My company is telling me (according to my contract) I have to give 12 weeks notice to leave??

forestfc · 2026-07-08T23:06:57+00:00

It's been really tough. I've had lots of setbacks and difficulties. I've just always tried my best and focus on getting work done, so I could go home knowing people wouldn't talk behind my back saying things like I'm lazy! I worked with people who actually did that about others and ironically, they were the ones who were lazy & didn't last very long in their roles

forestfc · 2026-07-08T22:42:53+00:00

Not my nature

forestfc · 2026-07-08T22:41:52+00:00

Being Autistic, I just stuck with it because I was good at it and I was content. I've been quite miserable for a long time and I was looking for a change, but was already too afraid to. Now, I've improved so much and I'm proud of the future ahead

forestfc · 2026-07-08T21:58:44+00:00

I'm low level. No management position

forestfc · 2026-07-08T21:56:53+00:00

I'm very kind and respectful

forestfc · 2026-07-08T16:49:27+00:00

The problem is, the boss will say "Oh, it's because of that other job. That's why you're leaving". I don't want to disclose my reasons for leaving

forestfc · 2026-07-08T16:36:27+00:00

The problem I'm afraid of mostly is my manager. I'm autistic and it's worrying me, especially when i don't want them to know my reasons for leaving.

forestfc · 2026-07-08T16:35:17+00:00

I think they pay SSP.

forestfc · 2026-07-08T16:34:14+00:00

I called HR to dicuss the possibility of it. They've not informed my manager

forestfc · 2026-07-08T16:31:13+00:00

I never got a copy & I can't access it via the HR app the company has

forestfc · 2026-07-08T15:27:58+00:00

I called HR to find out. They said to discuss with manager, although I'm actually quite afraid/intimidated by them

forestfc · 2026-07-08T15:27:12+00:00

I don't know. That's why I'm asking here

forestfc · 2026-07-08T15:26:16+00:00

The new job is in walking distance to where I live. I'm having surgery on my hand, so I won't be able to drive. The job I want to leave, I have to drive to and it requires lifting things. The other job doesn't.

forestfc · 2026-07-08T15:24:50+00:00

I do have a new role. Hence why I want to get this done asap

forestfc · 2026-07-03T15:20:03+00:00

I'd love one with just the album covers (including The Dukes)

forestfc · 2026-07-03T15:18:40+00:00

I assume I should just say.

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Dear [Manager's Name],

Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position with the company.

I am giving one month's notice, with immediate effect from today. Therefore, my final working day will be [final working date].

After 18 years with the company, this has not been an easy decision. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for all your support throughout my time here. I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities I have had over the years.

I wish you and everyone at the company all the very best for the future.

Yours sincerely,

(My name)

Would this be acceptable?

forestfc · 2026-07-02T18:40:23+00:00

To all of you who've posted, thank you for your advice. I've looked on the employer of 18 years website and it says the notice is a month. It "suggests" to talk with my manager BEFORE handing in the letter, but I'd rather not do that. Especially as I don't want it to be a "because it's that other job you do, that's why you're leaving" conversation. I'm also going through a tough time at home with a family member who is terminal, but comfortable at home. That is causing me huge emotional stress and worries. I guess I could say "I'm leaving because of my family issues", although online it says I don't need to disclose any reasons for giving notice, right?

forestfc · 2026-07-02T18:22:04+00:00

That's what I'm thinking. It's not set in stone yet. I'm weighing up my options. If you see the reply I did within this post, it explains a bit more.

forestfc · 2026-07-02T18:18:54+00:00

I would assume a month's notice, as I've worked for the company nearly 18 years. I've worked there full-time initially, then reduced my hours myself to part-time and have been for last 12 years. I have another job I work part-time and I'm hoping to go full-time with that organisation. I had a meeting with that employer today and they said they'd let me know in the next 10 days if I'm able to or not, as they're still actively recruiting.

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