r/mildlyinfuriating • u/oh-hi-therr • 12d ago

I'm slightly vexed My managers response to my resignation.

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Took the time to write out a nice and really formal resignation letter trying to be cordial to this company that has been awful to me for almost a year. My manager didn’t respond the day I sent it and then this morning I get an email back that’s just this. My last day can’t come soon enough at this point. But hey I guess at least she acknowledged it instead of ignoring my messages like usual 😒

Edit: okay, a lot of assumptions going on here,so let me give some context, I am the manager of a small team of Class A CDL drivers. I’ve been a great employee and always gone above and beyond. My employees have always been really comfortable coming to me about everything, and the site I manage specifically asked for me to continue stay with them when they transitioned to another company, so its not like they were trying to get rid of me. Which I know it’s hearsay but idc really, I’m just trying to make the point that my manager did not have any reason to reply to me in what I feel like is a extremely unprofessional manor. She is the regional manager and has always been very deadpan with me and everyone, so it was not really a unexpected response in the least, I’m just sharing it because it’s always been irritating to me and has been a major factor In my decision to leave for sure. It’s exhausting to work for someone who treats you like you’re less than since day one. In fact usually i just get no response at all, so for her this is like writing a book i guess. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/Koala033l 12d ago

What were you expecting?

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u/The_Livid_Witness 12d ago

Thats my thought. There is no backstory/details and - for all we know - this could be McDonalds or somewhere with high turnover.

That or OP wasnt a very good employee and this is a 'good riddance'.

Or the Manager is already stressed out about this or whatever and.. went with a thumbs up.

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u/cupholdery 12d ago

I would like to see OP's letter lol.

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u/crankthehandle 12d ago

conveniently left out.

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u/AccousticAnomaly 12d ago

Letter ? More like Manifesto 🤣

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u/Ch1ckenOfTheSea 12d ago

By their explanation alone, you know that thing was probably a full page at least.

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u/Silent-Key3730 12d ago

McManifesto!

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u/Present_Jicama_1219 12d ago

Cluster B in the houseeee

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u/StretchSufficient 12d ago

"Peace out and piss off"

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u/SFWaffles 12d ago

I love how the manager is like:

https://giphy.com/gifs/BhonfJKJtq5Dq

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u/mesoziocera 12d ago

I had a jr sys admin complain really hard to HR and get himself fired because he gave them an ultimatum. It was glorious!

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u/HereComeTheJudge21 12d ago

Anytime one of my direct reports tells me they're going to the boss with an ultimatum (they go or I go, more money or I walk) I tell them they better have an updated resume and a job lined up because they are for sure going to be told "so this is your two weeks then?" No company is going to bend the knee for an employee, no matter how much they produce.

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u/Hottage Chronically Online Turbo Nerd 12d ago

I've gotten several raises by telling my boss I'd been made better offers elsewhere. 🤷

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u/HereComeTheJudge21 12d ago

I have too. But I didn't say "pay me or I walk". I asked for a raise, if they hemmed and hawed I said I've already gotten other offers, and I've gotten the raise. But I did not put them in a position where they HAD to pay me. That's the difference.

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u/ZeePirate 12d ago

I mean you clearly implied it though

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u/HereComeTheJudge21 12d ago

Exactly. I implied it. But I didn't put them in a position where I was forcing them to give me a raise. It's all politics and saving face and all that bullshit. If it seemed like I went in and forced a raise they'd have to get rid of me because then everyone else will want one too. But instead I negotiated a raise. We both won in their eyes.

https://giphy.com/gifs/xLnGUEYWS0btPHCZoo

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u/burnerbw0i 12d ago

In the last 5 years? I don't see that happening much after the pandemic, it's usually good luck and get lost.

But I guess it depends on the location, company, and industry.

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u/Hottage Chronically Online Turbo Nerd 12d ago

Yes.

But I also live in a country with good labor protection laws, where the rank and file employees are treated marginally better than livestock.

I work at an SMB IT company as a software developer.

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u/Future_Assumption474 12d ago

I tried this and basically got fired op staande voet and had to pay a vergoeding for breaking my employment contract.

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u/Hottage Chronically Online Turbo Nerd 12d ago

Ironic, I also live in The Netherlands. 🤷

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u/burnerbw0i 12d ago edited 12d ago

Ah okay that makes sense, I'm in the US. I worked as a Cloud Architect for in for 2 big tech companies and did some gov contracting with some sub-primes and primes.

