A professional who spent nearly five years at a previous company shared a cautionary tale online after a move fell through unexpectedly. The individual said their offer from the new employer was allegedly withdrawn soon after they revealed the company’s name during a resignation discussion.
Post on Redditthe professional stated that they had worked at their former organization for more than four years and had a generally positive experience. However, towards the end of their tenure, they felt that their contributions were not properly recognized and their pay fell short of industry standards.
“I told my boss where I was going next. The offer was rescinded soon after,” the Redditor wrote.
The employee explained that after securing a new role, he submitted his resignation and informed his skip-level manager of the company they planned to join.
“I worked at my previous company for over 4.5 years. Most of it was fine, but towards the end I felt that there was a lack of respect and recognition and my salary was behind the market. So I started looking. I got an offer and resigned. During the discussion, I made the mistake of telling my supervisor which company I was joining,” the user wrote.
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Boss warns of alleged ‘no-poaching deal’
According to a post on Reddit, the manager warned employees against joining the new organization, claiming the two companies had a “no bagging agreement.”
Alarmed by the warning, the employee said he contacted the new company’s CEO to verify the claims. The CEO is said to have assured them that no such restriction applies to their position.
However, the situation soon changed.
“A few days later, the offer was rescinded. No explanation, but the timing was pretty clear. I didn’t take back my resignation and eventually found another job, but it’s in Mumbai. It’s tough after almost a decade in Gurgaon,” the individual recalled.
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Reflecting on the experience, the employee concluded, “I just wish I hadn’t told him where I was going. Lesson learned.”
Online feedback and advice from users
One commenter wrote: “Rookie mistake by a veteran. That’s new. But it happens. Also all the best for Mumbai. You’re going to need it mate. Happy House Hunting.”
Another user, who said they were planning to change jobs soon, expressed uncertainty after reading the post: “I’m a fresher and want to switch in a few months. After reading this post, I’m confused about what to say when I quit and what to say when they ask about another company. Also, what should my response be to colleagues who force me to tell them the company name?”
Some users suggested that the resignation explanations were vague.
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“Management is never a friend. If I were you, I’d just give personal reasons when resigning and if prompted I’d say I’m taking a short break to recharge. Simple. No need to get into where you’re going next,” wrote one commenter.
Another person shared their own experience with their first resignation and advised employees to remain cautious when discussing their next move.
“Fresher, I gave my first resignation a month ago. I gave the most general reason and they kept pushing for more details, but I kept repeating the same thing. And never give the name of the company, no matter what. Even if it’s your boss or colleagues, say you can check my LinkedIn after I join there, repeat this line like a robot. And another thing I learned is that you fill out the form and leave, even if the answers Never don’t say my salary was low that’s why I’m moving, my manager/any colleague was a bi**h, this was a problem at this company, you can still improve this and that, you’re never leaving anyway, so none of this will affect your life, but it sure could backfire on you.
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user generated content from social media. Livemint has not independently verified and does not endorse these claims.)
