Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Boss on annual leave and I want to give notice

Options
  • 19-05-2022 9:49pm
    #1
    Sunrise_Sunset
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭


    Should I give notice anyway to another manager? Not sure yet on start date of new role, if they want me start in 4 weeks (they are aware of my current notice period), then I'd really need to give my notice ASAP.

    Bit more info - I have mixed feelings towards my current employer. In some ways they've been good to me, but in others they've treated me quite badly. I still feel it would be respectful to speak to my direct manager, but in all honesty if the tables were turned I don't think I'd be treated with the same level of respect. In fact, respect is a huge issue where I work and is one of the reasons I'm leaving.



Comments

  • Options
    #2
    ferpederine
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭ferpederine


    Yeah, I would just give it to their boss.



  • Options
    #3
    El Vino
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭El Vino


    Or hand to HR would also work.



  • Options
    #4
    Sunrise_Sunset
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭Sunrise_Sunset


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119087381#Comment_119087381

    No HR at the moment. They are trying to recruit for it.



  • Options
    #5
    Kurooi
    Registered Users Posts: 484 ✭✭Kurooi


    Is 1 month normal for you job and industry? I'd wait,

    I'd expect the new employer to wait an extra week or two if needed. And if they haven't formalised a contract (which includes the start date) that's on them too. I'd hold off on handing in my notice.



  • Options
    #6
    lawred2
    Registered Users Posts: 24,271 ✭✭✭✭lawred2


    tell anyone in management... and you can talk to your immediate line manager when he/she gets back

    I don't see any valid reason to wait



  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #7
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,456 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    Do nothing until you have your new contract signed.



  • Options
    #8
    Cluedo Monopoly
    Registered Users Posts: 8,603 ✭✭✭Cluedo Monopoly


    It's only business. Hand in your notice to any suitable manager.

    Don't take it too seriously. You'll be forgotten in weeks. Life goes on. Don't waste another day in a job you want to get out of and try and get some leave yourself before starting fresh.

    Good luck in new role.

    What are they doing in the Hyacinth House?



  • Options
    #9
    Sunrise_Sunset
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭Sunrise_Sunset


    Thanks for the responses. I'll get my contract today. My preference would be to give my notice to my bosses boss today, as I would like it done as soon as possible, and a weight off my shoulders heading into the weekend. 4 weeks is the norm, yes.



  • Options
    #10
    Dav010
    Registered Users Posts: 14,004 ✭✭✭✭Dav010


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119088095#Comment_119088095

    Contracts typically have notice periods on them, so check your current contract.



  • Options
    #11
    cml387
    Registered Users Posts: 8,363 ✭✭✭cml387


    I presume the boss has delegated authority to someone else?

    In which case hand it to them. No biggie.



  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #12
    dennyk
    Registered Users Posts: 1,645 ✭✭✭dennyk


    Yep, as everyone has said, it's fine to hand in your notice to whoever your manager delegated their responsibilities to during their absence. It might be best to inform your manager's manager as well, especially if said delegate isn't a manager themselves; an IC employee temporarily handling some management duties in their own manager's absence might not be familiar with how to handle an employee's resignation themselves.



Advertisement