Hi Seniors,
I'm in a big dilemma and thought I should seek advice from seniors. I'm currently working in a start-up software company which has around 8-9 employees. Although my designation is HR Generalist, I handle admin, accounting, and a few legal activities as well.
Yesterday, I was offered a position as an HR Generalist in one of India's biggest retail stores. The only catch is that they want me to join immediately as they need to replace the current HR person. They suggested that I take 5 days off from my current company to work with them and then serve a notice period of 15 days.
I am really confused. If I leave my current organization, my boss may not provide me with an experience letter. He tends to hold grudges against those who leave. However, if I stay, I will miss the opportunity to work with a well-known and reputable brand.
I would appreciate advice from seniors on this matter.
Regards,
KT
From India, Pune
5I'm in a big dilemma and thought I should seek advice from seniors. I'm currently working in a start-up software company which has around 8-9 employees. Although my designation is HR Generalist, I handle admin, accounting, and a few legal activities as well.
Yesterday, I was offered a position as an HR Generalist in one of India's biggest retail stores. The only catch is that they want me to join immediately as they need to replace the current HR person. They suggested that I take 5 days off from my current company to work with them and then serve a notice period of 15 days.
I am really confused. If I leave my current organization, my boss may not provide me with an experience letter. He tends to hold grudges against those who leave. However, if I stay, I will miss the opportunity to work with a well-known and reputable brand.
I would appreciate advice from seniors on this matter.
Regards,
KT
From India, Pune
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From India, Secunderabad
From India, Secunderabad
Dear Kalpana,
It is a very typical situation; as such, most people must have experienced such a scenario. Change is inevitable, as everyone knows. However, it is always beneficial to leave an organization on good terms. I understand it can be very challenging because once you have submitted your resignation, you may feel unimportant to them. Nevertheless, this is the only way.
You can always communicate your situation with the company you are planning to join. Exceptions are possible. We also allow employees with such issues to join in some exceptional cases.
"Hi Seniors,
I'm in a big dilemma and thought I should seek advice from seniors. I'm currently working in a start-up software company with around 8-9 employees. Though my designation is HR Generalist, I also handle admin, accounting, and some legal activities. Yesterday, I was offered a position as an HR Generalist in one of India's largest retail stores. The only catch is that they require me to join immediately to replace the current HR person. They asked if I could take 5 days off from my current job to work with them and then return to serve a notice period of 15 days.
I am really confused. If I leave my current organization, my boss may not provide me with an experience letter. He tends to hold grudges against anyone leaving the company. On the other hand, if I stay, I will miss the opportunity to work with a reputable and established brand.
Could the seniors please offer some advice?
Regards,
KT"
From India, Delhi
It is a very typical situation; as such, most people must have experienced such a scenario. Change is inevitable, as everyone knows. However, it is always beneficial to leave an organization on good terms. I understand it can be very challenging because once you have submitted your resignation, you may feel unimportant to them. Nevertheless, this is the only way.
You can always communicate your situation with the company you are planning to join. Exceptions are possible. We also allow employees with such issues to join in some exceptional cases.
"Hi Seniors,
I'm in a big dilemma and thought I should seek advice from seniors. I'm currently working in a start-up software company with around 8-9 employees. Though my designation is HR Generalist, I also handle admin, accounting, and some legal activities. Yesterday, I was offered a position as an HR Generalist in one of India's largest retail stores. The only catch is that they require me to join immediately to replace the current HR person. They asked if I could take 5 days off from my current job to work with them and then return to serve a notice period of 15 days.
I am really confused. If I leave my current organization, my boss may not provide me with an experience letter. He tends to hold grudges against anyone leaving the company. On the other hand, if I stay, I will miss the opportunity to work with a reputable and established brand.
Could the seniors please offer some advice?
Regards,
KT"
From India, Delhi
Dear Kalpana,
I also agree with Rajeev. Take the new opportunity, and without any delay, put your resignation letter to your current organization. Don't think that your boss is not giving you an experience letter. He'll just tell you to put your salary, and maybe argue. Just tell your boss that you are going there for career aspects. So, don't think too much. Just do it. All the best.
Thanks & Regards,
Dipali Lakhani
From India, Ahmadabad
I also agree with Rajeev. Take the new opportunity, and without any delay, put your resignation letter to your current organization. Don't think that your boss is not giving you an experience letter. He'll just tell you to put your salary, and maybe argue. Just tell your boss that you are going there for career aspects. So, don't think too much. Just do it. All the best.
Thanks & Regards,
Dipali Lakhani
From India, Ahmadabad
Hi, Kalpana!
This situation arises where there is no proper system or management. However, the right to change exists everywhere. You just need to clarify with the retail organization that I "might not be issued a work experience letter," and that should not pose a problem during the verification of employment or at the time of document submission with the retail organization's offer.
