debbie:
Woke up that bright morning,rushed to the office and quietly typed my resignation letter.....waiting to get alert for salary payment before i drop my letter. Trust me if i had submitted my letter before that day,i wonder how on earth i will be paid my last salary.
My boss will do everything to punish you for leaving the company,at least i learnt a lesson from the guys that left before me.
When i gave him the letter,he said OK with one mean and unfriendly expression,..hope you have dropped the company's laptop and properties in your custody.
For me i wasn't expecting anything different,at least i went with my money
So happy i left.

YoungExec:
Well, you all have shared ur experiences. Now let me talk from the other point of view.

Two things are constant:
1. Often times, we criticize the staff we find most valuable not because we hate them but becuse we expect better from them.
2. We invest time and resources into moulding them up. Often times we hire them as fresh inexperienced graduates and start brushing.

The problem a lot of people have is that they do not bring an air of professionalism to their jobs. They get too familiar or subservient to their bosses. Hence when you want to leave, the boss takes it personal. Sometimes too personal.

You may not realize it but the corporate space is not that big. Every boss knows another boss, who knows a boss that knows your new boss. An employer who feels slighted, who feels they invested a lot in you only for you to abandon them will track you. You will not know but trust me, it happens and sometimes, you may pay big time.

So bottom line is, I cannot employ you into my small company, see potential in you, groom and invest resources in you only for you to take it all and run to Shell or Chevron. That hurts. What happens is as you leave, you close the door of opportunity for the next person coming in to fill your position as I may not want to invest same.

Our HR dept keeps serious tabs on our staff and often let you go long before you decide to leave. How do we do so?
We have what we call the Base staff and the Echelon staff.

Base staff are dispensable, they are the muscles. Easily replaced. The moment a base submits a notice of resignation we do not hesitate to let you go.

Echelon staff on the other hand are the brains. They are the core. They posses full administrative and decision making powers. Without them, we will be out of business.

However, to ensure that we do not lose echelon staff:
1. We make it extremely attractive (Profit percentage pay, expense accounts, globe trotting, housing etc)
2. We make it extremely difficult to attain (high promotion review standards, acceleration for exceptional performance)
3. We make them stakeholders (they get stock options, full executive powers)

So far, it has worked and we have very low staff turnover simply because everyone sees the perks of being an echelon and aspires to attain it so they are willing to endure a lot of stuff until they get there.

My 2 cents.

MrAmerica:

Abeg tel me where u just dropped it, so I can go and hussle fr it na, av been searchin for somtin for years now since aftr school, abeg help a broda pls

overlord77:


I can relate to your story, it's always so gaddam emotional but when I left the stupid bank I was in before, I was filled with so much joy.

You see, I have been one of the team leads in a business process automation units of one of the new commercial banks and for 5years, I stared at promotions in the face without getting any even though I kept getting recommendations from all the clients I satisfied.

I had just returned from one of my official trips to Kano and after briefing my group head, I dropped my letter the next day. Omo, come see negotiations. Involved HR and our line ED but I refused( to hell with banking, blood suckers )

I left the unit with two other guys simultaneously, what a blow

overlord77:


I can relate to your story, it's always so gaddam emotional but when I left the stupid bank I was in before, I was filled with so much joy.

You see, I have been one of the team leads in a business process automation units of one of the new commercial banks and for 5years, I stared at promotions in the face without getting any even though I kept getting recommendations from all the clients I satisfied.

I had just returned from one of my official trips to Kano and after briefing my group head, I dropped my letter the next day. Omo, come see negotiations. Involved HR and our line ED but I refused( to hell with banking, blood suckers )

I left the unit with two other guys simultaneously, what a blow

uboma:




That was very mean of her.

sekzy99:

Its out skirt of lag n its a teaching job

MrAmerica:

Where abeg,

walearoy:


I'm in the same sector presently and can't wait to do same soon, got any tip/advice? Its taking all the spare time I got and I'm planning to put a ring on someone's finger soon!

overlord77:


I feel you bro. I had a target and kept praying and hustling for months. Every morning before I start my official duties, I spend at least 45mins to 1hr online searching for jobs. Jobber man and hotnigerianjobs became my best sites, not Linda ikeji lol.

Be resilient, never give up and might I add. Don't let the job hunt or pains affect ur work output at the moment, please.

real2fix:
i submit my 2day..na 2day i no say my boss get redeyes..i pitty him d way he talk 2me..guy i dont no wen i said i wil stay 2mont for him to get anothr staf..his vry nixe but i nid to go bak skul

nkemdi89:
It depends on your place of work if its most federal establishment you will have to inform them 3mnths prior to your resignation, also in the force you can't just leave they will set up a committee to look into your reason for resignation, they will also form an advisory council that will convince you not to resign. After everything you insist then they let you go after 3mnths. If you want to do it the hard way abscond and letter send their resignation letter and identity card, if thry do not see after 21days they declare you AWOL .

Souljaboi1:










You once worked at 9 BDE,right ? The face looks familiar

akin3102:
I was released from my project because I decided not to work on saturday and sunday, no entittlement for the overtime..I have lost interest on the job because of the pay..The pay is hundred of thousands anyways but I Just got tired..Someone could actually join another project, that is if there is space on another project,hence(no project,no salary)..you will sit at home till you are called back to support another project..Two days after the release,I got an offer outside the country,10times of my former pay..I give glory to God..#GodWins#.

nkemdi89:


No its 342

uncjay:
Wow.....I've read a lot inspiring, comic, touchy and funny threads here....ah! Nigerians u guys can give replies! Enh. I can't even stop laughing reading some people's message. I'm still in school hoping after graduation would have a great stories to tell....the fact is that I took my time to read every segment and I found it worth it...

#aboveAll
I have gain and learn a lot on here esp from YOUNGEXEC and I'm happy I did...tnkx to Op...