Reg: Absconding

Hi all,

I recently joined a company around 20 days ago. I am currently unsatisfied with the work assigned to me and have received another job offer. Can I leave my current company without notice and accept the other offer? I had intended to resign, but the company policy requires a 60-day notice period. However, the alternative offer will expire before the notice period ends.

According to my current company's policy, employees who abandon their duties will be terminated, and the process takes approximately 15 days. My concern is whether there will be any future repercussions for me if I choose to leave the current company without completing the notice period.

Hi Santhanam,

Your idea of absconding, per se, is unethical. An employer who has given you the job from which you earned your bread and butter should be respected. Give them a chance to find a replacement or facilitate a smooth transition, for which the notice period clause is formulated.

Pon

Hi Santhanam,

You wish to abscond from a job in which you spent 20 days. Then you will join another company, dislike the job, and leave in 30 days. After that, you join a 3rd company and leave that company in 60 days. Wow! Nice attitude!! You find absconding as such a convenient option. I think that is why the recruitment industry in India is flourishing! HR recruiters shall thank you for your efforts.

Sarcasm aside, think about your own future. What examples are you setting for your career path? Before evaluating another company's offer, which must be tempting you to leave this job, first do a self-check on what exactly you want to do in life and your career. Else, this high paycheck chase will never end.

You disliked the job/company in a mere 20 days of your joining. This speaks of your stability in patience and attitude unless you are not provided what is offered, then it's justified to leave the job. But if that was the case, you would have mentioned so in your post.

However, if I were the employer and the employee wanted to leave within a month, I would gladly let that person off rather than bear him for 2 more months without will or enthusiasm.

I understand that you are unsure about whether this is related to your current work assignment. Be honest, how confident are you that the new offer you have received will meet your needs?

It should not pose any issues if you decide to leave the company you are currently employed at, but do not make a habit out of it!

Dear Santhanam,

The basic issue is: when you were recruited, did your company provide a copy of the job description? Few companies, when they upload the job on portals like naukri.com, monster.com, etc., they also upload the job description. Looking at the position and the type of work candidates apply for, this is what you have done too.

Now, the question is: has your employer given you the work as per the job description? When you were selected, what questions were asked in the interview, and has the work been given related to the competencies that you possess?

If the answer to both the questions is "yes," then you have no moral right to quit the job. I would say the company has done its job fairly.

However, if the answer to these questions is no, then what have you done to do the job according to your position or competencies? Have you spoken to your HR and any other authority? What is their take on this? I don't think that if you are a technical person and your company has allotted your work in some accounts or security department, or vice versa.

It appears that your dilemma is because of higher remuneration that the second job may provide you. The discontentment of the current job is a sequel to the green grass that you have started perceiving at some other location.

I would not say you should quit or should not quit, but then think that you are the owner of the company and some chap just absconds after 15 days of recruitment! What feeling will you have then? How will you be able to run your business with the breach of faith off and on?

Thanks,

Dinesh V Divekar

Limit of your words is the limit of your world.

Hi All,

I have joined a company recently around 20 days back. Now I am not satisfied with the work given to me, and I have another offer with me. Can I abscond from the current company and join another company? I had thought of resigning from the company, but I need to serve for 60 days as per company policy. My other offer will expire if I serve the notice period.

As per my current company policy, they will terminate the employee if they abscond from duty. And as per the company policy, it will take 15 days to abscond. My question is... will there be a problem in the future for me if I abscond from the current company?

Dear Mr. Santhanam,

I second Mr. Dinesh's concerns.

1) Kindly let us know if you have had productive discussions with HR regarding the roles and responsibilities assigned to you.

2) Have there been any changes in roles, responsibilities, or job description from what was agreed upon during the interview process?

It is unethical to make conclusions within 20 days of starting employment. You may be tempted by a new offer that sounds lucrative, but do you fully understand the nature of the assignment you are expected to undertake?

I urge you to think creatively and consider all aspects before making a decision. There are effective ways to address any concerns in the workplace.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

With profound regards,

No better advice can be given by anybody than the advice given above.

I doubt Mr. Santhanam will, first of all, get back on this issue. He must have posted the question, thinking no one will reply, or he must be expecting only what he wants - Yes, you abscond - like that. A true and honest person who wants to come up in life in a proper manner would not have thought as above or sought answers from a forum like this.

Wonderful advice for those who are in a similar mindset and who may happen to see these postings. Thanks a lot from my side for providing a lot of clarity on the question asked.

Sundararaman

Hi all,

I would like to let everyone know that the offer I am considering is paying me less than my current package. The issue is that I am a technical person and have been assigned to an operations team. They conducted my interview in the field where I have experience!

Dear Santhanam,

You still have an opportunity to discuss with your HR and resolve issues rather than allowing devilish thoughts to conquer your mind. I do agree that JOB SATISFACTION is the most important factor closely associated with EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE/PRODUCTIVITY LEVELS. This is the only factor that makes employees continue with their EMPLOYER.

Your organization's HR must address your issues, and it is your responsibility to present your issues constructively. Kindly COMMUNICATE rather than ARGUE with your HR and avoid getting "OUT OF CONTROL OR LOSING CONTROL" under all circumstances. You have to make them understand the difference between the "ROLE YOU HAD AGREED TO DELIVER" and the "RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED," which are proportionately ASSOCIATED with your CAREER/FUTURE.

In case they don't agree to your terms, you can opt for RESIGNATION rather than serving the SERVICE PERIOD, as the EMPLOYER cannot enforce any kind of LAW when he fails to "STICK TO HIS COMMITMENTS."

Think wisely before you make any decision, and ensure all your decisions support LONG-TERM BENEFITS for your CAREER/FUTURE.

Good Luck.

With profound regards

It is nice to note Mr. Santhanam has come back with good intentions.

Now he should follow Mr. Shaik Abdul Khadir's suggestion. Discuss with HR clearly, conveying that this is not the job which he is supposed to do (as he was promised something else related to his core subject).

If HR still does not agree, in the resignation letter itself, Mr. Santhanam can mention that he opts to resign because he was not allocated the field of job for which he was assured during the interview and induction. Serve the notice period and then leave the organization.

To be on the safer side, one copy of the resignation letter may be sent by Registered Post, Speed Post, or even Courier, other than handing over the resignation letter in person.

Once the required (hopefully 30 days) notice period is served, if the management does not reallocate the job related to his core field, it is for Santhanam to demand the relieving letter.

Best wishes to Santhanam to make a wise decision. Please do not make decisions emotionally. Hasty decisions might lead to problems.

Sundararaman