How to resign without serving notice period

JohnAlex101

Masomnia wrote: »

The above advice is good. Alternatively you could try and claim that you were constructively dismissed by your employer's conduct and thus entitled to leave without giving notice. But that could get messy very easily.

It might be better to say to your manager that it's not working, you'd like to resign and would they let you leave earlier than your notice period requires.

Alternatively spend every waking moment not in work applying for jobs, that on it's own might make you feel better about things.

Resigning in breach of contract shouldn't be done lightly and I wouldn't recommend.

I have spent the last 3 months in the library almost every weekend - and I'm finally getting some offers - it's a nice feeling :A:beer:

Comms69

JohnAlex101 wrote: »

It's relevant in that it shows that I'm not just imagining things - and that I'm not the problem. It's horrible when you spend 5 years thinking that you're the problem - but when other people came forward, I realised that it wasn't me.

Im not suggesting you are (though 2 sides to every story etc) but it's largely irrelevant in terms of your obligations

JohnAlex101

Comms69 wrote: »

Im not suggesting you are (though 2 sides to every story etc) but it's largely irrelevant in terms of your obligations

I didn't say you were - it's relevant because perhaps someone else reading this forum who wants to be helpful may be able to offer some advice to which this piece of information may be relevant.

'2 sides to every story' - of course there are - I'm sure there are deep rooted reasons why my line manager is a psychopath - but that doesn't help me in the context of what I'm asking in this forum.

System

I would suggest you negotiate via HR for a speedier exit - using being a carer as a pretext. You are should aim to leave on best terms possible.

As regards the reference, sounds like you'd not get a glowing (personal) one from your boss anyway but most these days are just title, dates and sometimes salary.

Ultimately, if you leave early (without agreement) they would have to sue you for the breach and prove actual loss. The most likely outcome is simply that you'd not be able to return to that employer.

Craig1981

3 months notice is usually type of notice for higher management?

just a thought.... if you are in this position, is your new job the same type of role and is it with a competitor? if it is, and you have the job secured, you may be able to resign, but they may give you garden leave for the 3 months based on your new role?

regardless of leave, new job etc, you need to put in a grievance with HR regarding your manager - bullying should not be tolerated anywhere

prowla

I would resign and suggest you might work a shorter notice.

Comms69

JohnAlex101 wrote: »

I didn't say you were - it's relevant because perhaps someone else reading this forum who wants to be helpful may be able to offer some advice to which this piece of information may be relevant.

'2 sides to every story' - of course there are - I'm sure there are deep rooted reasons why my line manager is a psychopath - but that doesn't help me in the context of what I'm asking in this forum.

That has already been answered; you don’t like those answers and you’re waiting for someone to say ‘it’s fine, just walk out- nothing will happen to you’

Colonelspatula

Maybe worth checking too if you’re owed any holiday? Sometimes you can hand in your notice and then use that holiday over your notice period X

Colonelspatula

Oops sorry just noticed it’s 3 months notice. Probably won’t be owed that much holiday lol!

Samsung_Note2

Ive got to ask OP can you give clear examples of being bullied...seems to me that fair few threads start with im being bullied.

Please dont take offence,is it a case of people now days state bullying when its no more than being told what to do and when by an employer or manager ect.

To me a bully is someone who forces you to do things that you shouldn't be doing or threatens or intimidates you,the lad i work with is 22 yrs old and im twice that,he has a hugely different veiw on bullies than me and id say its down to our age gap.

Just trying to understand why you feel the way you do.