I’ve been planning to resign next week but my manager has left on premature maternity leave. The level above is on vacation. What is the best way to go about this?

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Just leave, since the 2 levels above you are gone no other options. Seriously, does your company have a HR department?

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Triple OOO! Send the letter to the mailroom guy

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Omfg even HR Is OOO

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OP what’s your question? Is it:
A) is it ethical to resign when half your team is gone on leave (ethical dilemma)
B) who do you talk to about resigning (process question)

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Thanks S1! Actually moving from industry back to consulting so there are no partners. The level after the one on vacation is csuite so seems a bit over the top. Just not sure how hard I should try to get someone to talk to in person or if an email would be fine ... :/

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For a week

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Mentor?

Should I try to get someone on the phone? Or would an email be sufficient?

@m1 yes there is HR @m2 no mentor program

A process question. With the immigration issues, I’ve waited too long.

Sorry to hear you’re an international OP. Sucks to be us.
I would say talk to the partner you have worked with most recently. Then talk to HR

Aah I thought you’re in consulting. You should do this in person ideally but if nobody is there then you have no option. At least try giving your boss a call. Even if they’re on vacation (not the maternity leave one - I think for her send her a text saying you are leaving and want to talk on the phone if possible). I just believe personal bonds in the workplace go a long way so a conversation is worth it even if they’re sitting in the Bahamas. A phone call won’t take much away from their time off if they care about you :)

Of course if none of that works then email and bounce. Whatever

Just talk to HR

OP- seems like they dont want you to leave! Haha. Good luck and Congrats!

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