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Resigning and not serving a notice period, in order to start new job the next day?

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Keyw007 · 23/01/2021 16:36

Hi everyone smile

So I've gotten myself into a slightly messy situation here.

I have a new unconditional job offer lined up which is due to start next week, however, I have not yet handed in my notice for my current job as I originally was not going to accept it. They have already done the reference checks which passed, as they previously went through my HR. My manager was also aware of this, but after some discussion assumed I was no longer going to accept the job.

However, I now have realised that I would really like to take the new job after all, and it is really too late to give any notice. The new job is due to begin on Monday.,

I know morally I have gotten myself into a very bad situation, however, I was wondering if you think it would be possible for me to send a resignation letter this weekend which can then be read on Monday morning, in order for me to begin the new job? The roles are in different locations and different industries, so I don't think I need to worry about the new job finding out about the circumstances of how I will leave my current job.

If I don't go ahead with the new job, then it won't be a problem contractually, as the contract will be signed and submitted during the first week, but as I said there is an unconditional offer. This is fairly normal for the sector, however.

I would be very grateful for any opinions - thank you very much. I know this is completely unprofessional and I have learned from my mistakes which have brought me to this situation, however.

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tiredqueen · 23/01/2021 20:31

You need to email NOW and say that you are resigning from your position with immediate effect for personal reasons and will not be attending the office on Monday. Thank them for the opportunities you've gained since being with them. Acknowledge that you understand a months notice is due but on this occasion you simply are unable to work your notice and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

I wouldn't bother about a reference either. Many companies these days don't bother with them in reality and even if they do they're just dates of service which you can get from hmrc records.

Don't leave it until Monday to resign. Do it now

SciFiScream · 23/01/2021 20:32

Honesty is normally the best policy.

Will there be another intake? If yes when?

Could you explain to new job that there has been a mix up with your resignation/notice period (there has, you were mixed up) and explain you won't be available for this intake but you will be for the next intake?

Then don't make the same mistake with your resignation and notice period next time.

SciFiScream · 23/01/2021 20:33

Is it the military? Sounds like it.

VinterKvinna · 23/01/2021 21:42

Whats an unconditional job offer ?

Every job I've ever had is that, I get a contract, then I hand in notice, I dont hand in notice before I have a contract

CoRhona · 23/01/2021 21:52

Well op, if you believe in karma, you'd leave your permanent job only to find the new one is not as shiny as it seems...

And be screwed.

Spanielmadness · 23/01/2021 22:02

This is exactly the sort of thing I would do. I procrastinate, then panic.

Take the new job, as this is what you want to do in your heart. Call your manager on Monday and tell them you’re not coming back.
Everyone likes to think they are indispensable, but the reality is, someone else will be found for your current job and you will have a fresh opportunity in the new job.

It’s not ideal, but in this situation both employers will loose out if you don’t pick them, so pick yourself!

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Keyw007 · 23/01/2021 22:04

@VinterKvinna

Whats an unconditional job offer ?

Every job I've ever had is that, I get a contract, then I hand in notice, I dont hand in notice before I have a contract

For my current job I also only signed the contract on the day I started. It could possibly be a public sector thing where it's most common? I think the civil service also only issue contracts when you actually begin.

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Lurkingforawhile · 23/01/2021 22:39

Definitely not all public sector. Ours take a while to get sent out but I wouldn't expect someone to start without one!

AmberItsACertainty · 23/01/2021 23:04

Keyw007 I was assuming unpaid sick leave, not suggesting fraud!

Having read the rest of the thread I agree with others about the long term prospects of the new job. Many employers have a permanent 'trainee' position. Once the training is over they get another cheap trainee, having no intention of ever paying the wage necessary for a qualified person. If lots of employers in the industry behave like that, all those newly qualified people find they can't get a job. What evidence do you have that 90% goes onto a job? You can't take their word for it. It could be nothing more than empty promises to lure you in. Beware if it's the sort of job where they're expecting an amount of drop outs. In my experience that means either staff are treated badly in general, or it very quickly becomes apparent that there were many empty promises and people drop out for that reason.

Palavah · 23/01/2021 23:11

This new job sounds bizarre and precarious. Do you even know what the contract terms are?

I'd be suspicious about the 2 year training contract being to avoid you building up employment rights. Especially as you're not signing the contract on arrival but 'during the first week'.

What makes this new 'job' so compelling?

LochJessMonster · 23/01/2021 23:25

God if someone at my job told us on the day that they were resigning with immediate effect, it would screw us all. Massively.

Bunnybigears · 23/01/2021 23:38

New job sounds very fishy no way would I leave a permanent contract job during the current climate to go to the new one you describe. Whenever they take on large batches of people like that its because they know a large number will leave and why do they leave? Because it isn't as good as it sounded when they 'sold' it to them.

Incogenie · 25/01/2021 10:37

What did you decide to do @Keyw007 ?

stockpilingallthecheese · 25/01/2021 12:46

Just read through this and hope you managed to get something sorted for today

Raxer26A · 03/02/2021 07:54

Seeing how you got on OP.

VinterKvinna · 03/02/2021 07:57

@Keyw007

What did you do?

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Keyw007 · 10/02/2021 21:23

Hi,

Sorry for the delay with getting back to you all. So basically, I took into account some of the comments on here about the reliability of the new job, and also my own personal feelings about doing such an unprofessional thing like I was considering - especially to a team who trusts me quite a bit. In the end, I stayed where I am, and told the new job I would not be starting after all. They took it relatively well, and said they were surprised I was pulling out but understood it was a hard decision considering everything.

I'm not sure whether or not it was the right choice still, but I'm taking away the lesson of making sure I am more decisive in future and never letting myself get into that awful situation again. Thinking back to it, I had really gotten myself into a state and still feel a bit guilty for how I let things develop. I'm just going to look forwards now, and continue to try my best with my job.

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stockpilingallthecheese · 11/02/2021 20:03

Well done OP hope it all works out well at your current place and you never know something even better may crop up soon!

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