Resigned Without Notice: How to Handle Missing Documents and Employer Perception?

Resigning Without Notice: Consequences and Next Steps

I have recently quit my job with an Indian company (X) without serving a notice period. I have a total of 4 years of experience, but I worked for this particular organization for just 3 months. I was working on a project that essentially needed an adequate system, which X failed to provide. The Main Lead raised questions about my performance, which made me feel demotivated and upset. One day, I logged in and emailed my resignation to my reporting manager, copying HR, and left the company.

HR called me later that day, and I explained a few things to him about my situation at work.

Including X in Your Resume: Potential Implications

Now, please explain the consequences of the following situation: I included X in my resume with a prospective employer. Will I have a chance to update my resume? How will the new employer perceive me when they find out about these circumstances or if I am unable to submit the experience or relieving letter? Can I honestly tell the new employer that I won't be able to provide all the documents related to X? Is this acceptable?

Requesting a Relieving Letter: Challenges and Options

A month later, I spoke with the old HR and expressed my regret for my actions. I further requested the issuance of a relieving letter. HR denied my request, stating that my data is finalized, and an absconding letter has been sent. What options do I have next?

I look forward to your urgent and valuable advice.

Avoid Emotional Reactions in Career Decisions

Exit was based on emotional reactions. Such decisions are best avoided.

Now that the act has been done and you compounded it by including X in your resume, be open and honest with your new company. Inform them that you left after a discussion with HR and that they are now declining to provide relieving papers due to your failure to serve the notice period. It is better to be upfront with your prospective employer or, in the next company, do not mention this short employment.

The biggest lesson here is to avoid emotional reactions when quitting. Even if unhappy, try to resign on decent terms in the future.

Sir, thank you for the quick response. I will try to convince my prospective employer as you suggested. However, I would like to add that I tried to work with the existing resources and tools, which made it difficult to complete the assigned tasks. I requested a few tool upgrades, but they were rejected upfront. Even after working efficiently, I was blamed repeatedly in meetings. I felt that this project was endless and that the management placed very little value on its employees' time and suggestions.