From India, Ahmadabad
This situation arises where there is no proper system or management. However, the right to change exists everywhere. You just need to clarify with the retail organization that I "might not be issued a work experience letter," and that should not pose a problem during the verification of employment or at the time of document submission with the retail organization's offer.
From India, Ahmadabad
Talk to the HR person from that retail company. I'm sure he should be able to understand your position and not expect an experience letter or a good reference check. Go ahead and tell him clearly what the situation is. He can't be so dense not to understand. It's a good opportunity, so grab it anyhow!
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Agree with Bhardwaj. Make it clear to your new employer that you won't receive an experience letter or clearance certificate from your current employer if you leave immediately. It is also possible that your current employer may withhold your current month's salary. You have to decide what to do.
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Hi Kalpana,
One thing I understood from your situation is that instead of leaving the org without a Service Certificate, it's better if you can take leave for 5 days if available with you to serve them for the requested period in the new organization and then come back to serve the notice period to get your service certificate. If not available, I think you can convince the new organization to drag out the period or explain your situation regarding the service certificate that can't be issued. I think they will definitely consider your request as the same situation arose for me. I'd like to suggest one thing - don't be desperate for the job as if it's the only one, because if you appear desperate, they will likely put you in more pain to come immediately. Don't be scared; you can explain your situation, which is the best way to solve your problem. All the best!
Regards, RAM
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Hi Seniors,
I'm in a big dilemma and thought I should seek advice from seniors. I'm currently working in a start-up software company with around 8-9 employees. Although my designation is HR Generalist, I handle admin, accounting, and some legal activities as well. Yesterday, I was offered a position as an HR Generalist in one of India's biggest retail stores. The only catch is that they want me to join immediately to replace the current HR person. They asked if I could take 5 days off from my current work, work with them, and then return to serve a 15-day notice period.
I am very confused. If I leave my current organization, my boss may not provide me with an experience letter as he tends to hold grudges against those who leave. On the other hand, if I don't leave, I will miss the opportunity to work with a reputable brand.
Could the seniors please offer some advice?
Regards, KT
One thing I understood from your situation is that instead of leaving the org without a Service Certificate, it's better if you can take leave for 5 days if available with you to serve them for the requested period in the new organization and then come back to serve the notice period to get your service certificate. If not available, I think you can convince the new organization to drag out the period or explain your situation regarding the service certificate that can't be issued. I think they will definitely consider your request as the same situation arose for me. I'd like to suggest one thing - don't be desperate for the job as if it's the only one, because if you appear desperate, they will likely put you in more pain to come immediately. Don't be scared; you can explain your situation, which is the best way to solve your problem. All the best!
Regards, RAM
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Hi Seniors,
I'm in a big dilemma and thought I should seek advice from seniors. I'm currently working in a start-up software company with around 8-9 employees. Although my designation is HR Generalist, I handle admin, accounting, and some legal activities as well. Yesterday, I was offered a position as an HR Generalist in one of India's biggest retail stores. The only catch is that they want me to join immediately to replace the current HR person. They asked if I could take 5 days off from my current work, work with them, and then return to serve a 15-day notice period.
I am very confused. If I leave my current organization, my boss may not provide me with an experience letter as he tends to hold grudges against those who leave. On the other hand, if I don't leave, I will miss the opportunity to work with a reputable brand.
Could the seniors please offer some advice?
Regards, KT
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From India, Vadodara
From India, Vadodara
Hi Kalpana,
Just a question � how long you have been you have been working in this organization ?...I assume less than a year or so then don�t make a change..one should look at things in perspective..say 15 years how would your profile look like!
Secondly the current practice of joining the new company during leave from the present organization even during the notice period tantamounts to double employment which is not ethical practice.
Start up companies like yours gives one a great exposure and one�s learning curve goes up by a few notches while compared to the company with a structured systems. Have friends working in reputed IT companies bemoan the fact that they are not really much learning as most of the things are centralized and H.O. centric..
Just be patient and considering your current exposure am sure even better offers would roll by..
Best wishes,
Rajat Joshi
From India, Pune
Just a question � how long you have been you have been working in this organization ?...I assume less than a year or so then don�t make a change..one should look at things in perspective..say 15 years how would your profile look like!
Secondly the current practice of joining the new company during leave from the present organization even during the notice period tantamounts to double employment which is not ethical practice.
Start up companies like yours gives one a great exposure and one�s learning curve goes up by a few notches while compared to the company with a structured systems. Have friends working in reputed IT companies bemoan the fact that they are not really much learning as most of the things are centralized and H.O. centric..
Just be patient and considering your current exposure am sure even better offers would roll by..
Best wishes,
Rajat Joshi
From India, Pune
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