I've worked for my company for nearly 8 years and after multiple conversations, last week I resigned due to the push to relocate to a different city, despite the majority of my team being remote. I sent an email to our CEO on the way out. The job market is good out there folks and make sure you advocating for yourself. Anyone have the odds on this guy responding? I put them at about zero.
Hi CEO!
After 8 years, today is my last day at Company Name. Before closing the books on my time with the company, I feel compelled to share a brief reflection with you. Thanks in advance for the time and attention.
Leaving this company is bittersweet for me. I’ve worked for multiple business units, multiple brands and all across the country (from A to B to C to D where I’ve spent the back half of the pandemic). Throughout this journey, one of key tenets CN and I shared has always been to prioritize doing the best work and putting the best product on the table.
As we define our new post-pandemic reality the insistence on a office approach is one that I believe is leading to employee dissatisfaction and attrition, especially across some of our top talent. As I watch the ever-growing list of CN alumni, I would like to personally encourage you to revisit this policy.
There will always be certain roles where being office based will be impactful, and it’s hard to argue against the intangible benefits of camaraderie – when the whole team is in person there is no better feeling. My team is spread out across the world (the benefit of working for a global company) and our team meetings and 1:1’s will be on Zoom regardless of where my desk is physically located. Irrespective of that, CN has insisted on locating my role within an office, directly leading to my choice to exit the company. For me, being able to visit offices frequently adds that spark to keep going but being connected to family is what starts the fire, and I know I’m not alone in adjusting my priorities over the past 2 years.
The intent of this note is simply to share my story, as I think it’s useful for leadership to see examples of how their policies impact individuals throughout the organization. Although I’m always open to a conversation, I’m sending my story with you simply so that you know it. I wish the best of luck to CN. I’ll be a customer for years to come and I hope for the success of this company that gave so much to me.
Thanks for your time,