Redundancy and Handover

[Spydaman]

So I've done two of the three days they want and whilst I've probably done more than the minimum they would accept it's clear they haven't got a clue and will be floundering on Monday. I now feel better about it and would felt bad if I'd just walked away. Doesn't make it any easier after 20 years though.

[MagicalTrevor]

Leave a telephone number and day rate.

[edc]

andye30m3 said:

I got made redundant about 5 years or so ago, a long with 2 other people.

One walked straight out of the door and was never seen again
another went straight to the pub got pissed, went home and was never seen again

I worked for about 3 or 4 days of my months notice in order to provide a reasonable hand over of the projects I was working on.

I had my job back within 6 months when things started to pick up and the others didn't, jobs were not all that easy to find at the time and I'm quite sure a sensible approach to making sure I didn't bugger them about did me no harm in the long run.

As much as it may grate, it's worth taking some professional pride in what you do. You never know where the old Ops Director, MD etc may end up and if you are viewed as obstructive then that may follow you.

I've unfortunately handled large redundancies, and don't discount the discrete 'phone' reference. I've seen situations where people have been asked back (at least you have an option to say no), get recommended elsewhere, are actively targeted by other companies by ex-workers, are approached by customers or suppliers etc. If you have a good reputation then great if you don't then you close the door to these potential avenues. Sometimes the operational plan is not quite on track and if you are a knowledgeable and helpful person they may dangle a carrot for you to stay. I've put together specific retention and bonus packages for targeted individuals in such situations.

You might think you have nothing to lose and are only doing yourself a favour by sticking two fingers up but quite the opposite can be true.

[Spydaman]

So it's all done and I'm now officially unemployed or will be Tuesday. I spent the last 3 days giving them everything they asked. I left with all professionalism intact and they have my number if they need me, for a price obviously. What I couldn't believe was that one of them left without saying thanks, goodbye or shaking my hand.

Thanks all for the encouragement to do the best thing for me.

Edited by Spydaman on Thursday 28th April 20:19

[Troubleatmill]

Spydaman said:

So it's all done and I'm now officially unemployed or will be Tuesday. I spent the last 3 days giving them everything they asked. I left with all professionalism intact and they have my number if they need me, for a price obviously. What I couldn't believe was that one of them left without saying thanks, goodbye or shaking my hand.

Thanks all for the encouragement to do the best thing for me.

Edited by Spydaman on Thursday 28th April 20:19

Good man!

re: Not getting a goodbye from someone.
Some people are really clumsy and awkward about redundancy situations.
Don't read too much into it.

[cat with a hat]

Troubleatmill said:

Good man!

re: Not getting a goodbye from someone.
Some people are really clumsy and awkward about redundancy situations.
Don't read too much into it.

+1 some people will go out of their way to avoid an awkward situation