I quit inside the quit!
March 30, 2017 4:22 PM Subscribe
I gave my notice 13 days ago, but the situation at work has become untenable. Tomorrow would be my last day but a situation developed today that leads me to believe that tomorrow would be an absolute nightmare. I'm angry, but I want to avoid a flame out. How to proceed?
I asked for help with a situation at work that I believe I was provided inadequate training for. My supervisor communicated to me that I should be able to complete this task and was rude/shamey in their communication. If done incorrectly this task could have adverse or serious consequences. I believe I will either not be granted assistance with this task tomorrow, or will be shamed or humiliated publicly for requiring help. I will not go back to work tomorrow.
I need to communicate this to my supervisor and indicate where I left some company property. I also want to tell them and their supervisors that my training was inadequate and occasionally boarded on dangerous, cite the numerous occasions I requested additional training or assistance and received none. I feel like this is unwise and won't help anyone. What's the best way to to let my supervisor and HR know that I will not be coming in tomorrow? I also don't want my supervisor to contact me again. Can I request that if she have any need to communicate with me in the future that this be done through HR?
This is a position I have held for under 12 weeks, will obviously not be using as a reference (duh) and don't have any kind of retirement account with.
I asked for help with a situation at work that I believe I was provided inadequate training for. My supervisor communicated to me that I should be able to complete this task and was rude/shamey in their communication. If done incorrectly this task could have adverse or serious consequences. I believe I will either not be granted assistance with this task tomorrow, or will be shamed or humiliated publicly for requiring help. I will not go back to work tomorrow.
I need to communicate this to my supervisor and indicate where I left some company property. I also want to tell them and their supervisors that my training was inadequate and occasionally boarded on dangerous, cite the numerous occasions I requested additional training or assistance and received none. I feel like this is unwise and won't help anyone. What's the best way to to let my supervisor and HR know that I will not be coming in tomorrow? I also don't want my supervisor to contact me again. Can I request that if she have any need to communicate with me in the future that this be done through HR?
This is a position I have held for under 12 weeks, will obviously not be using as a reference (duh) and don't have any kind of retirement account with.
What's the best way to to let my supervisor and HR know that I will not be coming in tomorrow? I also don't want my supervisor to contact me again. Can I request that if she have any need to communicate with me in the future that this be done through HR?
Tell her you're not coming in, where the property is, and that she should not contact you directly anymore.
There is no way of avoiding this being some kind of "flame out," but sometimes that's necessary. It sounds like a bad situation - sorry about that.
posted by pantarei70 at 4:31 PM on March 30, 2017 [1 favorite]
Tell her you're not coming in, where the property is, and that she should not contact you directly anymore.
There is no way of avoiding this being some kind of "flame out," but sometimes that's necessary. It sounds like a bad situation - sorry about that.
posted by pantarei70 at 4:31 PM on March 30, 2017 [1 favorite]
Do you have an exit interview with HR set up?
If you do, the one way to avoid a flame out might be to go directly to the HR exit interview, air your grievances with them, tell them where they can find the company property and then leave.
If you don't have such an interview set up, do the same via email. You could start off with "In lieu of an exit interview, this email serves to..." HR people are familiar with such interviews.
posted by Everydayville at 4:40 PM on March 30, 2017 [14 favorites]
If you do, the one way to avoid a flame out might be to go directly to the HR exit interview, air your grievances with them, tell them where they can find the company property and then leave.
If you don't have such an interview set up, do the same via email. You could start off with "In lieu of an exit interview, this email serves to..." HR people are familiar with such interviews.
posted by Everydayville at 4:40 PM on March 30, 2017 [14 favorites]
This is a position I have held for under 12 weeks, will obviously not be using as a reference (duh) and don't have any kind of retirement account with.
You are way overthinking this. Don't go into work tomorrow. You've come down with a horrible flu that you don't want to pass along to your co-workers.
When you communicate this sad state of affairs, also let them know where they can find their property.
The End
posted by Short Attention Sp at 5:39 PM on March 30, 2017 [35 favorites]
You are way overthinking this. Don't go into work tomorrow. You've come down with a horrible flu that you don't want to pass along to your co-workers.
When you communicate this sad state of affairs, also let them know where they can find their property.
The End
posted by Short Attention Sp at 5:39 PM on March 30, 2017 [35 favorites]
I agree that you should call in sick or just call in "absent." Tell both HR and your supervisor where the items are that you want to return.
