Hi friends, one of my friends is dissatisfied with the organization where she is currently employed. She wants to resign and also wishes the senior management of XXX Org to understand the reasons for her dissatisfaction. Therefore, she wrote a letter to the senior management as follows:
I have informed you that I was going to re-join XXX Organisation from 1st June 2012, but I regret to inform you that I am resigning from my position with XXX Org due to some issues that have deeply affected me. I want to share these issues with the hope that they will provide insight into the employee experience and may help reduce the attrition rate.
The Issues Are as Follows:
• Pay: I am the least paid employee in XXX Org. I understand that my pay was set low due to my interview performance. However, shouldn't the work assigned to me reflect my pay? You are paying 25K to consultants who are performing the same tasks as I am. What justifies this differentiation? In several instances, when work is assigned to me, I suggest the names of those with less work, but they are refused because their CTC is higher. Why hire people at a higher daily rate? My take-home salary is around 6,500/-. Has anyone considered how I am living in Hyderabad with this amount and what I am contributing to my parents?
• Timings: Office hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. I question why people come at 5:30 p.m. with work and ask us to complete it before going home, which has often kept me in the office until 8:00 p.m. During the first three months, Ms. X and I worked until 3:00 a.m. at home, which Ms. Y is aware of, yet we were never recognized. My observation at XXX Org is that people value those who speak more and showcase their work rather than those who speak less and perform more.
• March Salary: When I was ill, I spoke to Mr. YYY and Ms. ZZZ about releasing my March salary, which would have been very helpful as my family's financial situation was critical, and I am the sole provider. Instead, I became a burden to them. I did not ask for a loan or advance, only for the salary for the days I worked at XXX Org. Is there anything wrong with that? If policies and formalities are to be followed, then everything should adhere to them. However, despite continuous follow-up with the HRIM domain, I have not received any offer letter or STC, yet I have served XXX Org for four months. If policies and formalities are not applicable to the offer letter and STC, why are they applicable to my salary?
• Tax: If an employee earns less than 30K a year, there should be no tax deduction. I discussed this with Ms. ZZZ several times, and she agreed, yet tax was still deducted from my salary. Is it fair to deduct unnecessarily from my salary? Do the policies dictate this?
All the above issues have occurred multiple times, leading to my loss of interest in working with XXX Org. I joined to prove myself to those who rejected me in the interview. I hope I have done so, but I am forced to resign with great dissatisfaction because the culture at XXX Org does not suit my financial and mental conditions. I hope my experience will help senior management take care of my other friends at XXX Org. Hence, I am submitting my resignation. Please consider it.
Can she write like that? Does it seem professional? Please provide your comments on XXX Organisation and my friend Ms. Rani.
From India, Guntur
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I have informed you that I was going to re-join XXX Organisation from 1st June 2012, but I regret to inform you that I am resigning from my position with XXX Org due to some issues that have deeply affected me. I want to share these issues with the hope that they will provide insight into the employee experience and may help reduce the attrition rate.
The Issues Are as Follows:
• Pay: I am the least paid employee in XXX Org. I understand that my pay was set low due to my interview performance. However, shouldn't the work assigned to me reflect my pay? You are paying 25K to consultants who are performing the same tasks as I am. What justifies this differentiation? In several instances, when work is assigned to me, I suggest the names of those with less work, but they are refused because their CTC is higher. Why hire people at a higher daily rate? My take-home salary is around 6,500/-. Has anyone considered how I am living in Hyderabad with this amount and what I am contributing to my parents?
• Timings: Office hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. I question why people come at 5:30 p.m. with work and ask us to complete it before going home, which has often kept me in the office until 8:00 p.m. During the first three months, Ms. X and I worked until 3:00 a.m. at home, which Ms. Y is aware of, yet we were never recognized. My observation at XXX Org is that people value those who speak more and showcase their work rather than those who speak less and perform more.
• March Salary: When I was ill, I spoke to Mr. YYY and Ms. ZZZ about releasing my March salary, which would have been very helpful as my family's financial situation was critical, and I am the sole provider. Instead, I became a burden to them. I did not ask for a loan or advance, only for the salary for the days I worked at XXX Org. Is there anything wrong with that? If policies and formalities are to be followed, then everything should adhere to them. However, despite continuous follow-up with the HRIM domain, I have not received any offer letter or STC, yet I have served XXX Org for four months. If policies and formalities are not applicable to the offer letter and STC, why are they applicable to my salary?
• Tax: If an employee earns less than 30K a year, there should be no tax deduction. I discussed this with Ms. ZZZ several times, and she agreed, yet tax was still deducted from my salary. Is it fair to deduct unnecessarily from my salary? Do the policies dictate this?
All the above issues have occurred multiple times, leading to my loss of interest in working with XXX Org. I joined to prove myself to those who rejected me in the interview. I hope I have done so, but I am forced to resign with great dissatisfaction because the culture at XXX Org does not suit my financial and mental conditions. I hope my experience will help senior management take care of my other friends at XXX Org. Hence, I am submitting my resignation. Please consider it.
