Reply to: Leaving Protocol

[Project Monkey]

Just slip out the back, Jack
Make a new plan, Stan
You don't need to be coy, Roy
Just get yourself free
Hop on the bus, Gus
You don't need to discuss much
Just drop off the key, Lee
And get yourself free.

[norrahe]

If you got on with or can stand everyone else but the manager and the company tends to have a turn over of managers, then it's worth going and making sure you don't sit next to said manager.

Company doesn't have a big turnover, this person has been there for years despite p!ssing loads of people off and having countless rows with people publicly.

Team is small and consists of one annoying narcissist who likes to think they're everyone's best friend, lunatic manager and two others one of whom I was replacing while they were off, so don't really know them and the other person who is pretty decent but won't come along anyway.

Will see how some internal and external negotiations go regarding new gigs, but have the get out of my regular sports evening which is on the same night.

[SueEllen]

I have the option of not going as they haven't consulted me about the arrangements so have nicely clashed it with something I already do on that evening.

It is really not pleasant spending an evening with someone you don't get on with.

If you got on with or can stand everyone else but the manager and the company tends to have a turn over of managers, then it's worth going and making sure you don't sit next to said manager.

[Mincepie]

I just sneak out as most people i have ever worked with piss me off and no way do i want to go drinking with them

[DaveB]

Anonymous call to the authorities, telling that you discovered what appear to be bones in the basement?

No bones, but definitely some skeletons, fresh ones too.....

[Old Greg]

It is really not pleasant spending an evening with someone you don't get on with.

Which is why the various ex-Mrs Brillos are so grateful for our progressive divorce laws.

[norrahe]

Be gracious and go - you never know, said manager may not be there for long and it'll look good if you leave with a smile on your face (and the envious glances of ex-colleagues are also a comforting source of satisfaction... )

I have the option of not going as they haven't consulted me about the arrangements so have nicely clashed it with something I already do on that evening.

It is really not pleasant spending an evening with someone you don't get on with.

[cojak]

Am faced with a similar issue when I leave, same problem with manager and they are organising a ''team dinner'' for when I leave, as there is someone else leaving the same day.

The last thing I want is to spend the evening with said manager in some crappy restaurant of their choice.

Bad form to not go?

Be gracious and go - you never know, said manager may not be there for long and it'll look good if you leave with a smile on your face (and the envious glances of ex-colleagues are also a comforting source of satisfaction... )

[norrahe]

Am faced with a similar issue when I leave, same problem with manager and they are organising a ''team dinner'' for when I leave, as there is someone else leaving the same day.

The last thing I want is to spend the evening with said manager in some crappy restaurant of their choice.

Bad form to not go?

[Old Greg]

How about a leaving speech where you lavish praise on the manager you didn't get on with?

Steer clear of making it farcical but go as close as you dare. Be gushing. Make sure his skin crawls. But keep your expression stoic.

Don't stop until his complexion turns beetroot.

Great idea. Definitely use phrases like 'calm strategic leadership' and 'a steady hand at the wheel'.

[I just need to test it]

How about a leaving speech where you lavish praise on the manager you didn't get on with?

Steer clear of making it farcical but go as close as you dare. Be gushing. Make sure his skin crawls. But keep your expression stoic.

Don't stop until his complexion turns beetroot.

[Alias]

grass seeds in the keyboard?

[kevpuk]

Anonymous call to the authorities, telling that you discovered what appear to be bones in the basement?

[Bunk]

Do they have outside green space that you can dig up and plough with salt? Otherwise, just mine the key installations and be on your way with a cheery wave.

Might be a bit risky considering where he works.

[Old Greg]

Do they have outside green space that you can dig up and plough with salt? Otherwise, just mine the key installations and be on your way with a cheery wave.