Stuck Without a Relieving Letter: How Can I Speed Up the Process After Resigning?

I had filled out a 1-year bond with a company located at a distant place. I left the company after 4 months due to my poor health caused by the environment there. I knew that I was supposed to pay a certain amount of money to be relieved from my obligations, which I have no problem with.

However, it has now been 3 weeks since my resignation, and the company is unnecessarily delaying the process by stating that an additional 8 weeks are required, a timeline that was never mentioned in the bond's clause. As a result, I am unable to apply anywhere else because I do not have a relieving letter from them.

Kindly suggest a course of action.

Hi Shrutiza,

If you are ready to pay the amount against the bond and have intimated the concerned senior person in that company in writing, then the company is required to clear your account. Additionally, please speak to the senior person regarding the same and inform him that you are ready to pay the bond amount.

Abhishek

Shruti,

It's difficult to advise just sitting online as we don't know what actually has been written in the bond. If you are willing to pay the amount or even if you have already paid the amount as mentioned in the bond, even then it takes 30-45 days to get the relieving letter. Just speak to your reporting manager, and I am sure that the issue will be resolved.

Regards,
Sanjeev Sharma

Did you put your reason for resignation in the letter? If you did not, then it is advisable that you discuss the matter with a senior member of the firm, as the other folks have advised, so that an acceptance letter is offered to you to enable you to apply for a new job. Do not forget that your resignation has created a vacuum the company has to deal with; hence, probably, the delay. Was that the reason for the delay in replying to your letter?

Good Luck,

Paa Kow

Dear Shruti,

Why do you want to return the bond money? Is it because you feel guilty or unable to cope up? I believe you should not return the money because it is not your fault. Instead, try to understand the reasons behind your departure, especially considering your health issues. Perhaps your health prevented you from working in that particular environment due to the lack of proper atmosphere, support, or time, among other reasons.

Therefore, do not let sentimentality cloud your judgment, and make a decision based on your experiences.

Thanks,
John