quitting job without any notice

jamiehec

Hi
Following on from my previous threads about having a bad start to a new job where colleagues talking about me via email and me ending up getting very depressed, I am currently on annual leave for a week which I decided to take instead of going to the doctors to be put on sick leave.

I'm due back to work next Monday which I am dreading even though its a couple of days away it's on my mind non stop and I wake up in the night worrying.

I have decided I do not want to return at all and I have thought carefully about this.

I do not want to step foot in my work place any more and planning on phoning in and sending a formal resignation letter to my manager.

Just need to know my rights in this as I won't be working my required notice of 3 weeks stated in my contract.

I am in the 3rd month of my probation with my review being end of this month, which I know my manager is not going to offer me the job, seeing as this is a basically a 3 month trial period will this be easier to quit without notice?

I have a interview on Thursday for another job which I have not put down my current employers as a reference instead my previous, would this affect my chances of getting the job?

Will I still be paid for what I have worked so far this month?

I emptied my desk discreetly before I left for annual leave so have not left any personal items or have any business owned items on me, expect a swipe card to gain access to the building which I would be happy to send to them in the post.

thanks all, means a lot

sorcerer

i doubt anything would happpen if you just left, since you have only been their three months.

duchy

Why not ring the manager and simply say you are sorry but you feel the job hasn't worked out and ask them if they actually want you to work your notice. Odds are they'll say no -and it'll protect your reference if you leave on good terms. Also they could be a bit funny about paying you and a conversation and agreeing to leave mutually may stop any deductions/late payment.

ditzyat50

jamiehec wrote: »

Hi

I'm due back to work next Monday which I am dreading even though its a couple of days away it's on my mind non stop and I wake up in the night worrying.

I am in the 3rd month of my probation with my review being end of this month, which I know my manager is not going to offer me the job, seeing as this is a basically a 3 month trial period will this be easier to quit without notice?

Step one:
Life is too short to be making yourself ill over a dreaded job. But at the end of the day it all boils down to money, so don't walk! Okay let your manager think he is Mr Big and Mighty and not give you the job. Shrug and say "fair enough, what a shame it didn't work out". And then leave on the best terms possible.

Step two:
Go to the job centre and look for a job and sign on. You have not walked out on a job. You weren't kept on after your probation period. JSA is not a lot but it's something to live on while you job search.

And Step three;
Take care, and try to stop loosing sleep, because at the end of the day, no matter how much you worry, it will make no difference to the outcome of things.

jamiehec

thanks for your help however I have still decided to resign and going to break the news by email..

this is what i'm planning on sending before Monday

Dear (Managers name)

Due to personal reasons which are out of my control I have decided it would be best for me to terminate my employment at (company name) with immediate effect.

Please forgive me for leaving with such short notice however at this moment in time it is for the best.

I would like to thank you for giving me this experience and please thank the team for being great with me.

Regards

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Obviously I have kept it short and nice and not mentioned anything about me hating the job! Also lied about thanking the team for being 'great' with me.

I will also attach a formal resignation letter for HR records.

tizerbelle

If you are going to breach your contract which is what you are doing at least have the courtesy to be honest with the employer.

Acc72

duchy wrote: »

Why not ring the manager and simply say you are sorry but you feel the job hasn't worked out and ask them if they actually want you to work your notice. Odds are they'll say no -and it'll protect your reference if you leave on good terms.

I agree with the above.

If you feel that your boss will "let you go " anyway, they might be relived at this solution as it solves both of your problems.

jamiehec

tizerbelle wrote: »

If you are going to breach your contract which is what you are doing at least have the courtesy to be honest with the employer.

If I be honest and say I hated every second of working in that place and start slagging of the people I worked with then I'm leaving on a bad note and scooping down to their level.

Sambucus_Nigra

jamiehec wrote: »

If I be honest and say I hated every second of working in that place and start slagging of the people I worked with then I'm leaving on a bad note and scooping down to their level.

And how will that assist the management in dealing with the people if nobody ever mentions it? If you aren't going to use them as a reference - say you can't set foot in the premises again due to the bullying that is going on there. At least throw them a bone.

duchy

Don't see why you have to slag them off-just be honest. The sarky comment about the team been great is just silly.

As the incident of abusive email was never satisfactorily resolved I cannot see me having a future with your company so am resigning with immediate effect.

marleyboy

OP you may find this link useful..

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/employment/redundancyandleavingyourjob/dg_10026688

However be aware of the following...

How to resign from your job

You should make it clear to your employer that you are formally resigning. You can give your resignation verbally, unless your contract of employment says otherwise. However, it's always a good idea to put it in writing, saying:

• how much notice you are giving
• what your last day will be

If you want to explain your reasons for resigning, putting it in writing will make it easier to organise your thoughts.
Give your employer the right amount of notice. By law, you must give one week's notice if you have worked for your employer for a month or more. Your contract may demand longer.

Your benefits if you resign

If you have voluntarily quit without good reason, your Jobcentre Plus can delay your Jobseeker's Allowance. If you are claiming constructive dismissal, make sure they know. If you can't claim Jobseeker's Allowance, you may still be able to claim a hardship payment, which is a reduced amount of Jobseeker's Allowance.