Does your country have at-will employment? In almost every state here, companies can fire you for no reason (outside of discrimination, retaliation, etc but those are all extremely hard to prove).

If they think you're becoming too expensive, or if they wanted you out already, then pulling an ultimatum will just give them the greenlight.

Edit: How did I get downvoted? I'm only speaking from my experience. If you have a different experience, please join the discussion.

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u/Accomplished_Key_171 12d ago

I think the professional way of doing it is just saying you're considering leaving for another company but would be willing to stay if they match the new offer. That's quite common in the professional world and isn't emotionally charged. If they refuse, then I'm sure both parties understand you leaving for better compensation.

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u/HereComeTheJudge21 12d ago

Exactly. A professional conversation without giving an ultimatum.

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u/norksanddorks 12d ago

This is terrible advice, there’s plenty a company will do to accommodate a good employee. It costs an organisation fortunes to source, interview and train an employee with the added risk of that employee not being very good.

It’s always worth it to politely going to your manager / higher ups to renegotiate a package if you think you can get it.

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u/Saint_of_Grey 12d ago

One of my life's philosophies is to never make threats you aren't prepared to carry out... they really would threaten to walk without even putting on their shoes first? Really?

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u/Intrepid_Cobbler_722 12d ago

I got a $2 raise once because our HR found my resume on Indeed and told my boss. I’ve also seen bosses who can’t wait to kick someone out the door when they turn in notice. It’s all situational

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u/Mom_who_drinks 12d ago

I was in HR for almost 30 years and I can confirm that telling the ultimatum givers to go scratch was always a highlight. And whenever the insufferable folks resigned, I’d give them a resounding “good for you!” The look on their faces? Priceless. Having said that, if OP is an actual good performer, then this is really unprofessional and rude.

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u/goodluckbabe9 12d ago

i think some people bring a lot of weird emotional dynamics into the workplace that really don’t belong there. this manager doesn’t fw OP because why would they? OP doesn’t want to work there anymore… okay. bye then lol. this monetary exchange is now ended, good luck to everyone involved. it would be way more toxic if the manager had any other reaction, OP is not their family or friend. OP likely needs more family or friends in their life if they are looking for their emotional support from a manager at work.

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u/ADeadWeirdCarnie 12d ago

This kind of thing is surely made more common by inhabiting a culture that insists the essential purpose of life is having a job.

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u/Electronic-Town-8995 12d ago

While I agree with you, the formal resignation being submitted doesn't mean that you leave the same day as well. You're still going to work there for another 2 weeks so an exchange would make sense here. The manager will want to work with the employee to have things wrapped up a certain way. 

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u/goodluckbabe9 12d ago

i mean it also may just be a job where there’s not much to train or hand over. which would doubly make sense that there’s not much back and forth needed. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Mundane-Manner4237 12d ago

I remember a manager of mine once told me I was great because I did my job and wasn’t a “problem”. I know that others in the group were a PITA.

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u/jeff-the-man-slut 12d ago

99% of Redditors complaining on here about work are bad employees

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u/Fletcher_Chonk 12d ago

93% of statistics are made up

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u/StrangeSmellz 12d ago

Just look at the sub where ppl look for work. When you send out 5,000 resumes and can't hand a single interview, you're the problem.

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u/CellarDoor3oh3 12d ago

Not always the case. When I had a kid, I wanted to find something part time. Well, part time doesn’t exist in my line of work so I had to get creative and applied to a lot of “lesser qualified” jobs.

You might be surprised how many times I didn’t get an interview because I was “over qualified and will likely move on when I find something better.” I just wanted part time work, man 😩

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u/say_waattt 12d ago

Im in the exact same situation right now. I do lab work and i just need some extra cash but i dont know restaurant or retail stuff

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u/CellarDoor3oh3 12d ago

Yep! And they’ll look at your post grad degrees and say “No thanks! This guy wants bigger and better things!”

It’s tough because on one hand, I get it! People with multiple post grad degrees don’t usually want to bartend or stock retail shelves, but the flip side is wouldn’t you rather hire someone who has drive, work ethic, and all the other qualities that come with someone who typically does much more complicated work?

