#resignation

I have long seen a strong resemblance between James Bond and our job as Account Executives. The mission is tough, failure can strike at any time, yet, like James, we rely on special skills and talent to survive. Mission after mission, year after year. And like James, we must be the best to still stand tall…even when facing death.
When I joined Oracle in 2005, I was threatened three times with being fired before turning 0% into 150% with a single deal. I was a Quota Achiever. An indescribable feeling. I survived. I was a hero.

That was my first Apps Win.

130 Apps Wins later, I am still a Quota Achiever, today at 170% achievement…but the excitement is gone. Management demands performance, and we deliver, year after year, pain after pain. But when performance is constant, why are we not allowed to grow?

Passion powers performance. Mission Impossible when there is no motivation. Even Ethan Hunt would agree.

To those who see my value and commitment for this company that I still love, I thank you deeply, it means the world. Soldiers should not be treated this way.
I am leaving today heart-broken, but I am leaving standing tall.

… I’m clearing out my personal belongings and beginning to work with a couple of headhunters. I do not accept being lectured to in what is a violation of standing company policy to not politicize our workplace. This company, now aka Fox News Jr., no longer deserves me and my talent. I will no longer contribute to what it has become over the last several months. Everyone has their last straw and this was it for me. Only I have power over my work life. I do wish circumstances were such that we all, in unity, could walk out in a show of solidarity but I know that it’s not realistic, I understand we all have obligations. But for myself, I can at least start planning my exit. Wondering if this has affected anyone else in a similar way.

I’m leaving, I just want to know do I inform HR or my manager? My department is toxic, stressful and chaotic.

I know some people lurk here who have left HCSC. If you put in 2 weeks notice, do they usually just let you go?

I laughed when I was asked my thoughts of reporting to asset servicing Mr “ETF.
Basically he resigned and then demanded to control all things ETFs across the firm to stay. I am not even in asset servicing. Just let him go, resign and move on.

What happens if I resign during the first week of Dec (just to be eligible for 401k match), then the year end performance review happens and my manager had already decided to give me 5 rating?

1. Will I be able to serve the 30 day notice period, get the match and leave in Jan first week
   or
2. Will HR say all 5 will be let go before 12/31 including those already resigned?

The Trump administration is set to oversee the largest mass resignation in US history on Tuesday, with more than 100,000 federal workers set to formally quit as part of the latest wave of its deferred resignation program.

With Congress facing a deadline of Tuesday to authorize more funding or spark a government shutdown, the White House has also ordered federal agencies to draw up plans for large-scale firings of workers if the partisan fight fails to yield a deal.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/28/us-mass-resignation-federal-workers

She posted this on LinkedIn today; guessing she also sent it to her teams?

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After much thought and reflection, I have made the difficult decision to leave Paramount.

We have had an extraordinary journey and the immense privilege of helping shape stories that touched the lives of millions. We brought iconic characters to life for fans globally and immersed them in unique worlds. The creativity has been limitless, the collaborations brilliant and most importantly, the people: exceptional.

Personally, working at Paramount has been the honor of a lifetime. From my early days on Nickelodeon’s Integrated Marketing team to becoming the company’s first CMO, to leading the International Markets and Global Consumer Products & Experiences divisions, I have had a front-row seat to the ingenuity, passion, and hard work that defines Paramount across every division, in every corner of the world.

Together, we built billion-dollar franchises. We turned a yellow sea sponge into a global icon. We acquired and reignited the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, made Emily in Paris a must-have lifestyle brand, and built PAW Patrol into the #1 preschool brand. We hit fashion runways with designers from Stella McCartney to Gucci, and stayed in the zeitgeist with collaborations that sold out in minutes - from Crocs to Supreme. Our gaming business enabled fans to create their own adventures like with the incredibly successful Star Trek Fleet Command, with 20 million downloads and counting. We graced Broadway and London’s West End with theatrical productions from Mean Girls to Sunset Boulevard. We expanded into award-winning hotels, resorts, theme parks, and live tours. In building out these world-class brands and franchises, we created a $7B retail business.

We led the transformation of our international business, setting a strong foundation for the future. As streaming reshaped the entertainment landscape, we supported the Paramount+ and Pluto TV teams, reimagined how we connect with audiences, and aligned global strategy with local expertise. Through the Impact Series, which expanded to 10+ cities worldwide, we had meaningful conversations around leadership and inclusion, inspiring a more connected and empowered culture.

Our Paramount team is the very best in the business. Thank you for your commitment, your passion and for making me a better leader.

I am excited to see what David Ellison, Jeff Shell, and the new leadership team have planned for the future. While I am consulting through the end of the year, I leave with immense pride in what we have built and confidence in what’s ahead. I will always be rooting for Paramount, and I will definitely be first in line for the Top G-n Las Vegas experience.

In the words of the great Bob Marley, “Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but it's everything in between that makes it all worth living.”

I’ve truly had the sl--e of my life in the “in between” with all of you.

