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> informing your boss that you're quitting is a reasonably easy thing to do which could help real people at that company and seems like common decency to me La
by droithomme 8y ago
> informing your boss that you're quitting is a reasonably easy thing to do which could help real people at that company and seems like common decency to me
Last three times I gave written two week notice I was detained immediately until a security guard could search my pockets and bag, confiscate my company id, and escort me out of the building. All times I was on very good terms with management up to the minute before that.
"I regret to inform you that I must terminate my employment, effective immediately." is the phrase I use now, mailed Saturday morning from the post office so it gets there Monday morning. Friday I stay late, clear out all my personal belongings, and commit-in all my in-progress projects.
- zdragnar 8y agoWhat types of companies were these? I've never had this happen to me, though I've also intentionally avoided overly-corporate settings.
- crankylinuxuser 8y agoIt's pretty common for Sysad types. Sure, the damage could already have been done, but it makes management feel better that they can eject you right then and there.
- ultrasaurus 8y agoIt's not uncommon is sales (not stealing the rolodex) or if you're leaving for a competitor.