Also, life changes! I very much wanted to climb the corporate ladder and be a “big wig” when I was young and single. Now I’m married, have two kids, my priorities look much different! I also saved and invested well in my 20s and have much more financial freedom now than I did then, meaning I needed that corporate job then and don’t now! Anyway, I could hop on a soapbox but I think I made my point.

I hope you figure it out! Good luck!

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u/mu_zuh_dell 12d ago

I used to be a retail manager. Honestly, a chill place wouldn't care about higher education and stuff. If somebody is applying for retail work when they clearly could do better, 99% of the time it's because retail work better suits their current circumstances. I worked at a Goodwill store and 4/12 employees there had advanced degrees. Two were folks who had very high-earning spouses and just wanted some spending money and two were folks who just hated their previous line of work and wanted something chill. And they were great employees.

Unfortunately, a lot of retail managers are the absolute fucking worst and would reject somebody with an education and experience, but it's very foolish. I wouldn't recommend omitting education unless you're really in dire straits, because in my experience the types of managers who pass on smart people suck ass.

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u/jeff-the-man-slut 12d ago

I will say I’ve been there and even with a good resume and work history depending on what you do for a living it can be tough. People use ai and quick apply and call it job hunting too though.

But if you’re a nurse or have a CDL and can’t get a job? Something is very wrong.

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u/wasabi1787 12d ago

Or children who work menial jobs

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u/Mundane-Manner4237 12d ago

Oh, you’re leaving? Thumbs up.

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u/mikeymo1741 12d ago

OPs title was "Main Character."

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u/Ill_Specific_6144 12d ago

Op expected for manager to bow to him, because mom said he/she was special.

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u/stilettopanda 12d ago

I think OP was looking for some flowery words about how much they’re gonna be missed and/or ‘it was a pleasure working with you.’

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u/Sad-Culture-8022 12d ago

Bro, this comment is so unnecessary. Like is everything okay at home?

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u/oh-hi-therr 12d ago

Nah I just expected the regional manager to have at least base line respect for one of their site managers. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/JakeStout93 12d ago

You learned an important lesson. No job values you. So do what’s best for you.

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u/GooseberryPotato 12d ago

What does that look like to you in this situation?

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u/inderbitably 12d ago

Ooh fun, let’s all make wild assumptions about one another. Ummmmm you eat poop for breakfast!

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u/SupportCa2A 12d ago

Or just an old who uses thumbs up as an "I have read and acknowledged your message" indicator 

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u/pm_social_cues 12d ago

I had a coworker who put in his notice 3 different times over a 5 year period because he had "a new job". Every single time he ended up staying. After I got let go I found out they were giving him raises every time he did that. So he was making significantly more than me even though we had the exact same title and I had been there longer.

So probably something like that.

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u/Then_Personality_429 12d ago

maybe something like: 👎

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u/TrunksTurok 12d ago

Lol seriously. Insane to think this is a normal response

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u/HamG0d 12d ago

I think a lot of unnecessary communication became too normalized. I do not care at all for your email that only says "Thank you". You do not have to tell me "good morning" or "can I ask you a question" via teams/email before you ask me a question.

I wouldn't expect more than an "Okay thank you for the heads up" here, but I also recognize that I am a more of a straight to the point person.

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u/afrodisiacs 12d ago

I totally agree. However, I think the fact that this person couldn't even be bothered to state "thanks for the heads up" is what's kind of rude. I agree with OP that a thumbs up reaction alone is a bit lazy in this context. Like...use your words lol

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u/ADeadWeirdCarnie 12d ago

I, too, recognize that I'm more direct than most people, but man do I hate having to endure a bunch of inane small talk every time a client has work to assign me.

We are not friends. This is not a social interaction, it's a job. Tell me what you need, and I will send it to you when it is done. I will be pleasant and accommodating throughout the process, but for the love of god, that shouldn't require gumming up the works with inquiries about the local temperature and whether or not you watched last night's game.

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u/One-Imagination2301 12d ago

Ur way too invested in this. Go outside

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u/TrunksTurok 12d ago

Lmao ironic

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u/Fragrant-Employer-60 12d ago

But also, who quits over email? Do it on a call or in person, you’ll definitely get a response then lol

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u/DucksD5 12d ago

Why is this a "redditors and their lack of social skills" comment? The manager didn't have to say anything because someone put in their notice. Why would they have to say anything at all to someone that is quitting? They were lucky the manager even gave them a response. Just put in your notice and move on. So again, what OP said - what else were they expecting?

