To expect a reply to resignation

[itsnicetobeniceto]

I offered my resignation in writing about a month ago. I am surprised that I got no verbal or written acknowledgement of this form my boss ?is this bad manners ? Or am I being unreasonable ?

I heard from friends it was accepted and people at work all know and my previous job is now being interviewed for . Any thoughts ??

[MovingOnUpMovingOnOut]

Are you not in work at the moment?

You should have had an acknowledgement.

[itsnicetobeniceto]

No not at work as on a career break hence expecting some sort of formal communication from boss rather than hearsay from friends . Is this normal practice ?

[MovingOnUpMovingOnOut]

Not normal in my experience.

Could you send an email requested acknowledgment of receipt?

[CrazyDuchess]

I would expect a formal response confirming your last date of work and procedures in place for an exit intervew/ returning equipment or uniform/ details of outstanding pay/annual leave.

So I would follow it up if I was you.

[Chloe84]

Do you not have a regular catch-up with your boss

I have always taken boss aside to give them a verbal heads up before sending resigantion email.

I think it's rude to spring a resignation letter on someone without a warning, unless employers were complete cockwombles, then it's justified.

[ScarlettFreestone]

Have you not followed it up with a phone call or email?

I'd expect HR to organise an exit interview and agree things like any owed holiday pay.

[Chloe84]

Cross post

[Redsippycup]

I would expect, at the very least, confirmation of last day you are employed by them, and last payday.

[Longdistance]

I had this.

I gave my notice in end of April, left end of May.

Manager barely acknowledged it, and I'm well known within the company for my work. I was expecting something from HO at least my area manager. But, alas no, they couldn't give a shit.

Which has lead me to believe I was right in handing my notice in.

A reply 'I'm so sorry to hear you're leaving' wouldn't have gone amiss.

[Whosthebestbabainalltheworld]

Technically, if you're on a career break you're not actually employed by whoever. I think it's a termination with a guarantee of reemployment at a certain date (under certain terms etc.). Maybe they didn't feel they needed to contact you as you're not an employee?

[Whosthebestbabainalltheworld]

But it's a small bit ignorant not to acknowledge receipt of the letter.

[itsnicetobeniceto]

I am still an employee til contract is terminated . I gave ample notice that my resignation was coming . I told my boss well in advance . I felt I had a good enough relationship for them to pick up the phone and say we got letter it's accepted ... Job will be advertised etc ..... But I got nothing. Only hearing from a close friend at work that everyone knows I resigned and there now is vacancy. I think it is telling me , as previous poster said , am glad I resigned, as this shows true colours of boss.

[itsnicetobeniceto]

To add I have worked there for 15+ . I am sending a letter to request written confirmation of resignation . Am I being cheeky asking this ? I still need a decent reference from this boss as I have been there a long time .

[ScarlettFreestone]

I don't understand why you are sending another letter? Just pick up the phone or drop him an email.

[MovingOnUpMovingOnOut]

Don't send a letter, give them a ring.

Keep it light and friendly.

It is very poor form not to get in touch with you but lots of people are shit managers unfortunately.

[superfluffyanimal]

Did you work notice after letter of resignation? Do they still owe you money?

[itsnicetobeniceto]

Why not letter?

[itsnicetobeniceto]

No money owed. I just want formal acceptance of resignation in writing for my own records really .

[Whenwillwe3meetagain]

Why not call or email?

[MovingOnUpMovingOnOut]

Why not a letter? Because it's not 1987

Seriously, a letter makes it overly formal and takes a long time. Plus it's difficult to judge tone on a letter.

I'd just ring. Why not ring?

A brief email would also be fine if you don't want to speak to them. Brief and specific and yet polite and warm.

[OnionKnight]

If they haven't responded to your first letter what makes you think they'll respond to this one? Just call them.

[itsnicetobeniceto]

Am not sure what to do .... As am pissed off they didn't contact me which to me seems like the right thing to have done . So now I have to contact them ?

[Whenwillwe3meetagain]

Pick up the phone! Will take three mins and then you won't be fretting anymore.

[RB68]

Give them a ring and just ask them to confirm in writing your last day of employment so you have it officially.

[MovingOnUpMovingOnOut]

Yes. You contact them.