Hi,
I agree and appreciate the inputs provided by Sundaram, Ankita, and Saswata.
I hope Harshita picks some good lessons from this discussion thread. I personally recommend Harshita to scale up and adopt a mature and professional behavior if you wish to succeed professionally.
It is perfectly fine if you have chosen to quit in a day, probably because you are lucky to have other offers, hence you feel it doesn't matter to just move on. Let me share a real-life incident about myself.
While I was pursuing my graduation, I had got an assignment with a reputed company to assist the Executive Assistant of the Chairman & Managing Director. They were aware I was studying and were flexible about my timing/leave plan, etc. I worked in this company for around a week and quit without informing since I felt that the work was boring because I was given filing work and some bit of drafting of letters, etc. I received a follow-up call from the company, but I said that I have discontinued (least realizing how immature and unprofessional I was behaving). Four years down the line, I completed an MBA (HR) and was seeking a job. Incidentally, I got an interview opportunity in the same company, and I was excited to grab this chance. I did very well in the interview and got positive indications that I was among the top 2 candidates. The job profile and package were too good for a beginner like me. I finished my process and was leaving. Accidentally, I bumped into a lady who I thought was almost a stranger. The next day, I received a call from the Executive Assistant, and she spoke to me. Of course, I did not forget I worked with the same company early, but since it was just a week, so I thought no one would remember. The EA spoke nicely, telling me that it was good to see me yesterday and inquired if the interview was good, etc. The call ended on a positive note, and my chances of clicking this dream job apparently turned negative.
Believe me, it was a lesson of a lifetime for me. Someone rightly said it is a small world and we could bump into anyone anytime. Hence, do not damage the path which you may have to travel sometime in the future. Please quit like a mature professional. Speak to HR and inform them of your decision and ask them if you need to complete the exit formalities. Since you were there just 1 day, they may not insist you to serve a 2-month notice and may waive it off but will remember you as a mature professional.
ALL THE BEST!!!
- Gia
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99I agree and appreciate the inputs provided by Sundaram, Ankita, and Saswata.
I hope Harshita picks some good lessons from this discussion thread. I personally recommend Harshita to scale up and adopt a mature and professional behavior if you wish to succeed professionally.
It is perfectly fine if you have chosen to quit in a day, probably because you are lucky to have other offers, hence you feel it doesn't matter to just move on. Let me share a real-life incident about myself.
While I was pursuing my graduation, I had got an assignment with a reputed company to assist the Executive Assistant of the Chairman & Managing Director. They were aware I was studying and were flexible about my timing/leave plan, etc. I worked in this company for around a week and quit without informing since I felt that the work was boring because I was given filing work and some bit of drafting of letters, etc. I received a follow-up call from the company, but I said that I have discontinued (least realizing how immature and unprofessional I was behaving). Four years down the line, I completed an MBA (HR) and was seeking a job. Incidentally, I got an interview opportunity in the same company, and I was excited to grab this chance. I did very well in the interview and got positive indications that I was among the top 2 candidates. The job profile and package were too good for a beginner like me. I finished my process and was leaving. Accidentally, I bumped into a lady who I thought was almost a stranger. The next day, I received a call from the Executive Assistant, and she spoke to me. Of course, I did not forget I worked with the same company early, but since it was just a week, so I thought no one would remember. The EA spoke nicely, telling me that it was good to see me yesterday and inquired if the interview was good, etc. The call ended on a positive note, and my chances of clicking this dream job apparently turned negative.
Believe me, it was a lesson of a lifetime for me. Someone rightly said it is a small world and we could bump into anyone anytime. Hence, do not damage the path which you may have to travel sometime in the future. Please quit like a mature professional. Speak to HR and inform them of your decision and ask them if you need to complete the exit formalities. Since you were there just 1 day, they may not insist you to serve a 2-month notice and may waive it off but will remember you as a mature professional.
ALL THE BEST!!!
- Gia
From India, Pune
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Excellent input by Mr. Gia ! World is shrinking in terms of communication and it is very easy to access and get to know the background. Let us not take decisions in a hurry and repent at leisure.
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It is your duty to resign as per the termination clause contained in your terms of your appointment letter. If no formal appointment letter was issued, you can terminate the contract at any time simply by serving a notice. However, if you leave without issuing any notice, then after giving you 2/3 notices, they may treat you as absconding and may ultimately terminate your contract.
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Gia,
Your case was a very important lesson for people (pity you had to learn it the hard way). But think of a case where you would go to another company and then find someone who knew what you have done in the original case, and you lose an opportunity. Unfortunately, this is not considered by most people when they walk off without information or notice.
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Your case was a very important lesson for people (pity you had to learn it the hard way). But think of a case where you would go to another company and then find someone who knew what you have done in the original case, and you lose an opportunity. Unfortunately, this is not considered by most people when they walk off without information or notice.
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Dear Harshita,
Thank you for your disclosure.
I agree with the opinions and observations preceding my post, especially that from Ankita, who has been constantly following up on your issue.
I shall be brief and to the point:
It seems that despite having a few job offers, you went to this company and 'joined' just to find out if it 'suits' you, in which case you could have continued.
Please go ahead, meet the HR concerned in person, and tell him the truth.
Accept your mistake and apologize genuinely and profusely for the inconvenience you have caused to the company and others (you also prevented a needy candidate who could have fit the shoe).
He will ask you to submit your resignation - incorporating a written apology and appeal for a waiver of notice pay.
No good HR or company would hold it against you, as it would reflect badly upon them and also be bad in law (to allow work for a day and penalize two months' salary in lieu of notice pay).
So, your problem is solved; you should feel free of any stress henceforth.
Now, you shall again be going to the next company (since you have a couple of offer letters in hand) and doing the same thing - if it does not suit you!
