handover list but the new staff yet to onboard. My colleague resists to sign the handover list as nobody wants to take on my rubbish jobs. At last, we held a MS Team meeting to discuss on this and I just force my boss to sign. I asked my colleague to take photo of the signed handover list to me as b&w.
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post Aug 15 2021, 12:59 PM

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I worked so long as not sign off handover. During notice period, I just passed the task to other colleagues and guide them if any issue.
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post Aug 15 2021, 01:54 PM

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wow so rajin prepare handover sumore
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QUOTE(Ggg123ggg @ Aug 15 2021, 11:58 AM)
Can see why you leave the boss/ company now... I just face the same situation last month. I prepared the handover list but the new staff yet to onboard. My colleague resists to sign the handover list as nobody wants to take on my rubbish jobs. At last, we held a MS Team meeting to discuss on this and I just force my boss to sign. I asked my colleague to take photo of the signed handover list to me as b&w.
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One of my previous supervisors, he was so hands on and confident, he made me handover everything to him. I love that guy.

This is quite different. For sure the hiring manager wouldn't be able to cope and I foresee he is now having difficulty getting my other team members to step up. I tried to speaking to one of them and this one fella was deflecting the handover list, saying let's wait for the boss to decide.

Anyway, I'm very pleased to be moving on. Feel happy and contented.
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post Aug 15 2021, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(xSean @ Aug 15 2021, 12:59 PM)
I worked so long as not sign off handover. During notice period, I just passed the task to other colleagues and guide them if any issue.
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Different companies have different cultures. As cultures are more or less reinforced by management, it is hard to go against the culture of deflecting work, especially in situations like these where my peers/team members have nothing to gain but something to lose instead.

Be grateful you have been blessed to have worked in offices with good culture. Colleagues who willingly take on extra job tasks are great to say the least.

QUOTE(Enjoise @ Aug 15 2021, 01:54 PM)
wow so rajin prepare handover sumore
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It is the least I could do as a responsible and grateful employee. It would help my successor and my employer reduce the gradient of the learning curve. It is for good karma too.
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post Aug 15 2021, 04:22 PM

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Most probably the boss thinks your job can be easily take over by other ppl lo… so no scare also if no pass down haha.

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