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I have worked for more than 5 years at a salary and designation that do not match industry standards. I had joined at a very low package, and all subsequent increments that happened were based on my low CTC, due to which my remuneration does not justify the kind of role I perform. All this while, I have been given false promises, and I kept waiting patiently for something good to happen. I was due for a promotion and a rationalization in my salary for a very long time now, but I was very disappointed when I got the recent increment letter, which was nowhere near my expectation. Due to a shortage of manpower for years now, I have been working with tremendous work pressure and tired of working more than my shift time, working on weekends, and even when I am on leave. During my tenure of work, I had received a lot of appreciation emails and was considered as the backbone of the department, and now, when I lost my patience and with my decision to move on, all of a sudden things have changed.
Considering the stress, I have finally decided to resign. I had sent a grievance email to the superiors and waited for a couple of weeks. When I saw nothing happening, I finally resigned in the company portal with immediate effect, quoting health issues with willingness to take a deduction in basic salary for shortfall days in lieu of my notice. I had ticked "No" in the option provided for serving the notice period, but my manager changed it to "Yes" and inserted a date three months later in the last working day column. I have done all the online exit formalities on the portal. Now, when I went to the head office for asset submission and to carry out the remaining formalities, the company is not relieving me and is forcing me to give handover and notice period. There is a contract employee working with me for more than 2 years now in the hope that the company will acquire him on rolls, but all he got is an extension of the contract. Being my subordinate, this guy knows all the work that I used to do, and hence there is no need to give a handover. It looks like the company wants me to clear the workload in the name of giving a handover until they find my replacement.
All the online exit formalities have been done, which are approved in the company portal (with a last working day of the next three months, which I have not agreed to). Now the company is not accepting my laptop, phone, and other assets and is not willing to relieve me, forcing me to give at least one month's notice and handover, which is not required as the contract employee and my manager know all the work that I used to do. I gave them the option that I will be available one full day in the office to help and assist with all doubts that they may have, but still, I think it may not be useful, and they will still keep insisting I come to the office. I need to put an end to all this as fast as possible so that I can get some peaceful time for myself for relaxation.
With a huge amount of mental and physical stress, I am at a point of frustration that I don't even mind the company terminating my services. I need your views and thoughts on how I should tackle this situation. Kindly advise.
Thank you for your time.
PS:
Appointment Letter says:
After confirmation, cessation of employment by either party will be by giving three months' notice. The company may, at its discretion, pay basic salary in lieu of such notice. Confirmation Letter and all subsequent Increment Letters say: All other terms and conditions of your employment remain unchanged.
From India, Mumbai
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1I have worked for more than 5 years at a salary and designation that do not match industry standards. I had joined at a very low package, and all subsequent increments that happened were based on my low CTC, due to which my remuneration does not justify the kind of role I perform. All this while, I have been given false promises, and I kept waiting patiently for something good to happen. I was due for a promotion and a rationalization in my salary for a very long time now, but I was very disappointed when I got the recent increment letter, which was nowhere near my expectation. Due to a shortage of manpower for years now, I have been working with tremendous work pressure and tired of working more than my shift time, working on weekends, and even when I am on leave. During my tenure of work, I had received a lot of appreciation emails and was considered as the backbone of the department, and now, when I lost my patience and with my decision to move on, all of a sudden things have changed.
Considering the stress, I have finally decided to resign. I had sent a grievance email to the superiors and waited for a couple of weeks. When I saw nothing happening, I finally resigned in the company portal with immediate effect, quoting health issues with willingness to take a deduction in basic salary for shortfall days in lieu of my notice. I had ticked "No" in the option provided for serving the notice period, but my manager changed it to "Yes" and inserted a date three months later in the last working day column. I have done all the online exit formalities on the portal. Now, when I went to the head office for asset submission and to carry out the remaining formalities, the company is not relieving me and is forcing me to give handover and notice period. There is a contract employee working with me for more than 2 years now in the hope that the company will acquire him on rolls, but all he got is an extension of the contract. Being my subordinate, this guy knows all the work that I used to do, and hence there is no need to give a handover. It looks like the company wants me to clear the workload in the name of giving a handover until they find my replacement.
All the online exit formalities have been done, which are approved in the company portal (with a last working day of the next three months, which I have not agreed to). Now the company is not accepting my laptop, phone, and other assets and is not willing to relieve me, forcing me to give at least one month's notice and handover, which is not required as the contract employee and my manager know all the work that I used to do. I gave them the option that I will be available one full day in the office to help and assist with all doubts that they may have, but still, I think it may not be useful, and they will still keep insisting I come to the office. I need to put an end to all this as fast as possible so that I can get some peaceful time for myself for relaxation.