If this is likely the case, it is better that you seek to know how to evaluate a job/position/company to ascertain whether it meets your individual requirements, rather than indulging in such misadventure.
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Thank you for your disclosure.
I agree with the opinions and observations preceding my post, especially that from Ankita, who has been constantly following up on your issue.
I shall be brief and to the point:
It seems that despite having a few job offers, you went to this company and 'joined' just to find out if it 'suits' you, in which case you could have continued.
Please go ahead, meet the HR concerned in person, and tell him the truth.
Accept your mistake and apologize genuinely and profusely for the inconvenience you have caused to the company and others (you also prevented a needy candidate who could have fit the shoe).
He will ask you to submit your resignation - incorporating a written apology and appeal for a waiver of notice pay.
No good HR or company would hold it against you, as it would reflect badly upon them and also be bad in law (to allow work for a day and penalize two months' salary in lieu of notice pay).
So, your problem is solved; you should feel free of any stress henceforth.
Now, you shall again be going to the next company (since you have a couple of offer letters in hand) and doing the same thing - if it does not suit you!
If this is likely the case, it is better that you seek to know how to evaluate a job/position/company to ascertain whether it meets your individual requirements, rather than indulging in such misadventure.
Warm regards.
From India, Delhi
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Yes, Saswata, indeed it was a lesson learned the hard way. Luckily, I had my mentor who guided me to meet the CMD and apologize personally and mend relations with the EA as well. I had to really work hard to rebuild my credibility with the EA, and going forward, I even requested the EA to permit me to use her as my reference in my future employment. Since she was a great professional, she did pass on positive feedback during my reference checks. Today, 9 years down the line, I am happy I corrected myself and ensured to build and retain my credibility whenever I leave any company. I am very fortunate to have worked with three of the tier 1 IT companies in our country but never forget my initial months of struggle and this very important lesson of my life.
- Gia
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Dear Sundram,
What you say is correct and stands to reason. I fully endorse your stand and views. We should try to project the actual position rather than give hypothetical suggestions or blindly support such unwanted behavior.
M.J. Subramanyam
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What you say is correct and stands to reason. I fully endorse your stand and views. We should try to project the actual position rather than give hypothetical suggestions or blindly support such unwanted behavior.
M.J. Subramanyam
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Harshi,
Please note that you are tied with a 2-month notice period. The company has the right to ask you to pay the 2-month salary (in lieu payment) if you quit. If you refuse to pay, the case may go to court. Bear in mind that you have signed the letter of appointment.
Instead of leaving the company without informing, it's much better if you discuss the matter with HR. Under the company's discretion, they may allow you to leave peacefully.
In general, most companies can tolerate it if you really insist on quitting because they don't want to keep unproductive employees. However, it shows your weakness in assessing the company before joining them.
Please don't take risks that can ruin your future.
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Please note that you are tied with a 2-month notice period. The company has the right to ask you to pay the 2-month salary (in lieu payment) if you quit. If you refuse to pay, the case may go to court. Bear in mind that you have signed the letter of appointment.
Instead of leaving the company without informing, it's much better if you discuss the matter with HR. Under the company's discretion, they may allow you to leave peacefully.
In general, most companies can tolerate it if you really insist on quitting because they don't want to keep unproductive employees. However, it shows your weakness in assessing the company before joining them.
Please don't take risks that can ruin your future.
From Malaysia, Seremban
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Dear Harshita,
Generally, companies will not go for legal action, and in your case, you have only been there for a single day. If you have good opportunities in your hand, definitely you will select the best one. This has happened to me 2 times, but I had informed the employer the next day.
Regarding the 2-month salary termination clause, these types of clauses are always mentioned in appointment letters for the benefit of both employees and employers. This allows both sides sufficient time to search for their requirements.
As an HR professional, we can also understand the problem from the employer's side. That's why, instead of absconding, it is better to provide a justifiable reason and then leave.
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Generally, companies will not go for legal action, and in your case, you have only been there for a single day. If you have good opportunities in your hand, definitely you will select the best one. This has happened to me 2 times, but I had informed the employer the next day.
Regarding the 2-month salary termination clause, these types of clauses are always mentioned in appointment letters for the benefit of both employees and employers. This allows both sides sufficient time to search for their requirements.
As an HR professional, we can also understand the problem from the employer's side. That's why, instead of absconding, it is better to provide a justifiable reason and then leave.
Thanks
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Hi GIA,
Your experience is really an eye-opener for all new hires of the company. There is a saying, "People are hired for their skills, but fired for their attitude." In the corporate world, attitude matters very much. We have to rotate our minds 360 degrees and think in all directions before making a decision, as our entire future depends on that single move!
A lot of 'youngsters' I have seen in my experience are rash, abrasive, and restless. They don't think of the future consequences. They believe they know everything and do not seek consultation or advice from anybody. It is only later that they realize they have made a bad move. By that time, it is often too late to correct things.
What is required is mental maturity, or as Daniel Goleman calls it, a high level of 'emotional intelligence,' and consulting better-informed people before taking such a drastic step.
M.J. Subramanyam
From India, Bangalore
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Your experience is really an eye-opener for all new hires of the company. There is a saying, "People are hired for their skills, but fired for their attitude." In the corporate world, attitude matters very much. We have to rotate our minds 360 degrees and think in all directions before making a decision, as our entire future depends on that single move!
A lot of 'youngsters' I have seen in my experience are rash, abrasive, and restless. They don't think of the future consequences. They believe they know everything and do not seek consultation or advice from anybody. It is only later that they realize they have made a bad move. By that time, it is often too late to correct things.
What is required is mental maturity, or as Daniel Goleman calls it, a high level of 'emotional intelligence,' and consulting better-informed people before taking such a drastic step.
M.J. Subramanyam
From India, Bangalore
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