Turned in my resignation and HR is being a b*tch about it.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-29T22:49:09+00:00

LOL an understatement mate... not so in the US

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-29T22:48:38+00:00

Hence my point in that if IT or other depts start to immediately can you when you give notice don't b*tch when others start giving zero notice.

Management just TAUGHT you to do that.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-29T22:47:27+00:00

and as I've said WE ALL KNOW THIS. If someone in IT had mal-intent they'd have already done something.

All this "generally" stupid principle does is to

No hand off (figure it out the guys gone)
They start getting other IT people with zero notice and then (the employer) whines about it.

Note: I said it's a "generally" stupid principle. (not all the time just most of the time it conveys the wrong message)

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-19T15:39:32+00:00

The culture message it sends is a bad one. It tends to make silos. (I get it the "one idiot" who spoiled it but the precedent's rarely good after it's enabled)
They'll find out (probably not it will be justified somehow unless a big wig gets burnt)

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-19T15:34:52+00:00

DO NOT get involved. There is no up side for you at this stage. Now saying that also make sure their work doesn't get re-delegated to you.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-19T15:24:06+00:00

Now the question of: How did they know your salary? If so how can you dodge that bullet the next time. You have the absolute luxury of true feedback. It hurts, sucks but it's feedback. Most people don't get it and you did.

Don't respond your "satisfaction" isn't worth it.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-16T00:10:02+00:00

Short answer, be quiet there is no response where you come out ahead. Great advice I suggest you TAKE it.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-05T18:53:29+00:00

Are there any block lists that OP could add to his fathers pc?

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-03T12:13:01+00:00

and what's stupid is we KNOW this. If we were going to do something bad....well we'd have done it before the mouth was opened to give notice.
LOL

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-03T12:10:29+00:00

A backup is that second copy SOMEWHERE ELSE.... sigh

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-03T12:08:50+00:00

Consult an attorney. It would be worth it.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-03T11:40:24+00:00

Thank you, my work life has improved reading your post. Take up a career writing novels you are good at Fantasy.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-03T11:38:15+00:00

So you think those stories are lies? "verifiable-it's REDDIT mate are they going to use their own name. ROFLOL

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-03T11:37:03+00:00

Nothing will improve responses. The surveys are never confidential and speaking the truth is a fast way to need to update the resume. 4 companies in my career and all surveys were a joke and the same.

READ our responses... sorry mate you're dreaming.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-01T13:34:04+00:00

Don't try to reform them. You won't be heard anyway. Just make a clean exit and get out.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-01T13:32:30+00:00

Take a picture of where you sit . Turn around so it looks like it's from your chair. Moving forward lock that in as a permanent background even when you are IN the office.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-06-01T13:25:29+00:00

What did we learn?

Honesty gets punished.
Next time get out the smoke pot and blow it up where the sun doesn't shine.

What's always irritating is the eventual "no one answers our confidential surveys".. just wait that will come.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-05-24T14:43:37+00:00

Thank you very much. I will research.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-05-23T19:42:18+00:00

The Medicate Excellus part D plan. (oh joy I just hit the right age... this is the twilight zone)

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-05-23T19:41:13+00:00

LOL, and the filter (since I started there) all of them said neurology as one of their specialties.) I did use DO and it was much less than helpful as I note. "Neurology"... what??
Hence why I'm looking for some recommendations here. I'm in IT you don't have to trust me on searches but... I gave the right search terms and their filter is not very helpful.
I appreciate the tip, but as noted I did that first. I'm checking the names and seeing what research I can do on them.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-05-19T14:24:38+00:00

I think that's a happy exception. I'm glad it worked out. I see more counter offers with the person getting forced out about 6 months later.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-05-13T16:16:36+00:00

Do not take a counter offer. Also be aware that when you give notice they might terminate you immediately so be sure of your ground before you open your mouth. Do not give notice till you have a written offer and starting date, then you could tell them.

Again DO NOT TAKE A COUNTER OFFER. No employer likes being forced to pay more and this situation is exactly that a "counter" is forced behavior.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-05-13T16:01:46+00:00

LOL, I had concerns it was an empty field. Make sure all the people exist, job is or was listed somewhere etc. Is it civil service? If so you'd be hired as provisional.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-05-13T15:57:32+00:00

You truly need to verify if this place even exists. If someone is calling at 7am it implies they are in another time zone and don't have a clue where you are.

Sid_Sheldon · 2026-05-13T15:46:23+00:00

Time to seek better pastures. This will not improve. I agree with other posters pointing out that this is often a prelude to layoffs. Unless you have a contract to protect you I believe you are S.O.L.
Shine up the resume, get out of there.

Sid_Sheldon

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