Resignation quandary

[ocrx8]

Looking for some impartial advice.

I have a visa to work abroad and have been planning on resigning from my current job in April, with the intention to move in August (3 months’ notice) as this timing fits with my plans. Have been with the company for 4.5 years.

I have a forecasting role and have been aware for some time there are upcoming redundancies, with specific targets being set for different departments. I was shared the full list of those being made redundant in confidence last week and unfortunately I wasn’t on it. Obviously, being paid to leave would be ideal. I’m meeting with HR tomorrow to go through the proposed £savings of those identified so far, and I know for my particular department we’re two heads short of the target.

Would it be career suicide to put myself forward during this meeting to reduce the gap to one head? Something along the lines of “I could be interested if the package and timing were right”. I’ll resign in April regardless and feel like I haven’t got much to lose, but I’m just wondering if anyone has ever been in a similar situation and whether the above would be a total red flag to HR.

Thanks all.

Edited by ocrx8 on Monday 4th February 15:14

[miniman]

I guess for me the question is, if this is a red flag to HR, you care because... ?

You've been there >2 years so they can't simply dismiss you - what is the notice period?

[ocrx8]

miniman said:

I guess for me the question is, if this is a red flag to HR, you care because... ?

You've been there >2 years so they can't simply dismiss you - what is the notice period?

When you put it like that, it's a good point

Three months notice.

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Is there a Union at your place? If so you could have a quite word with them and say that you're willing to take VR if the package was right. They can then approach Mgmt. on your behalf. I'm sure there is somebody on the "Chop List" who would rather stay than go so maybe a compromise can be reached.

Assuming that Mgmt don't have an agenda and are using Redundancy to get rid of the dross.

[T1547]

Can’t see why it would be a problem to bring this up, from their perspective you’d be making 2xdifficult decisions/processs they are facing easier by reducing it to 1x difficult decision. Presumably as you’ve been there 4 years you might also be a ‘cheaper solution’ than some others who have been there longer?

The trick will be manipulating the situation so that they take you seriously but you don’t show your hand that you’re going to be leaving anyway!

[pincher]

If you’re going anyway, might as well get paid to do it!

I can’t see that you have anything to lose really - mention it and if they are on board with the idea, then happy days. And if they aren’t, things might be a bit awkward for a couple of months but are you bothered?

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pincher said:

If you’re going anyway, might as well get paid to do it!

I can’t see that you have anything to lose really - mention it and if they are on board with the idea, then happy days. And if they aren’t, things might be a bit awkward for a couple of months but are you bothered?

If he mentions that he's leaving the Managers will decide NOT to make somebody else redundant, because they know he is going..

In other words they can reduce headcount without having to pay out redundancy.

[pincher]

I meant mention the notion of making him redundant, not that he wants to leave anyway

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Ah - fairy nuff

[ReaperCushions]

Having had to do layoff from my team a few years ago I can tell you that nothing brought me more joy than a few folks volunteering.

Your manager will be sat there making some very tough decisions (While maybe under a shadow of their own security themselves) about who is worthy to stay/go.

In my case I had a very tough choice as all of my team were excellent and I couldn't pick the 'weakest' person as I was asked. When someone put their hand up it was great for all parties and the person got put on the 'list' and got paid out accordingly.

OP... do it.. but make sure you are clear that you want the package, not just you are resigning.

[ocrx8]

Thanks all. Will have the chat tomorrow

ReaperCushions said:

When someone put their hand up it was great for all parties and the person got put on the 'list' and got paid out accordingly.

OP... do it.. but make sure you are clear that you want the package, not just you are resigning.

As someone that’s been on the other side of the fence, when the other person put their hand up, how did they word it?

[ReaperCushions]

ocrx8 said:

Thanks all. Will have the chat tomorrow

ReaperCushions said:

When someone put their hand up it was great for all parties and the person got put on the 'list' and got paid out accordingly.

OP... do it.. but make sure you are clear that you want the package, not just you are resigning.

As someone that’s been on the other side of the fence, when the other person put their hand up, how did they word it?

Pretty much as above it was billed as an 'off the record' chat and done very subtly, but essentially:

"I know there might be some redundancies coming and you are probably in a tough spot as everyone on the team is great. Please take this as a suggestion only, I am happy here.. but if there is a good package, I would be interested in talking about it. My current situation means that a package and smooth exit would be beneficial to me if it could help you out as well"