Leaving employer before notice period has ended - can I do this??

[brassica]

Question I need help on.

3 months ago I handed my notice to employer. My notice period is 6 months. I have continued to work my notice. Job does not suit me as it is UK wide and I cannot do this due to family so desperatley need a change.

 

I have now received an offer to start a new job on 1st November close to my home so it is ideal. However this means me leaving 4 months into my 6 months notice.

 

Advice needed

Can I walk away??

What is my best tactic??

I think my present company will not let me go easily??

 

Any help welcomed

[scousegeezer]

BRassica,

If I were you, I would approach my manager and explain that you have domestic issues that need you to be at/ near home. Ask if you can terminate early. They prob wont, as the six months notice is so they can recruit a replacement. Succession planning, I think it is called. Good luck.

Cheers - Scousegeezer

[brassica]

Thanks for your reply Scousegeezer.

 

Part of my problem is my partner who is now on anti depressants due to my working away and she has all the family stuff to do on her own.

 

Yes maybe I should bring this to the fore.

[andie_303]

is there any penalty clause in your contact that holds you liable for any replacement costs if no notice period is worked?

 

If not there is nothing stopping you not completing notice except that it may be reflected in your reference.

[dx100uk]

no employer should refuse you under these circumstances : Part of my problem is my partner who is now on anti depressants due to my working away and she has all the family stuff to do on her own.

 

Yes maybe I should bring this to the fore.

as stated if there is no clause i'd walk now, there is little they can / will want to do if the above is true.

just think of the bad publicity or what head office would say about it.

good luck

get your life sorted ...not let your work rule it

dx

[brassica]

Thanks guys. Great that you can all be bothered to help. Thanks