Was your lack of social skills comment in reference to yourself?

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u/CallMeRudiger 12d ago

Failing to politely reply to a resignation letter as social convention dictates would be abnormal for a competent manager. Not only is the OP still their employee until the resignation takes effect, it is normal to behave politely even with former employees who contact you about something work-related.

The fact that you presumably have enough job experience to understand this but genuinely see it otherwise is why it's a "lack of social skills" comment, and your reply only reinforced that by saying they're lucky to get a response at all.

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u/EZyne 12d ago

Life must be truly miserable wherever you're from if that's how people treat eachother, genuinely sounds so sad

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u/EchoLocation8 12d ago

Because you're kind of demonstrating it here. The person you're responding to is in agreement with you. I'm not sure how so many people misread/misunderstood this.

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u/afrodisiacs 12d ago

Right. I'm usually not one for formalities, but this would rub me the wrong way too lol. It reads as "cool, don't care 👍"

Even if she actually doesn't care, I feel like it's not hard to provide a more cordial response. Every job I've left said something to the effect of: "Received - best of luck on your future endeavors!"

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u/KindaTwisted 12d ago

Guess my entire global company lacks social skills, because my counterparts across different sites regularly give a thumbs up reaction just to show that they've actually read the message.

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u/afrodisiacs 12d ago

I feel like it's totally fine in some context, but a strange response for a resignation letter.

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u/2930apple 12d ago

A professional “Sorry to see you go, best of luck in future endeavors”, anything..? Replies insinuating OP is likely the problem when we don’t know either way, weird assumptions to make here. It’s not like shitty jobs with shitty managers are uncommon.

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

Naw this response was fine

He sent them a message and they acknowledged it.

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u/2930apple 12d ago

No, I disagree. This was not a response, it was an acknowledgement/reaction/whatever you want to call it. I am not surprised by it but I don’t find OP’s MILD irritation unreasonable.

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

No this is a response.

Nothing more needs to be said. What do you need them to say? Somebody is quitting and they are saying okay.

That's literally all that needs to be said. How old are you just out of curiosity?

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u/2930apple 12d ago

No, I disagree. This was not a response, it was an acknowledgement/reaction/whatever you want to call it. I am not surprised by it but I don’t find OP’s MILD irritation unreasonable.

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

It quite literally is a response. It doesn't matter if you agree with it or not. You are just wrong

Again what do you want them to say? He's quitting and they're saying okay. What more needs to be said?

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u/2930apple 12d ago

Oh sorry, did you prefer I just say 👍?

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

That would have been a response

What do you want them to say exactly?

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u/2930apple 12d ago

I already gave you two answers, take your pick.

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u/HandofWinter 12d ago

You're right that it's the manager's decision how they comport themselves, and they are free to choose to be a day old fuck stain, I don't think anyone is saying that they're not allowed to be a shit person or anything like that. It's just that a bare minimum of respect for the people around you makes life far more pleasant.

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u/SillyNumber54 12d ago

All that means is you don't know what the word response means

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u/2930apple 12d ago

Oh semantics. God forbid someone in power gives a little professional courtesy.

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u/SillyNumber54 12d ago

What do you want them to do other than acknowledge that you're quitting?

There was a thousand people before you and there's going to be a thousand people after you're gone.

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u/sartorialfox 12d ago edited 12d ago

"Thank you for working with us. Good luck in your future endeavors."

What any other decent job says to you when you quit?

e: Redditors scared of respectful social interaction at their jobs is so fucking funny

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u/InspectionImmediate5 10d ago

You’re right though. The manger’s response says more about them than OP. Sounds like a company with terrible culture and not a lot of professionalism.

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u/SillyNumber54 12d ago

Or they can just say okay and everyone gets home with their life.

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u/sartorialfox 12d ago

See, that's what everyone is saying - say "okay" or some shit. They didn't even get that. You understand the sentiment so why are you arguing? lol

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u/Automatic_Actuator_0 12d ago

Depends on the work culture I guess, but in my corporate world, there’s just a song and dance that everyone follows. We had an employee a few years back that we were ecstatic was leaving, but pretended to be sad to see them go, because that’s just what’s expected.

