Has anyone VP or above refused to give the ridiculous 30 days notice and leave in 2 or “effective immediately.” I’m strongly considering giving 2 middle fingers to these id--ts and just turning my equipment in. Curious as to what the firm can actually do to retaliate other than maybe put on the do not rehire list.
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Do the minimum from home. Enjoy the extra pay checks and time to recharge before next job
You do the bare minimum from home and collect the checks. Make them pay you for your pain lol
@a7 That's a total lie. They may walk you out the day they notify you, but you still get paid even though you don't have to show up.
I would totally do it. Treat people the way they treated you. Make sure to do it right the day when you get you bi-weekly deposit. I would also transfer 401k out if you are older than 49/50 you can do it without leaving the company.
If they call you back for anything or email just say that they got wrong number/person.
@da wise counsel!
While I would have loved to not fulfill my notice period (as well as my new employer so that I could have started earlier), I worked the time (and a lot of extra hours too). Life is short, but you never know when you might want to go back or who you end up working with/for at another company. Hold your head up high and don’t stoop to their level.
You will be coded as not eligible for rehire. I suspect you will not be forced to payback any cash incentive. And use your accrued vacation and personal days as they are not paid out.
Best of luck in your new role!
@OP A couple of questions for you to answer I guess
- How do you think BNY would treat you if they wanted you out?
- What do you have to lose by walking away?
Everyone knows the answer to 1. And if the answer to 2. Is "nothing", then what are you waiting for?
Some bridges should be burnt to the ground.
If you are at an age or situation where you not looking for another job, just go. And don’t look back. Some people talk about clawing back bonuses. Never happens. I’d empty that bank account anyway to be sure. They deserve no consideration.
Any monetary loss (which is minimal with BNY) should be offset when negotiating with your new employer. Regardless, I'd leave and never look back.
I tried - would withhold final pay as well as not pay for unused vaca (law in MA) … you would think that those snakes would be happy for people leaving voluntarily- but no - they just want to give one more yank at the shorthairs because they can
If you have any stock options that did not mature, you will lose it. If you have any days off you did not take, use them to fill in the last 2 weeks. You may need to ask your manager if you can. I do not think they pay you for any unused days any more. Double check that. Do not burn your bridges. You never know ow when you will be working with your manager again. Perhaps in another firm. The industry is much smaller than you think. In my opinion, stick it out. Do not burn any bridges you may need some day.
@a7 for sure. That’s my thinking as well but I know this place is insanely petty
Do it, they don’t give notice when they layoff people