With a huge amount of mental and physical stress, I am at a point of frustration that I don't even mind the company terminating my services. I need your views and thoughts on how I should tackle this situation. Kindly advise.
Thank you for your time.
PS:
Appointment Letter says:
After confirmation, cessation of employment by either party will be by giving three months' notice. The company may, at its discretion, pay basic salary in lieu of such notice. Confirmation Letter and all subsequent Increment Letters say: All other terms and conditions of your employment remain unchanged.
From India, Mumbai
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Dear friend,
It is discernible from your lengthy post that your long-brewing discontentment culminated in your sudden decision to quit the job instantaneously. However, you should not have lost sight of the terms relating to the unilateral termination of the contract of employment. Acceptance of resignation by the employer, ipso facto, does not mean its automatic implementation, very particularly with the specific mention of the last working day on the expiry of the following third month as per the already mutually agreed termination clause.
In employment matters, one should be more rational than emotional. When the employer had come down with a concession of one month notice, such a good offer should never be refused by the employee on fastidious considerations.
No one can give you better advice than yourself. Therefore, take a decision conducive to your future career.
From India, Salem
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It is discernible from your lengthy post that your long-brewing discontentment culminated in your sudden decision to quit the job instantaneously. However, you should not have lost sight of the terms relating to the unilateral termination of the contract of employment. Acceptance of resignation by the employer, ipso facto, does not mean its automatic implementation, very particularly with the specific mention of the last working day on the expiry of the following third month as per the already mutually agreed termination clause.
In employment matters, one should be more rational than emotional. When the employer had come down with a concession of one month notice, such a good offer should never be refused by the employee on fastidious considerations.
No one can give you better advice than yourself. Therefore, take a decision conducive to your future career.
From India, Salem
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Thank you so much for your reply. I hope you have understood my case. One has to be allocated a manageable workload, especially when the salary is low and with the kind of work I have been doing, I feel like a victim of work exploitation.
I have always extended my best efforts to perform in the organization to the best of my abilities. My decision to resign is not because I have another job or another offer elsewhere; it is only because I am extremely disappointed. I am under so much stress, and due to my disappointment, I am unable to concentrate on work. Therefore, I do not wish to continue as I desperately need peace of mind and time to relax. I have made up my mind to an extent that I am even ready if the organization decides to terminate my services.
Since the company is not willing to accept my immediate resignation, I wish to understand what monetary and career consequences I can face if I go absconding (my dues towards working days, leave balance, LTA, PF, Gratuity, etc.) or what will happen if the company decides to terminate me.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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I have always extended my best efforts to perform in the organization to the best of my abilities. My decision to resign is not because I have another job or another offer elsewhere; it is only because I am extremely disappointed. I am under so much stress, and due to my disappointment, I am unable to concentrate on work. Therefore, I do not wish to continue as I desperately need peace of mind and time to relax. I have made up my mind to an extent that I am even ready if the organization decides to terminate my services.
Since the company is not willing to accept my immediate resignation, I wish to understand what monetary and career consequences I can face if I go absconding (my dues towards working days, leave balance, LTA, PF, Gratuity, etc.) or what will happen if the company decides to terminate me.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Having managed or pulled on for 5 years, just run the last lap and clear your exit by serving the notice period and exit with a clean chit. Don't think of absconding or exiting without papers as the new employer will ask for previous work details. Take a calm decision and do what is right for your career development. Emotional exits will have consequences at a later date.
Advice given above by Shri Umakanthan is valid and correct to the core.
From India, Pune
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Advice given above by Shri Umakanthan is valid and correct to the core.
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Thank you for your advice.
I know I am getting emotional here. If I had to listen to my brain, then I agree with your advice considering my career prospects. But seriously, my heart does not even want to enter the facility after facing so much non-cooperation and considering the non-employee-centric management thoughts.
I had been so patient and determined in anticipation for years, but now, because the management is not showing any recognition, empathy, and support, I get irritated quickly. This shows up on my face and body language, which does not allow me to concentrate and perform anymore. I asked about absconding because I am in a very disturbed state of mind and may make a hasty emotional decision. Therefore, I would urge you to let me know the consequences if I deny serving the notice period.
