Manager Remains Ignorant of Employee's Departure, Acknowledges Resignation Only After Intervention by Human Resources Department

Odd supervisor continues to treat employee as if they are not departing the firm despite having submitted their two weeks' resignation.

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2025 September 14 . 5:08 AM

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Supervisor Acts Unaware of Employee's Departure, Agrees to It Only After Intervention by Human... — Supervisor Acts Unaware of Employee's Departure, Agrees to It Only After Intervention by Human Resources personnel

Manager Remains Ignorant of Employee's Departure, Acknowledges Resignation Only After Intervention by Human Resources Department

In an unusual turn of events, an employee's resignation letter was not acknowledged by his manager, leading to a series of events that sparked discussions online.

According to reports, the employee took the necessary steps to protect himself by following up with Human Resources (HR), his manager, and his manager's superior after sharing his two weeks' notice online. It's against company policy to stop someone from handing in their notice, and the HR department is there to ensure that everything is being done by the book.

Peter Duris, CEO and co-founder of Kickresume, weighed in on the situation, suggesting that the manager's unreasonable behaviour might be due to a previous incident and the employee's significant contributions to the team, which could have led to a struggle with retention.

Netizens also offered creative ways for an employee to force their boss to acknowledge their resignation. These suggestions ranged from subtle reminders to more drastic measures, such as publicising the issue on social media platforms like Bored Panda, which can be followed on Google News and Flipboard.com.

In the end, the employee's boss eventually acknowledged his resignation after a series of events. However, the search results do not provide information about the manager of the man who submitted the resignation letter that was not recognised.

Despite the unusual circumstances, anyone can write on Bored Panda, sharing their experiences and learning from others. The platform continues to be a source of inspiration and knowledge for many, offering a space for open discussion and community engagement.