Then WAIT at least three weeks before explaining your side and your opinions. That information will keep, and the only benefit in telling it sooner is that you won't feel as frustrated. If the place is very dysfunctional, hearing your views won't help anyone one there. If you still want to communicate after a few weeks, you'll be calmer and may be able to get your point across without making yourself look at all bad.
posted by wryly at 6:24 PM on March 30, 2017 [4 favorites]
Then WAIT at least three weeks before explaining your side and your opinions. That information will keep, and the only benefit in telling it sooner is that you won't feel as frustrated. If the place is very dysfunctional, hearing your views won't help anyone one there. If you still want to communicate after a few weeks, you'll be calmer and may be able to get your point across without making yourself look at all bad.
posted by wryly at 6:24 PM on March 30, 2017 [4 favorites]
This task they asked you to do tomorrow could have adverse or serious consequences for whom? You? The company? The client? If it is for the you or the client, I would send the email about not being able to make it in today, here is where the company property is and good luck. If the consequences are only for the company and your manager, screw em and go do the best you can and let chips fall where they may. But really, just send the email, sorry not coming in, the red stapler is in the basement.
posted by AugustWest at 7:06 PM on March 30, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by AugustWest at 7:06 PM on March 30, 2017 [1 favorite]
"Sorry, I won't be able to make it in today," followed up with making sure HR knows where to send your last check, is all you need to do. Other followups can happen later -- you certainly don't need to combine it with your letting them know you are out.
posted by Dip Flash at 7:25 PM on March 30, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by Dip Flash at 7:25 PM on March 30, 2017 [2 favorites]
Least said soonest mended, just tell HR you won't be in and where to send your last check.
posted by fingersandtoes at 7:56 PM on March 30, 2017 [6 favorites]
posted by fingersandtoes at 7:56 PM on March 30, 2017 [6 favorites]
To supervisor:
"I am unwell and unable to come into work today. As this is my last day with COMPANY, please note that COMPANY PROPERTY is located in LOCATION.
Regards,
slime"
Block your supervisor's number on your phone and email.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 8:50 PM on March 30, 2017 [9 favorites]
"I am unwell and unable to come into work today. As this is my last day with COMPANY, please note that COMPANY PROPERTY is located in LOCATION.
Regards,
slime"
Block your supervisor's number on your phone and email.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 8:50 PM on March 30, 2017 [9 favorites]
"Hi, I am here to drop my badge [or any other work related stuff]."
"By the way, are Jane and Bob around? I wanted to say goodbye in-person as they were so helpful."
"Well, that's OK. I better get going not to hold you up any more from the XXX project [shipment/ whatever]!"
"Good luck!"
posted by zeikka at 8:56 PM on March 30, 2017
"By the way, are Jane and Bob around? I wanted to say goodbye in-person as they were so helpful."
"Well, that's OK. I better get going not to hold you up any more from the XXX project [shipment/ whatever]!"
"Good luck!"
posted by zeikka at 8:56 PM on March 30, 2017
Honestly, don't bother with telling them about their faults. Either they already know and don't care, or they don't know, but a letter from someone who worked their briefly and left under not the best of terms is not going to make them see the light.
Just email HR and tell them you will not be there tomorrow and where they can find the company property.
posted by Rock Steady at 7:51 AM on March 31, 2017 [6 favorites]
Just email HR and tell them you will not be there tomorrow and where they can find the company property.
posted by Rock Steady at 7:51 AM on March 31, 2017 [6 favorites]
What about a middle-road approach, where you bring in the company property and leave it on your desk/in your area, then send an email stating that today is your last day and you're leaving, bye! Followed by a trip to HR to tell them what the situation was and where to send your last check.
posted by Autumnheart at 9:26 AM on March 31, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by Autumnheart at 9:26 AM on March 31, 2017 [1 favorite]
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what I did was email HR and ask them to pass my message along.
I would advise you to write one email tonight just stating that you won't be coming and where you left the company property.
Then, when you have had a few days to chill and are feeling more clear-headed, you compose the second email stating your reasons.
At least this is what I did because I really did not feel safe. It turned out fine for me and in fact the HR person quit not long after me because she was exasperated with the terrible working conditions. You might not be as alone as you feel.
posted by winterportage at 4:28 PM on March 30, 2017 [9 favorites]