Resigning in a professional way
Q: I have been job hunting for several months. I am finally very close to receiving an offer. I am putting together a list of references, and hoping that is the next step. The role I am leaving is my … Continued
Vacation Upon Termination
Q: I just left my job and have accepted a new role, which allows me to work remotely 3 days per week. The gas savings makes it worth it. The role could also be a stepping stone to management-level role. … Continued
Pattie Hunt Sinacole provides suggestions on exit interviews
Q: I just sent in my resignation notice. I sent it to my direct manager. Who else should get a copy? HR? Most employees are asked to participate in an exit interview. I want to be honest, but I also … Continued
When employees “ghost”
Q: I am a lead engineer. Although I am not a supervisor, I am involved in the hiring, performance reviews, and directing work of our new hires. Many of our new hires are fresh grads from some very competitive colleges. … Continued
Retaining talent in 2021-2022
Q: I am a business owner and I am nervous about this “Great Resignation” that I am reading about. I feel like I pay employees competitively and offer a menu of good benefits options. I don’t have a whole lot … Continued
Resigning – is one week ok?
Q: I was recently offered a job and accepted it immediately. The interview process was rigorous and I am so excited to have been offered the job! It is a wonderful opportunity and a step up in terms of responsibilities. … Continued
Leaving a role
Q: I plan to leave my current job in the next three months. I know some of my colleagues have left unprofessionally over the last few years, while others have left in a graceful and professional way. Do you have … Continued
Leaving a role, what should you do?
Q: I have been working for three years in a role where I have begun dreading to come to work. This is a first for me in 25 years. The culture where I work is a “gotcha culture” where if … Continued
As part of your notice period, can you take your vacation or sick time?
Q: I am preparing to accept another job soon. I want to quit and to use my vacation days as part of my two-week notice. I have six days of vacation time that I am owed. Then I want to … Continued
Docking vacation in last paycheck
Q: I just gave my notice to accept a new role at another company. I was shocked that they are deducting some money from my last paycheck for a “vacation overage.” I was planning on this final paycheck to pay … Continued