Hello all,
I am in a manager position in a reputed company.
My boss asked me to leave the company within 90 days (He only told me over phone, and very short text message
also).
In my offer letter, it was written, that 3 months notice period to serve or 3 months salary (Basic+DA+HRA) should be paid to company in lieu of notice period.
Luckily I got an offer from other company, within 10 days from the date, when he said me to leave.
Now, should I still serve the remaining 80 days, in my current company.?
In case of not ready to serve the remaining notice period, should I have to pay equivalent money (basis+ DA+HRA as written in my offer letter) to my current employer.?
Because my new employer wants me to join with in 2 weeks.
Even if I am ready to pay the money, still is there any chance of my current employer, to hold my job for the notice period to complete.?
From India, Hyderabad
I am in a manager position in a reputed company.
My boss asked me to leave the company within 90 days (He only told me over phone, and very short text message
also).
In my offer letter, it was written, that 3 months notice period to serve or 3 months salary (Basic+DA+HRA) should be paid to company in lieu of notice period.
Luckily I got an offer from other company, within 10 days from the date, when he said me to leave.
Now, should I still serve the remaining 80 days, in my current company.?
In case of not ready to serve the remaining notice period, should I have to pay equivalent money (basis+ DA+HRA as written in my offer letter) to my current employer.?
Because my new employer wants me to join with in 2 weeks.
Even if I am ready to pay the money, still is there any chance of my current employer, to hold my job for the notice period to complete.?
From India, Hyderabad
Dear Saisree,
If you raise the issue of payment in lieu of serving the notice period then you would be turning opportunity into adversity. Proposal of this kind would have been acceptable provided you had submitted resignation. Now in this case your "boss" has told you to resign. I recommend you asking for meeting with him. IN this meeting thank him for giving time period of 90 days to leave the employment though he has certain misgivings about you. Tell him that his text message has created a feeling of uneasiness of the highest degree. It has made difficult for you to work under such circumstances. In a condition of mental instability, you might make some mistakes which you do not desire.
Tell him that notice period of ninety days would have been appropriate under normal circumstances. Hence ask for the complete waiver of the notice period. In this meeting, neither you should disclose about the opportunity at hand nor show enthusiasm to quit your employment. Be professional but show signs of worry. Telling you to resign could be injustice yet show that you are still depending on him. This you need to do in order to satisfy his ego. Should he asks for your future plans, give some vapid reply. If required have a role play at home as a practice session.
At the same time, approach your future employer for extension of the joining date. Tell them that you are negotiating with the current employer for the curtailment of the notice period and they are exploring options as to whom should you hand over your charge.
All the best!
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
7883If you raise the issue of payment in lieu of serving the notice period then you would be turning opportunity into adversity. Proposal of this kind would have been acceptable provided you had submitted resignation. Now in this case your "boss" has told you to resign. I recommend you asking for meeting with him. IN this meeting thank him for giving time period of 90 days to leave the employment though he has certain misgivings about you. Tell him that his text message has created a feeling of uneasiness of the highest degree. It has made difficult for you to work under such circumstances. In a condition of mental instability, you might make some mistakes which you do not desire.
Tell him that notice period of ninety days would have been appropriate under normal circumstances. Hence ask for the complete waiver of the notice period. In this meeting, neither you should disclose about the opportunity at hand nor show enthusiasm to quit your employment. Be professional but show signs of worry. Telling you to resign could be injustice yet show that you are still depending on him. This you need to do in order to satisfy his ego. Should he asks for your future plans, give some vapid reply. If required have a role play at home as a practice session.
At the same time, approach your future employer for extension of the joining date. Tell them that you are negotiating with the current employer for the curtailment of the notice period and they are exploring options as to whom should you hand over your charge.
All the best!
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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