Employee resigns for better opportunity, manager ignores him for two weeks, then panics right before his final day: '[He] asked what it would take for me to stay...'

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  • A businessperson hands in a letter of resignation to a manager in an office.
  • "Two days left in my notice period, and my manager suddenly wants to talk to me about staying."

    I resigned after they refused to give me a raise to cover the increased cost of living, stating that nothing could happen before January. I found a much better
  • offer, so it was a very easy decision. My manager approved my 3-week notice period without any issues.
  • These past few weeks have been a nightmare; I've been training my supervisor on my duties. The funny thing is, he's the one who originally trained me, but he hasn't done this work hands-on for about 3 years, and frankly,
  • he's lost and struggling to get back into it. Now, with only two days left, my manager pulled me aside and asked what it would take for me to stay, or at least stay for a few more weeks until my supervisor understands the job well.
  • He had plenty of time to have this conversation, but I guess his pride was hurt that I found something better. He didn't say a word until it finally dawned on him that they'd be sc d without me. I was completely
  • open to discussing solutions when I first resigned, but my manager has practically been avoiding looking at me since.
  • A note for anyone asking: No, I would never consider staying. The new job is a whole other league, and let's be real, I'm sure my current manager would let me go the moment they find a replacement. On top of all that,
  • I've been documenting all the shady things they do that violate labor laws here in California we're talking potential employee misclassification and blatant
  • wage theft. My plan is to file a formal wage complaint with the state as soon as I'm officially gone.
  • A businessman tears and crumbles a document at his desk.
  • TrackTeddy Tell them you are happy to offer consultancy services at 5 times your normal rate until your start date at your new job.
  • Emotional_Local_8885 Hear em out but yeah... You're headed to greener pastures. Even if they give you a big offer to stay you should know it's just a plot to keep you there long enough for them to be comfortable kicking you to the curb. They don't want you to stay, they're just not ready for you to leave.
  • Kabuki_with_an_XJ I'd say it's too late for them. Leave. Not your problem they couldn't pay you enough to stay in the first place. The only upside is if they actually considered paying you 4x to consult. I doubt they would though. I've had managers try to see why I was leaving after giving notice for the same thing, they weren't paying market value. Too late at that point! I left and never looked back.
  • SAwfulBacon Taco "Gee, boss, I liked working here and I learned a lot. It's always a tough decision to change jobs. But, I made a decision to move on. You and I both know it never works out when an employee changes their mind about that decision."
  • beerab F that. I'm not upsetting my new job for my old job. I wouldn't stay but they're free to call work questions and we can discuss my billable rate.
  • 20FastCar20 Leave as planned. Offer your services as consultant at a rate that make you happy to do it. 4x?
  • Office worker in formal wear walks with a box of personal items.
  • Tetz95 I had my old boss approach me two weeks after I left and offered me twice my previous wage to come back. I turned him down. There were valid reasons other than money to leave. I was the only person servicing that contract and it was pretty lucrative. Turns out that I was the only reason the client kept the contract going. I'm now very happy in my current position.
  • Sanjomo Enjoy the win! You were nice to give them 3 weeks they clearly didn't deserve it.
  • Christen0526 California. I get it. It's my home. 3 weeks was very kind of you. It's his fault for not acting. Never stay. You'll be the first to be let go in the future. I do suggest you wait a while before reporting those shady things. Someone once told me "revenge is best served cold". And I saw the sense in that. I'm quick to react, but I suggest you wait on that. Better yet, if you happen to know others will be leaving the company soon, do it after that. Also if this boss will be a reference
  • Illustrious_Water 106 By any chance, are your workflow documented? There is not much you can do in 2 days. I would just leave and not look back. Congratulations and good luck in your new role.

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