Thank you, Mr. Umakanthan and Mr. Nathrao, for your valuable advice.
From India, Mumbai
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I know I am getting emotional here. If I had to listen to my brain, then I agree with your advice considering my career prospects. But seriously, my heart does not even want to enter the facility after facing so much non-cooperation and considering the non-employee-centric management thoughts.
I had been so patient and determined in anticipation for years, but now, because the management is not showing any recognition, empathy, and support, I get irritated quickly. This shows up on my face and body language, which does not allow me to concentrate and perform anymore. I asked about absconding because I am in a very disturbed state of mind and may make a hasty emotional decision. Therefore, I would urge you to let me know the consequences if I deny serving the notice period.
Thank you, Mr. Umakanthan and Mr. Nathrao, for your valuable advice.
From India, Mumbai
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"I deny serving notice period."
The new employer may get negative feedback from this employer. If proper papers are not there covering your work period, a kind of gap will arise in your CV. While it is easy to advise, I still will say pull on for the notice period and leave with documentation and all your financial benefits. Finally, you are the best judge - you take decisions and become responsible for the decision. Best of luck.
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The new employer may get negative feedback from this employer. If proper papers are not there covering your work period, a kind of gap will arise in your CV. While it is easy to advise, I still will say pull on for the notice period and leave with documentation and all your financial benefits. Finally, you are the best judge - you take decisions and become responsible for the decision. Best of luck.
From India, Pune
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Thank you once again.
I understand negative feedback from a present employer to a new employer. Other than this, will there be any other consequences like a legal notice or non-clearance of my dues/PF/gratuity for a prolonged period of time, or any other consequence? Sorry to bother you. I would appreciate it if you could shed some light on this.
Mostly, I will somehow convince myself to serve notice, which is the right decision to make professionally, but I really don't know whether I will be able to do that. In case such a situation arises, I need some advice on whether my dues/PF/gratuity will be affected in any way.
Thank you.
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I understand negative feedback from a present employer to a new employer. Other than this, will there be any other consequences like a legal notice or non-clearance of my dues/PF/gratuity for a prolonged period of time, or any other consequence? Sorry to bother you. I would appreciate it if you could shed some light on this.
Mostly, I will somehow convince myself to serve notice, which is the right decision to make professionally, but I really don't know whether I will be able to do that. In case such a situation arises, I need some advice on whether my dues/PF/gratuity will be affected in any way.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Hi,
Please do not get emotional as it is your career, and this phase will pass within no time. Try to follow what the learned members had suggested as it seems the best option available for your career's sake.
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From India, Hyderabad
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Please do not get emotional as it is your career, and this phase will pass within no time. Try to follow what the learned members had suggested as it seems the best option available for your career's sake.
Thanks and Regards
From India, Hyderabad
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Thank you for your advice.
Happy Dussehra to all members of this group.
I understand and agree with the right way to go, as suggested and advised by all. I am thinking positively about that. However, one question of mine is still unanswered, and I would appreciate it if someone could shed some light on it.
My dues with the company are one part that I know can be held or delayed based on several factors such as the notice period, notice pay clause, etc. But PF/Gratuity is another part. As a part of general knowledge, I really wish to know if PF & Gratuity can be held by the company or if there will be any delay in releasing the said amount. I believe the amount of PF is with the government (self and company contribution), and Gratuity is for loyalty, which is calculated based on basic pay and tenure.
Eagerly awaiting a reply.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Happy Dussehra to all members of this group.
I understand and agree with the right way to go, as suggested and advised by all. I am thinking positively about that. However, one question of mine is still unanswered, and I would appreciate it if someone could shed some light on it.
My dues with the company are one part that I know can be held or delayed based on several factors such as the notice period, notice pay clause, etc. But PF/Gratuity is another part. As a part of general knowledge, I really wish to know if PF & Gratuity can be held by the company or if there will be any delay in releasing the said amount. I believe the amount of PF is with the government (self and company contribution), and Gratuity is for loyalty, which is calculated based on basic pay and tenure.
Eagerly awaiting a reply.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Dear friend,
Your gratuity has to be paid to you or deposited with the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 within 30 days in case of any dispute thereof once the termination of your employment is confirmed. Therefore, no need to worry about it.
From India, Salem
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Your gratuity has to be paid to you or deposited with the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 within 30 days in case of any dispute thereof once the termination of your employment is confirmed. Therefore, no need to worry about it.
From India, Salem
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