Can she write like that? Does it seem professional? Please provide your comments on XXX Organisation and my friend Ms. Rani.
From India, Guntur
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I think she does not know how to get the right exposure in the organization. It is not about working hard; it's about working SMART.
Tips:
1. She has to get rid of her behavior of complaining.
2. She is also not very sure about her capabilities. She has to consider whether the compensation is enough or really a match for her capabilities before she signs any contracts with companies.
3. She should not compare herself with others; he is working more, she is working less, I am killing myself by working more. These kinds of feelings will only lead to frustration. Instead, she should stop thinking about others and start focusing on her progress. How to finish tasks is one matter, while how to benefit from completing tasks or assigned work is truly different and interesting.
4. She should conduct a self-appraisal. If she believes she is worth more, she can find a job anywhere with better compensation.
5. Even in her next job, I would like to advise her not to work hard but to work SMART.
Best of luck to her.
Regards,
Rashid
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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78Tips:
1. She has to get rid of her behavior of complaining.
2. She is also not very sure about her capabilities. She has to consider whether the compensation is enough or really a match for her capabilities before she signs any contracts with companies.
3. She should not compare herself with others; he is working more, she is working less, I am killing myself by working more. These kinds of feelings will only lead to frustration. Instead, she should stop thinking about others and start focusing on her progress. How to finish tasks is one matter, while how to benefit from completing tasks or assigned work is truly different and interesting.
4. She should conduct a self-appraisal. If she believes she is worth more, she can find a job anywhere with better compensation.
5. Even in her next job, I would like to advise her not to work hard but to work SMART.
Best of luck to her.
Regards,
Rashid
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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Thanks for your prompt reply on this. Below are my observations on her concerns mentioned:
Pay
It's decided based on the capabilities and skills of the individual. In the domestic process, the package is always below 10K for a fresher, and we should not be expecting more than that. As far as an individual's needs are concerned, it always seems less, regardless of where you live or the reasons you are working for. Do not compare your salary with others due to these reasons and who is getting what and how much.
Timings
I must say that she is very hardworking, which is good. However, these days we have to work smart and perform SMART work as well. Being a fresher/new joiner, it is always recommended to give time to the process and learn as quickly as you can. It's not about speaking or showcasing but how you present it that matters a lot.
Salary Issue
The individual must be in the probationary period, and hence, it has happened to her. It is always advisable not to take unnecessary leaves within the first 6 months of service.
Tax
Regarding this, you should write to the concerned department, and I hope you will get the refund. But first, read the company policy again for better understanding.
Last but not least, the letter drafted above is not professional. If you have understood my points above, you must have an idea of "WHY SO." Just have patience and confidence within yourself (or her).
My best wishes and good luck to both of you!!
From India, Delhi
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Pay
It's decided based on the capabilities and skills of the individual. In the domestic process, the package is always below 10K for a fresher, and we should not be expecting more than that. As far as an individual's needs are concerned, it always seems less, regardless of where you live or the reasons you are working for. Do not compare your salary with others due to these reasons and who is getting what and how much.
Timings
I must say that she is very hardworking, which is good. However, these days we have to work smart and perform SMART work as well. Being a fresher/new joiner, it is always recommended to give time to the process and learn as quickly as you can. It's not about speaking or showcasing but how you present it that matters a lot.
Salary Issue
The individual must be in the probationary period, and hence, it has happened to her. It is always advisable not to take unnecessary leaves within the first 6 months of service.
Tax
Regarding this, you should write to the concerned department, and I hope you will get the refund. But first, read the company policy again for better understanding.
Last but not least, the letter drafted above is not professional. If you have understood my points above, you must have an idea of "WHY SO." Just have patience and confidence within yourself (or her).
My best wishes and good luck to both of you!!
From India, Delhi
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The Challenge of "Working Smart"
All people say "work smart, work smart," but what does that really mean? When you are not in another person's shoes and have not experienced their difficulties or issues, how can you just advise them to work smart? There are still people who perform very well, but because they are exploited, they become sad and write such kinds of letters.
Anyways, writing such letters will help your friend ease her pain rather than keeping it compressed in her mind and heart, which could ultimately lead to a brain hemorrhage or a heart attack. Whatever you have to say, say it with full confidence and confront that person so that in your mind, you feel calmness.
From India, Madras
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All people say "work smart, work smart," but what does that really mean? When you are not in another person's shoes and have not experienced their difficulties or issues, how can you just advise them to work smart? There are still people who perform very well, but because they are exploited, they become sad and write such kinds of letters.
Anyways, writing such letters will help your friend ease her pain rather than keeping it compressed in her mind and heart, which could ultimately lead to a brain hemorrhage or a heart attack. Whatever you have to say, say it with full confidence and confront that person so that in your mind, you feel calmness.
From India, Madras
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