How to Protect Yourself When You Resign

"I resigned on a conference call, gave them six weeks' notice, and told them I'd be happy to do a knowledge transfer. My computer screen went black while I was still on the call. They kicked me to the curb that fast. Oh, and they told me to ship my computer back." My client was gutted, but stories like this are typical. Whether you're flipping burgers or managing global marketing campaigns, here's what you need to know when it comes to people and resigning — and for the record, employers of any size are people. <h2>Humans hate rejection.</h2> You may never have thought of your resignation or departure from a company project that way, and your employer may not either, yet don't be surprised if they respond as if they've been rejected, which might take you by surprise. Add to that, in an increasingly litigious world, more and more employers are cruel in the name of mitigating risk. It's all, "You're a member of the family," until it's "Business is business, and we're responsible to the stockholders." If you get to work through your notice period, know this can be tricky and require tactful navigation. It may not be. This isn't an indictment of the many employers who do a fantastic job exiting you with dignity. This is for you if Toxicity the Great and Terrible has taken hold. Accept that many people haven't moved very far up Maslow's hierarchy, and it shows up in the weirdest ways when you tap out. <a href="https://medium.com/management-matters/how-to-protect-yourself-when-you-resign-275305518158">Read More</a>