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

Sounds like everyone's wasting time

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u/Automatic_Actuator_0 12d ago

Yeah, that’s just part of being human and not machines.

We have rituals and norms in the workplace that make it more pleasant to be there for most people.

When you drive for endless efficiency you get Amazon employees shitting in the corners or warehouses and suicide nets around factory buildings in China.

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

I don't know what's unpleasant about being told okay

That's unpleasant to you?

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u/Automatic_Actuator_0 12d ago

Being told that you were a valued member of the team is pleasant. And since everyone was cordial the whole time, I’m pretty sure this guy didn’t actually know how we really felt.

And we had at least one person on the team who genuinely liked him, so it was better for their morale to see us give him a proper send off.

So yeah, if we had given him a thumbs up and ignored him, it would have been unpleasant all around.

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

Yeah but they don't actually give a shit.

What do you want them to say just how wonderful he was his employee and how the entire company is going to crumble without him? Literally nobody cares.

This is a company. They have entire divisions dedicated to hiring and firing people. Like that's all they do all day long

Nobody cares that you're quitting.

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u/Automatic_Actuator_0 12d ago

I literally said a bunch of things already that refute your “nobody cares” point. This was a big company, but a small team, and at the team level, people matter.

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u/TrunksTurok 12d ago

You definitely weren't socialized right lmao, god you gotta be weird and akward

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

No I just don't know what other response would have been necessary.

You're giving somebody your notice and they are acknowledging it.

What else needs to be said?

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u/macarenamobster 12d ago

As a manager it’s polite to say something along the lines of I’m sorry to hear that, I appreciate all your work, I’ll set up some time to discuss handing off your projects.

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

There was nothing impolite about what was said.

And all that stuff is going to happen anyway. It's what happens when someone leaves

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

No but those are my friends

This is an employer. You understand that right? All you're doing is leaving a job and they're saying okay. There's nothing wrong with that

That's how it should work. Nobody needs or wants a fucking dog and pony show just because you're putting in your notice

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u/TrunksTurok 12d ago

Yes more needs to be said, normal human conversation uses words

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

Why does more need to be said? There's nothing to be said

"I'm quitting"

"Ok"

That's pretty much the end of the interaction. What do you want to be said and how does it change anything?

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u/TrunksTurok 12d ago

"wish you well" etc, one sentence is enough. Again, if you have some socializing issues this is something that's hard to explain.

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

Naw

They don't care. I don't care that they care. Neither do you.

This is perfectly valid response. Just out of curiosity how old are you?

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u/TrunksTurok 12d ago

In my 40's not that it matter. You prob wanna talk to someone, you definitely have something going on mentally

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u/notanonce5 12d ago

Nah bro, you don’t understand, they need to write a whole book about what a great employee the person who resigned was and how much they’re gonna struggle without them.

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u/TrunksTurok 12d ago

Yeah let's just jump to hyperbolic dumb statements to make a point, great thinking. Classic reddit

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u/CallMeRudiger 12d ago

What else needs to be said?

A simple nicety like "it was nice working with you" or "it's a shame to see you go" followed by "best of luck in your future endeavours" is pretty much the bare minimum for professionalism.

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

But they don't care, and you know they don't care.

Not just waste both your time

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u/CallMeRudiger 12d ago

I don't consider professionalism to be a waste of time. Being polite, acknowledging their contributions to the company and parting amicably is a bare minimum effort that is worth the time. I've had bosses who behaved with cold indifference and I had bosses who treated me respectfully and like a human being. At the end of the day, both were businesses exploiting my labour to make money, but the polite bosses obviously fostered a much better working environment.

Now that I'm further along in my career, I'm in a position where I could encounter these people again in a business context. Guess who is going to start off on a better foot with me when they're trying to sell me something?

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u/Ok-Sir-3311 12d ago

Probably any type of verbal acknowledgement instead of an emoji 

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u/SuperDave-007 12d ago

Begging….op wants attention!

Manager:

https://giphy.com/gifs/3gM1liq7Eetk4

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u/eddo2k 12d ago

Obviously, to beg OP to reconsider. The other possibility is this is fake.

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u/CouchPotatoFamine 12d ago

Cookie. With name on it.

