If the partner you want to give notice to doesn’t pick up the phone, is it acceptable to give notice by email?

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I’ve done that when they said they didn’t have time for a call.

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Wonder why I left.

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Yes

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I would give it a few tries but if you aren’t able to reach them in a day or two then yes.

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I just found time on their calendar and scheduled a call

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