Woman tells story about being fired
Know exactly when you have to leave a job you no longer want can be tricky. You need to make sure you have a new gig or have enough money saved up to last you until you do. But one thing that many fail to consider is what happens in the workplace after you submit your resignation.
In 2022, a woman named Leigh took to TikTok to share the consequences of handing in her two-week notice to her employer. She fully expected to complete the projects she was working on, but was in for a big surprise.
The TikToker was fired after handing in her two week notice.
“I think I got fired today… after giving my two weeks’ notice,” Leigh said as she sliced up a pizza for the camera. Leigh tendered her resignation on a Wednesday, informing her boss that her last day would be in two weeks.
According to her, she was called to her project manager’s office by Friday to provide more details about why she had chosen to quit her job. The woman did not elaborate on why she had chosen to leave her position, but she was taken aback when her supervisor told her at the end of the call that she would not have to work through her notice period because she only had six or worked for seven weeks.
He told her her last day would be that day, and a confused Leigh responded by asking about the work in progress she had at the time. “I haven’t finished all my work yet,” she told him, to which he replied, “I don’t care. Angela can do it.”
Since leaving, the former employee has taken to TikTok to offer advice to other people who may be ready to quit their jobs: “Make sure you have an emergency fund before you quit.” She closed the video by telling viewers she was about to email her boss asking for her resignation.
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A two week notice period does not necessarily mean that you will remain employed during that time.
Employees often have the misconception that if you quit your job say you’re leaving within two weeks they are obligated to keep you working and pay you for that time. Most states track work at willand since most employees develop a severe case of “short-term illness” after they quit, a company may not see the value in keeping you on the job after you’ve stated your intent to leave.
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Not only do employees stop performing at an acceptable level, but those with a vendetta who leave on bad terms might as well committing sabotage by deleting company filessharing confidential data or sending unauthorized emails to the entire workforce to create chaos.
When a company decides to end your engagement earlier than the last day you expected, they will typically pay you during your notice period, although you will no longer have to work there. Breaking the relationship early can result in unemployment benefits and most organizations will not want to cost the company money by replacing a voluntary termination with an involuntary termination.
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Dismissal is not automatic and can only be expected under certain circumstances.
Time and time again I hear employees who are laid off say that they are going to ask for their dismissal. Being fired is not an automatic reason for dismissal.
Keep in mind that these agreements are usually accompanied by a confidentiality agreement that prohibits former employees from making disparaging comments about the company. Even if severance pay is paid, that is standard practice award one week’s wages per year of service.
Given that Leigh had only been with the company for a month and a half, it’s highly unlikely she’d want to bow to her and give her severance pay – unless, of course, something serious happened that forced her to quit, and they want to keep it a secret.
NyRee Ausler is a writer and author from Seattle, Washington. She addresses workplace issues using the experience gained over two decades of working in Human Resources and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
This article originally appeared on YourTango
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