I’ve worked in claims for some time now, was hopeful this would be where I could retire at. Mainly curious to see any recommendations on what should I do before I put my 2 weeks in.

What's the package offered if one fails documented coaching before being put on PIP officially? Is it possible to negotiate/extend the last day of employment on paper?

If we resign during coaching period, is it considered as termination?

We were doing really well at Ansys, and we came in here with very competent people. But I always expected it wouldn’t matter. I started preparing my exit as soon as the first acquisition rumors surfaced, and now I’m negotiating a move to another job. Hopefully it works out. If the timing lines up with being laid off here, even better. If not, I’ll resign and move on. Why fight to stay at a company that doesn’t recognize value or know how to manage experience, skills, and proven results?

I’ve been placed on a PIP in my very first performance cycle as an experienced hire. It’s been almost a month since the program started, and I’m now considering resigning. If I opt for PIL (pay in lieu of notice), will I still receive the remaining salary amount? Also, if I leave before completing the PIP, would I be eligible to be considered for future roles at ExxonMobil?

I opted in. More spur of the moment than some grand plan. I’ve been tired of what this place has been turning into for a long time, and I wasn’t about to stick around for the ringer that’s coming. Sure, I’m worried about what’s out there, but I’ve got a few tentative options - and even that’s something. Maybe I picked the worst time to jump. But right now I just feel relieved.

Five years of micromanaging, angry clients, and being treated like a kid. I finally hit the point where I said no more. Scariest move of my life but now I sleep through the night.

Just pastures that haven’t been left to dry out and die. It took a while to find something else, but I gave it a real go. Staying here wasn’t just unbearable, it felt reckless. Months of layoffs with no end in sight, and the company’s future obscured, to put it mildly. The pay is about the same, there seems to be some semblance of work-life balance, and most importantly, there’s no amount of money that can buy peace of mind.

Gave notice yesterday and will have my last day Sept 30.
October 6 I take my project management and planning skills to a new employer.

Never until I started working here did I think I would ever pursue a career change in a completely different field. Extra change is going toward savings and extra time (because sc--w working late now) is going toward the classes. It will be my side hustle until the glorious day I resign. And if I get laid off like so many of us, well, I'll be ready. Get out ANY way you can!

Seems fishy that one would resign and the rumor mill has been going crazy that there was some shady things going on (theft, lying, etc.). Usually leadership at that level has more of a transition and sends a fair well note.
Just curious if anyone else knows more.

More rats leaving a sinking ship: John Lovelady announced today that Bryan Grundhoefer and Dr. Carlos Hernandez are leaving WellMed.

Bryan Grundhoefer served as president of WellMed Medical Management.
Dr. Carlos Hernandez served as president of WellMed Medical Group.

https://web.archive.org/web/20240403135023/https://www.wellmedhealthcare.com/about-us/leadership/

Does anyone have more info on how this will work year end?

In particular, my platform in Manchester put an employee off track at mid year and she has just resigned. Does this mean that another team member must now get below or is it ok that we lost a low performer before year end with the distribution?

Why are so many leaving. Are these silent LRs

More than 15 years with Nike. I gave it every chance to change and improve because of those good early days. But I’m done waiting and wasting time with a company that lacks vision and a real future. I just landed another job. Not better by any measure, but in a different environment. If I stayed here another day, I’d have jumped out of my skin. Wishing you all the best. And if you end up as fed up as I am, don’t hesitate - leave. There’s no point staying somewhere that makes you feel awful.

This place has been going downhill for so long, its culture eroded so badly, that I truly couldn’t care less about how it all unfolds. I have zero respect for management, and I don’t trust the new leadership either. I don’t even believe they know what real change would require. The way they’ve treated employees speaks volumes. So if they want to cut my job, I’ll walk away happily.

Who’s jumping ship? Deadline is getting close……

After my manager finished reading the HR script, he said to me, “Good luck", and I replied, “Good luck to you too". I truly meant it. I know many of you, like me, have wanted to leave this toxic place but haven’t, for various reasons. I sincerely wish the very best for all of you who are still at Cisco.

Looks like S Giuliano is no longer gainfully employed by the emperor. Mr G was always fair and after working alongside him side for years - I can say truly, he was one of the best managers and leaders. Sad day.

Another team lift out in Denver. Nothing to see here folks. Also, a PM left the twin cities.

Senior leadership is doing a bang up
Job.

I commend all the ones finally leaving Walgreens, there are a lot more than I thought would leave without being forced out. You have my full respect. You will be so much better off regardless of what you decide to do in life. For the ones that drink the kool aid nonstop and will never leave unless forced to, you get what you deserve. It's the best you can get is Walgreen's. Says enough.

Anyone actually work their 2 weeks?

Never ever in my life have I been this checked out. I have resigned and man do I feel like just doing nothing. I don’t even get it. I have never been this way. Constantly just RTO. Fu-k RTO now I have a brain capable of doing more than micromanagement.