Most Awkward Resignation Stories
In light of the critically-acclaimed success of the awkward interview stories, I figured it might be interesting to collect some stories on the other end of the job: the resignation process.
I'll start with one of my own. When I had an offer following my FT job, I had run through multiple times what I wanted to say to my boss when I was going to resign but got caught off-guard when my former boss dumped me with a literal ton of busy work out of nowhere. Since I obviously wanted to skedaddle before having to do that shit, I figured now was the best time to tender my resignation. Unfortunately my mind blanked and I just said "Hold that thought a moment, I have to tell you something", then proceeded to tell him that while I really appreciated the opportunity I had at the company I had another offer that I couldn't refuse, then obviously still in interview-mode, proceeded with "and I can't wait to start", then fumbled further by saying "oh but I can help tie things together over the next two weeks if you want". Awkward silence from my boss followed by "Ok, well you can head out now". Whoops.
Let's hear your cringe-worthy stories.
When I finally got around to breaking the news to my boss, resignation letter in hand, he told me my co-worker had just quit. Even though it took me months to work up the balls to resign, I knew how it would screw them over to loose 2 people in a small office. He asked what I wanted to talk about, I said "Oh umm, nevermind." and went back to my desk. Five minutes later my boss storms in (noticeably more pissed) "Are you f**xing kidding me?"...Dude was holding my resignation letter. Whoopsy.
Ask Reince Priebus.
Exit shit show - When people resign or get fired and make a great (psycho) exit (Originally Posted: 02/22/2017)
I met this guy who claims of having lost his shit when leaving the office after forced to resign, and definitely done with IB. His show included: -Screaming loud about an affair between an EA and a VP -Delivered toilet paper in his MD office -Being escorted out of the office while screaming: 'you don't own me, bitches.
Now, this was a lot of fun, but I barely believe him. Do you guys have ever witnessed people go crazy in this kind of situations?
Buddy of mine was in an IBD group of a BB ~5 years ago where one of the associates had a shitshow of an exit. Long story short:
And this is apparently where it gets interesting...
Sadly, he somehow found work in the finance department of a shitty manufacturing company in Jersey and was able to stay in the U.S. According to his Linkedin he has had 3 jobs or so since this ordeal.
Worst response from your boss after quitting (Originally Posted: 05/19/2013)
I just quit this week. It is a French firm and they wanted 3 months notice. I told them that I could only give them a couple of weeks notice. I accepted an offer from another firm and they wanted me to start as soon as possible.
The response from my boss was lots of yelling. He told me that I could never put the firm name on my resume. I should never come back. And I am a jackass. And it seems that he would not let the HR finish my paperwork for leaving.
I am justo interested to hear from you guys about the worst response that you ever received.
And btw, some of the posts were really helpful. Keep up the good work.
Let's say it wasn't correct on your part to at least give them a month to find someone else to cover your absence. Regarding your boss, he can choke on his own dick...
Wait, do they usually give a 3 months notice to people they fire? As for your boss, just don't forget not to ask him for reference
Pissed off French people are funny :)
Good luck at the new job
Last time I gave my French boss a 4 week-notice, he madly bitched (in that funny French accent) that it should be at least one month (which was only 3 days longer than 4 weeks) and used that as an excuse to delay the HR paperwork. I needed to start at another firm soon so I actually cried in his office. And yeah, he eventually let me go.
Actually putting the finishing touches on my book as we speak, and I'm finishing the last chapter on this very subject right now. Worst response from a firm when I resigned? Sue me for $14 million and force me to spend the next 13 months of my life on the run in Mexico and the Far East.
I... I think you win. And looking forward to the book, been waiting for it!
Already in the capable hands of Monkey editors. It's taken way too long, and this chapter was the reason. Some mistakes are hard to admit.
Book..?
sweet, can't wait!
Last firm told me I was leaving the best fund on Wall Street and quitting would effectively destroy my career. They almost blew up the following year and currently have about 10% of the AUM they did the day I left.
those fuckers wouldn't hesitate to fire you if it suits their needs they certainly wouldn't give you a month let alone 3, and you would be gone by the end of the week. you did the right thing, tell them to fuck off
At least he didn't start celebrating.
Agree with a lot of what has been said, but I'd recommend looking through the employment manual and any documents you may have signed with your current employer. Notice agreements are a little tricky and you may want to consult a lawyer and/or try to push back your hire date.
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