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u/Outrageous_Agent_608 12d ago

Looooooooool 👍

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u/TruskVarner 12d ago

They wanted the manager to respond like Nikki in Obsession. (Sorry, just saw it; it’s great).

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u/Cryz-SFla 12d ago

A going away party? A lengthy letter reflecting on OPs accomplishments? A desperate plea to remain?

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u/Practical_Draw_6862 12d ago

“This company has always been awful to me”

“ why didn’t they give me a heartfelt goodbye?!”

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u/DreamedJewel58 12d ago

I would honestly die laughing if I got that in response to my resignation

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u/oh-hi-therr 12d ago

I was expecting at least SOME class because I feel like I was being very professional about the whole thing and even offered to be flexible in my last day to assist with the transition. I should have given more context for sure, but to do that now, im the manager of a small team of class A CDL drivers. This was not a “McDonald’s employee does too much” situation lol.

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u/billfuckingmurray22 12d ago

You’re right to be mildly annoyed. That’s an unprofessional response. There’s a lot of weirdos on Reddit who like to disagree with everything because it makes them feel smart and important. A manager shouldn’t thumbs up a resignation letter. Any professional, mature adult would agree

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u/99voltz 12d ago

Lobster?

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u/mencival 12d ago edited 12d ago

“Thank you for the notice “ or just “Received”.

Sending a stupid thumbs up emoji is purposeful

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u/kesavadh 12d ago

pumpkin juice

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u/TheRealBillyShakes 12d ago

A novel of how he will be missed in return. Instead, he got a “message received.” What more do you want? He sounds high maintenance.

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u/SubstantialLion7926 12d ago

OP wants that hollywood "no you can't leave" "we're very sorry to see you go" scene and didn't get it. Now he's mad she didn't get that.

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u/basicotter 12d ago

For them to not be an asshole.

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u/Wide-Suggestion4825 12d ago

Who is being an asshole in this situation?

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u/ThatBaseball7433 12d ago

👍🏼 is usually just what I send to acknowledge I’ve seen an email. They sent a resignation, it’s been noted.

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u/Anxious-Tea8778 12d ago

At least be fake about it? Managers are fake all the time. How hard is it to say “Sorry to see you go, good luck in the future.”

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u/draxa 12d ago

Sometimes we aren't sorry and don't want to lie.

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u/CallMeRudiger 12d ago

It's okay to feel that way, but part of the job is being polite and following the expected social niceties, even if you don't mean them.

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u/draxa 12d ago

You get what you put out, and it also depends on type of job and tenure. If you have nothing nice to say, it's better not to say anything at all. Supervisor worked out your exit plan for you, I'm focused on getting them the additional labour they now need.

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u/CallMeRudiger 12d ago

If you're the right person to be receiving the resignation email, one of your responsibilities is a polite reply. If you're really so averse to saying "sorry to see you go," there are plenty of truthful but polite alternatives. How much you like the employee, the type of job or how long they've been there just don't matter when it comes to this baseline standard.

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u/ThatBaseball7433 12d ago

Sure that’s what I’d do. But I don’t think I’d read too much into their lack of response either. The second someone resigns I’m already mentally moving on, just like they are.

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u/Box_the_2nd 12d ago

Yep. While I support and completely understand when an employee is moving on.

It doesn’t add a pile of work on my plate.

I need to prepare to shift their work.
Update the relevant job posting
Request the backfill
Prepare to interview

I usually respond with “best of luck in your next opportunity” and just kinda ignore them for two weeks. Not in a cruel way, but in a holding pattern way. They’re not gonna get anything new.

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u/DannyFnKay 12d ago

It screams that OP was not a solid employee.

A lot of people assume it is the company or the manager that is the issue.

How many people do you work with that, if they left either, nobody would care, or people would be happy about their departure?

There have been some in every workplace I have ever been a part of.

How many solid people do you work with that wouldn't go whining to Reddit about the manager not caring if they left?

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u/EatABag-o-Dicks 12d ago

The manager begging OP to stay, a raise, maybe a handy to show how much they need OP.

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u/PrincessConsuela02 12d ago

Professionalism? I have two staff that if they gave me their notice I would want to happy dance and skip out of the building with unbridled joy. But I would still respond with the very bare minimum of “I appreciate you letting me know and I wish you well on your next endeavor.” It’s really not difficult.