Handed notice in, what to organise before leaving?

74jax

I handed my notice in (no job to go to) a few weeks ago. Senior Management have asked me to stay a couple of times and each time I've said no which has delayed them recruiting to replace me. I have around 9 weeks left of my notice, working from home.

Im trying to get everything sorted, currently writing up a complex folder of my duties so it's easy for the next person to take over.

Today my partner commented not to forget download my P11d. Something I hadn't thought of. So, as I have plenty of time before I leave, I've been thinking of other things to get together. I'll download my holiday form, recent P60 and past slips since April. I thought I'd get copies of my yearly grading, first aid certificate etc, can you think of anything else?

I never really used my work email for anything so I don't need to change email log-ons or delete anything. I will make sure my outlook files are clearly structured though.

We do have access to online training courses, but I can't think of any that I could utilise to help me going forward. 

Is there anything I've missed or anything you wished you had done before leaving if you had the time? 

tasticz

not sure what kind of job you are in but keep a record of your CPD modules that you have done and examples of your achievements / highlights? Save contact details of some key people who you may need in future/drop them an email/give  them a friendly ring to let them know?

I hope you know what you are doing...

ischris85

tasticz said:

not sure what kind of job you are in but keep a record of your CPD modules that you have done and examples of your achievements / highlights? Save contact details of some key people who you may need in future/drop them an email/give  them a friendly ring to let them know?

I hope you know what you are doing...

Agreed, it might be tough to get  another job in the current circumstances.

74jax

tasticz said:

not sure what kind of job you are in but keep a record of your CPD modules that you have done and examples of your achievements / highlights? Save contact details of some key people who you may need in future/drop them an email/give  them a friendly ring to let them know?

I hope you know what you are doing...

Good idea on the highlights and achievements, I have a few entries over the years in various editions of our company newsletter. I will try and hunt them out.

As for knowing what I'm doing..... I don't have a clue on my next steps, but 100% the right decision. 

74jax

ischris85 said:

tasticz said:

not sure what kind of job you are in but keep a record of your CPD modules that you have done and examples of your achievements / highlights? Save contact details of some key people who you may need in future/drop them an email/give  them a friendly ring to let them know?

I hope you know what you are doing...

Agreed, it might be tough to get  another job in the current circumstances.

I am not looking at other jobs, not for a while anyway, then I'd like to do some volunteering before I look at any permanent vacancies. However I'd still like to leave this one with everything in place as much as possible. 

Manxman_in_exile

Depends what you've already downloaded as a matter of course each year. 

If you haven't already, I'd download P60s and P11ds for the last six years.  I wouldn't stop at payslips for this current tax year - I'd do at least 2019/20 as well, and personally I'd also do the last six years.  (I've got payslips going back 10+years, which is certainly overdoing it!).  I'm often surprised by people posting new threads on here about disputed overpayments/tax demands whatever, and they seem to have kept no paperwork when they leave work or now no longer have access to it.  I'd also keep any evidence etc you have of pay grades, pay grade changes, promotions etc.

I agree with the other posters about keeping any certificates/evidence etc you have of training courses, achievements, CPD etc.

I'd also check to see if there's any pension information I need to keep after I leave work.

You might want to keep appraisal/review details which might be helpful when (or if!) you get round to looking for work again.

Lastly, keep (without stealing!) anything of sentimental value or which will give you happy memories of work - or don't if you don't feel that way...

EDIT:  Keep contact details of people and departments you may want or need to keep in touch with.

Timpu

Make sure you're aware of how to get a reference so you can confirm your length of service when it comes to your next role. Some companies are easier than others.

74jax

Manxman_in_exile said:

P60s and P11ds for the last six years. 
at least 2019/20 as well. 
I'd also keep any evidence etc you have of pay grades, pay grade changes, promotions etc.

Certificates/evidence etc you have of training courses, achievements, CPD etc.

I'd also check to see if there's any pension information I need to keep after I leave work.

appraisal/review details. 

Lastly, keep (without stealing!) anything of sentimental value or which will give you happy memories of work - or don't if you don't feel that way...

EDIT:  Keep contact details of people and departments you may want or need to keep in touch with.

Thank you, that is really helpful. 

74jax

Timpu said:

Make sure you're aware of how to get a reference so you can confirm your length of service when it comes to your next role. Some companies are easier than others.

Great thank you. We are a huge company with a department for references, I'll definately get the email address for direct contact. Our references are basic : start date, leave date, job title, reason for leaving.....