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Originally Posted by gduke2010
I'm quitting my job tomorrow after nine years with the company. And they have no clue that I'm quitting. Find something with extremely better benefits and a lot less travel. A couple other guys that I work with quit and went to work for the same company. The company that I work with now is quite disappointed that they lost the other workers. We were all recruited by another former employee.
I want to leave on good terms, and thinking of giving them two weeks notice. But if things get ugly I might just have to walk out the door. I've never done that before. But it looks like it could be a possibility and I have no idea how they will react.
Any politically correct ways to quit a job in this situation?
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You may want to be very careful disclosing that a former employee is recruiting you. Many companies have you sign a document certifying that you will not recruit / solicit or even help current employees find any job for x years. It is tough to prove anything, but if you put it out there, maybe even in writing, they may have a case against your former coworker. Even if there isn't such paperwork, it may be bad for your former coworker's reputation and his ability to continue to find work in the industry if people get wind that he is cleaning out his former company without hesitation.
The only way "things get ugly" is if the current company is concerned that you are working for a competitor and want you out sooner than later, so you don't spend your time recruiting or getting any more information that you already have. Often times they will walk you out on the spot. But a good company may even pay you for the 2 week time, if you offer 2 weeks starting the conversation.
It should NEVER get ugly because of what you do. You take the high road. You found a better opportunity, it was great to work with everyone and you appreciate the long standing relationship. Thank you very much. NO bashing ANYTHING, including in the exit interview with HR.
I know, many of us would rather take a crap on the bosses desk, but that's not how it works!
G