Frustrated with Unrelated Tasks and No HR Support: How Can I Resign Properly?

Hi, I joined a small company in November 2013 as a software engineer. The offer letter they provided does not include details such as:

1. Probation period.
2. Notice period.
3. They only mentioned my salary per annum but did not specify the basic salary, gross salary, etc.

We do not have an HR department in our company. Additionally, my manager has not set up a salary account, doesn't provide payslips or an identity card, and does not pay salaries on time.

Seeking Advice on Resignation

Now, if I want to resign from the current company, what are the best ways to do so? I am asking because my manager is assigning me tasks unrelated to my job, such as paying bills. I am extremely frustrated with this situation. Please suggest some ways for me to resign properly and find a better job.

Thanks in advance.

I presume that you are a youngster and this is your first or second job. If it is so, I would suggest that you try to learn to cope with such situations and not switch jobs immediately. Organizations are not a 'bed of roses' anymore. But at the same time, politely discuss with your manager that your earnest expectations are a clear job description, pay slip, ID card, etc. If things do not work out, then you may decide otherwise. However, you should plan for a 'graceful departure'.

Wait for some more time. If things do not improve, then you can search for another job. Until and unless you have an alternate job in hand, it is not advisable to resign from your current job and start searching or hunting for a new job. There will be more weightage in searching for jobs while you are still employed so that you can negotiate; otherwise, it will be difficult for you to negotiate.

Regards,
Adoni Suguresh
Sr. Executive (Personnel, Administration & Industrial Relations) RETD
Labour Law Consultant

I think after almost one year, you are realizing the inadequacies of your career with this company. Based on your description, I don't expect things to improve dramatically in the immediate future. I believe the best option available to you is to look for a better job in a better organization as early as possible and quit by giving at least one month's notice. I think you are also in the same state of mind; otherwise, you wouldn't have raised this query here. Don't worry about a relieving letter or experience certificate, etc. After all, you can't afford to include in your CV tasks like electricity bill remitting and such things. Most importantly, try to improve your competitive know-how, which is the only thing that will take you places and help you in the future, and nothing else.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Best regards.

Options for Handling Employment Challenges

All is in your hands. Either bear with your employer or just leave the organization. At the end of the month, what matters is... salary.

So, try to be polite and digest the fact that every organization pays only when they have work. Don't take it too personally to heart about paying the electricity bill. Just take it lightly. It's just a matter of 5 minutes. I agree... Why should you pay? Leave that part from your end.

Just feel that you are helping your company by spending 1 hour of your time paying the electricity bill (because your company didn't lay you off due to no work, they are still keeping you and giving you the salaries).

Just think of many companies. Due to no reasons, they are laying off! Just because of no projects or cost-cutting!

Always, you have another option. Update your resume, tell the facts that you don't have an offer letter, pay slip, ID card, etc. Some organizations trust this and digest the fact. But overall, hard work matters!

Daily update your resume. Keep searching for jobs like anything. You will end up with interview calls. And finally, one great day, a good offer rolls out.

Ensure that you are not looking for a great pay (the first priority is to get rid of this job where there are no procedures in place).

Slow and steady wins the race.

It's really shocking to see almost everyone suggesting to either put up with it or quit, with minimal resistance. Not one person has pointed out that it is inappropriate for the organization or suggested speaking up about it. This "English maibaap" culture is nothing but a social slave mentality. What is this nonsense about your service being one year, or that you are helping the company? There is something called dignity of labor; there must be organizational ethics and respect for the person and position. It may be okay to be of help, but certainly not okay to ignore protocol. I notice gross employment rule violations and poor office documentation procedures. It may sound practical to say "put up until you find an alternative," but who is going to bell the cat? It's time to seek an opportunity to sit across the table and express your grievances politely. Tell them where it hurts, then wait for the reply; sure enough, it's going to be "dadagiri." Leave the toxic job; you will surely feel better and find a job that matches your competence.