what to do if your manager doesnt accept resignation?

I never quite understood the whole concept of a manager "not accepting resignations"...If I were going to quit, I wouldn't give a rat's furry a$$ if they accepted my resignation or not. I would just give them a date and let them know that it would be my last day. I would then clean out my office on that day and leave. After that, they would be on their own whether they accepted my resignation or not...

I needed to see where you are from to try and give you some good advice. I am not sure why your company is not accepting resignations, I would however pick up another course on the day time or whenever you can so you can be ready when you can quit your job and get something better than what you even thought. If jobs are not as many as in the usa, I would just count my blessings you know.

Well, my friend, we seem to be having the same problem right now and I sympathize with the "caged bird" feeling. I'm actually no longer happy with my current work these days to the point that I'm seriously considering resigning. The most daunting problem though is whether my boss would allow me to resign or not. Though I read somewhere that employers can't actually prevent their employees from leaving when they want to as that would constitute involuntary servitude which is unconstitutional (though don't quote me on that *lol*). So yeah... Good luck to the both of us.

Your manager is unreasonable. That is against the labor code. You can ask for help from the Labor Department in your country if you think that your reason for living the company is reasonable.

theres nothing your company can do send it in writing that you are leaving your position on say 1st april 2009 and leave lol, they cant stop you so totally irrelevant if they accept your resignation or not lol,

I think your manager is also trying to say that you should think about it first. Many people are craving to have a job and he might think that it is also for you. You can also consider yourself worthy of the job because of your performance. Well, maybe you are nominated to be promoted, and you need to check it. But in case you've really decided, talk to him seriously that you really dont want the job anymore and you are not really not enjoying it. Tell him also that your lack of interest might affect the performance of the company ^_^

it sounds really weird to me... why would your manager will not accept any resignations at all??? have you ask him/her for the reasons??? i think the company can't force to keep you if you didn't want to work there anymore... but now is a recession time and it is hard to find a job... a slightly less paid job is still much better rather than being jobless... that's what i thought... good luck... hope everything will go well for you... take care and have a nice day...

oh wow, i didnt know managers could do such a thing and not accept resignations. i think you would be able to take the issue further, (department of fair trading) ?maybe i know if a company really doesnt want to let u go, you should be able to work something out with them, change of hours, or pay rate etc. there would have to be a reason why they arent accepting people and they should have to explain why. sorry im not really any help.. but i hope you work things out.

Can't you just stop reporting for work. What will he do then? I am sure he won't come to your place to drag you out. But with this recession do you think it is wise to change job?

I know things are very different in India than in the US. I don't know how things work in the professional world there. I'll make a suggestion based on my experience here and you can decide if it would work where you live... First, you need to figure out if you can afford to be without work for a few months. Even if you think you can afford it, I would still suggest that you find a replacement job BEFORe you quit your current job. Is the job that you are in now, the first job you've ever had? If it is not, then you could use recommendations from a previous job, instead of the one you are in now. I don't think you should need an "acceptance of resignation" in order to get another job. What should be most important is to demonstrate that you are qualified to do the work of the job you are applying for. If they want to know why you left the previous job, tell them the truth. You want to earn more money and you want a job that is more challenging! In the US those reasons are admirable. Wanting to improve your life by moving up in the word is considered a good thing here. I would think that would be an admirable quality in ANY country. But I know that cultures vary greatly and I could be wrong about what business owners are looking for in India. Good luck, I hope this helps you.

It is not up to the manager, I guess! If you wanna leave, you should leave! Who bother caring about him or her! Maybe you sort of some difficulties that you don't feel like mentioning! Well, in my culutre, the manager can't stop up donging anything in reason! I kind of can't understand the manager that you mentioned

I guess you are working on a call center based on what you have describe. call centers usually are very particular with the employees turn around. based on the resignation of the people in the company. In my own prerogative the company doesn't have the right not to accept any resignation files by the employee may the reason be valid or invalid for it is the employees right. As long as you gave ample time for the effectivity of your resignation that it is within the allowable number of day then they should accept it. at times they may just ask for extension for a 15 to 30 days but again they should allow it since an employee who is not happy with the work they are in would be useless since it affects the productivity.

First of all look for the reasons that why your manager is not accepting your resignation.May be there is already a shortage of staff in your calling center.I think you should clearly discuss the problem of less pay with him and your problem might be solved.

Your manager can not keep you from leaving your position. Maybe you should get a written statement that they do not want to accept resignations. You will have proof of this when you go for your next interview. I too, am looking for a change in location in hopes for a better job; however, my future lies in the hands of the....ahem...court system, because I will be taking my kids with me. I seriously want to leave to..fed up in Michigan.

I am also from India. I am working as a medical transcriptionist. In my company also they don't accept resignation, but people do resign after they get a good job. Have you sign any contract? I think you should talk to the managers that your husband got a transfer or you are shifting to another place or to your native place or some lies like that and try to quit the job, if you really want to quit the job. I think if you really feel that you are getting less paid and you really doesn't like the present job you should quit the job.

gayathrigs, First of all, you will need to ask yourself if you are bonded or contracted to the company or not? You should be wary and knowing on this as the company will have the right not to let you go - not when you have not completed serving your bond or contract. If you are then you may want to see what is the compensation like to disrupt and terminate the agreement prematurely. And it will be helpful and required for you to disclose such matters to your forthcoming employers so that they can consider buying out your bond or contract. Now, I seem to understand that you are resigning without a job in hand and I would advise you against it especially at a time like this. It is perfectly alright and legal to attend prospective job interviews after office hours or personal annual leave or rest days. After securing a job, you can inform your prospective company when your commencement date will be which will have to coincide with your resignation pre-requirements or your national labor laws. Please note that you will not be allowed to work in your new company when you are on annual leave time with your current company. This happens when your company does not want to pay you for your unclaimed annual leave and you will have to factor the numbers there into your advance resignation notice. To be fair, I think you can always try and seek out solutions with your current company first before considering going to another company. I am sure if the company is fully satisfied and happy with your performance I am confident that they would not paying you slightly or even well above market rate. Failing which then would you want to consider resigning. However, not without having a confirmed job in hand. Hope this will be of help and do take care. All the best.

You need to find your self a lawyer or some kind or organisation,we have the citizens advise bureau we need a p45 in England to take to the next job .Your employer can make it almost impossible to find another job so handle with care take advise before you do anything.Take great care.

I'm not sure why your company does not accept resignation. It's you who is resigning and it should not affect their business. Sure they would lose a great person like but that not enogh reason for them not to accept your resignation. Submit your resignation...Give them a 2 weeks notice and see what they do. No one can stop you from resigning. It's your life not theirs.