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Is it just me or what? I had an employee resign her position last week. That was no problem. However, this person chose to resign the day before her shift was to begin. Again, not a real big problem. This is what got me. She sent the resignation to me and my Director by e-mail. I just thought that was the tackiest thing. I understand the way we are all electronically connected these days, but this really ticked me off. Again, is it just me?
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Obviously the person doesn't mind burning their bridges. I guess they forgot that prospective employers like to check with old employers. Of course they ask your permission, but when you say no then it is suspicious.

The best way to resign any job is to write a letter and then sit and have a talk with the boss. I have never left a job without a letter expressing my deep appreciation for the opportunity.
I am just wondering how this person got this job. Did she apply for the job online? How was she notified that she was selected? We are in the electronic age now. I personally don't agree with the way she did it but as someone else stated, it really depends on the nature of your business. Sometimes the only way I can communicate with my boss at work is by e-mail. As far as a reference goes, I would bet she already had another job and would not be needing it.
Even when I've gotten a better job offer, I gave two weeks notice. If all is well, to do otherwise is just rude and ungrateful.

Here's another thought...What would her new employer think if he/she knew this person didn't give a two week notice? If she'll do it to you, she'll do the same if she leaves the new job.
The e-mail was sent to my personal account. I really don't that my avitar has anything to do with this. She and I were really good friends for several years. She got the job just like anybody else...through application and an interview. I wish her well at her new job, it's just the way she went about it that bothers me.
Talking to me or my Director is as easy as coming in and say "I need to talk to you". No more. No appointments or anything are necessary. Very laid back place of business with very laid back attitudes. I just think she was wrong.
Anytime an employee has given me any notice at all they were leaving, I tell them that any time they need a job, they can come back. You can't blame a person for wanting to do better and if they are given that opportunity I back them 100%.
On the other hand, any time someone leaves without notice, they will never work for me again, nor will they get a good review in the future from any prospective employer.
Once you burn this bridge, there is no rebuilding it back.
If one thing I have learned in life is never work for a friend, I did that once and we are no longer friends. She treat her employees like trash, it was really bad. I quit and desolved my friendship she was not a person I needed in my life. But some time later she was fired for theft. Karma strikes again.

I did quit in person and not by email Big Grin
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Originally posted by AlabamaSon:
I guess they forgot that prospective employers like to check with old employers.


Where I work, we can only tell the prospective employer if the employee did or did not work for us. We are not allowed to give out any other info. This has always bothered me.

One woman stole a lot of money through fraudulent refunds and is now working at a company very similar to mine as a MANAGER! I would love to call the company, but I'm sure that they'll figure it out eventually. I also do not want to compromise my job.
By law you can tell prospective employers whether or not the person worked in the time frame that they are claiming and whether or not they are eligible for rehire. Otherwise, you open yourself up to lawsuits.
If the lady had, for instance, stolen money from her previous employer then a police report should have been filed. When the new company ran a background report (which is their right and all companies should-esp. for mgmt) this report would have came up and the lady would likely not have been hired.
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Originally posted by Firedancer:
If the lady had, for instance, stolen money from her previous employer then a police report should have been filed. When the new company ran a background report (which is their right and all companies should-esp. for mgmt) this report would have came up and the lady would likely not have been hired.


She was actually arrested. But here's the kicker..she was either married to or dating a cop in the city that this took place. Therefore, the city across the river has had to take the case. I've heard that this will be a long process.
I do not know if the charge would have been on her record at the time of her being hired with the new company because she did get the job just a few weeks after being let go. The arrest may not show up until the transfer is complete.
I have no idea...I just hope that she gets what she deserves.

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