re: Resignation from Remote Work

Always go the classiest and respectful route....you never know when paths will criss again.

It usually has to be in writing, so an email is fine.

Ghost your current employer and see how long it takes for them to stop paying you. Then start your new job and collect two paychecks.

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Just send an email and mention in the email that you would've preferred to tell him over the phone or video call if he wasn't out of the office. Say you couldn't delay your notice until he got back because of your start date for the new job.

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This, and also, I know doing it in person or over a Zoom call if your remote is ideal, but you should always follow that up with an email as well as you want that notice on record somewhere in case there is an issue.

Don’t forget to “shoot your best shot” at any of the attractive females that you have been working remotely with before you go.

Offer to fly them out to your new city to see it first hand!

Email is fine if you can’t reach by phone call. If he truly cares, he will find a way to call you once he receives it.

And think of it as your 2 week notice, not theirs. It’s a courtesy. How they choose to respond or handle it is on them.

They wouldn’t wait a day or 2 to convenience you before firing you.

Take the time in between jobs that you need.

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This.

Such an antiquated way of doing things.

I quit my last job with a "today" notice. I was respectful and made sure there was no reason for them to need to contact me for anything.

Never forget, it's business, and if the roles were reversed, you wouldn't get a "hey, you're fired effective two weeks from now".

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Well most anyone can drop fries.

People with real jobs have responsibilities and I don't want to just bone the people I work with. The company, I don't give a frick, but my coworkers I'd like to help the best I can.

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Nothing wrong with sending the email now. Is there anybody else that you have to include/cc on the notice? Co-workers/HR/etc?

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This. I would send an email to your boss now and then call him, and leave a message. If you don't get your boss then email your boss's boss and HR.

In the very least you should email HR immediately to start the process. Depending on your field and I'm guessing its not the case or you would know this, then many companies just make today your last day if you are going to a competitor.

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This. Such an antiquated way of doing things. I quit my last job with a "today" notice. I was respectful and made sure there was no reason for them to need to contact me for anything. Never forget, it's business, and if the roles were reversed, you wouldn't get a "hey, you're fired effective two weeks from now".

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I sort of agree with this.. but i am kind of conflicted.. unfortunately, I just think there is a double standard that exists, and in most cases i think id rather ‘play it safe’ by giving two weeks, and then exerting almost no effort over those two weeks, collect another paycheck and prepare for the next job/physical move.. i realize that isnt ideal, but employers still have the edge in terms of the whole two week notice thing.. of course, if my employer has fricked me over or been completely crappy to work for, then screw ‘em, im out.

I gave 2-1/2 days notice once. Kinda burns a bridge, but whatever...