reaper
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Look up your state labor laws. Most have laws as to vacation time payout. Everywhere I have worked, payed 100% of vacation time. Sick time may be the one that is payed 1/4 or 1/2 of what you have.
Anyone want to give me a decent resignation letter sample?
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Ridryder911
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They can always say that you abandoned your post and place charges or they can immediately fire you. Then from now on, you will have to put that down or when they call for references. Now, who won?
Sorry, I have been on both sides, you will not win. Sure, you may get your $800 pay check but at the same time end your career. Remember, EMT's are a dime a dozen and a half. Proving that you have been black balled is near if not impossible. It still happens all the time. That is why you will see some get a position and some will not. Word of mouth travels faster than the Internet (actually, one can Google and find a lot about a person) or talk to EMS Administration (on different levels).
It's much easier to be nice and leave on a nice note. Threatening will never get you anywhere.
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If you quit, you will get paid at the regular pay time. If you are fired, they may have to get your last check ready within 24 hours.
Also, for accrued vacation or sick leave, they do not have to pay the full amount. Some will only pay 50 - 75%. This is similar to when you have the option to cash out time instead of using it if you have accumulated a considerable amount.
If you feel you have been wronged, appeal in writing by following the steps in your employee handbook and the labor laws.
As far as the resignation letter, don't burn bridges. As an EMT-B, there will be many others waiting to take your place and eager to get a few hours experience to say they work on an ambulance or to move on to Paramedic. The EMT-B is considered entry level and with the amount of hours for training, don't expect pay to be great anywhere. The grass may not be greener elsewhere either.
Also, for accrued vacation or sick leave, they do not have to pay the full amount. Some will only pay 50 - 75%. This is similar to when you have the option to cash out time instead of using it if you have accumulated a considerable amount.
If you feel you have been wronged, appeal in writing by following the steps in your employee handbook and the labor laws.
As far as the resignation letter, don't burn bridges. As an EMT-B, there will be many others waiting to take your place and eager to get a few hours experience to say they work on an ambulance or to move on to Paramedic. The EMT-B is considered entry level and with the amount of hours for training, don't expect pay to be great anywhere. The grass may not be greener elsewhere either.
imurphy
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You catch more flies with honey as they say!!
When I was leaving my last station, after over 4 years, I wrote my super, controller and Ops manager personal letters.
I only gave them a few days notice that I was leaving. They understood my situation, and were very supportive. They did everything they could to get everything in order before I left.
But that said I was leaving the country entirely! I wasn't leaving on bad terms at all.
When I came over here, they even sent me recommendation letters and offered any help with me getting my new job.
So the shortened version is, write a letter to them. Keep it nice. Even if you are leaving on bad terms. somethign like:
Officer's Name:
Address
Dear Sir (or if you want more casual "Dave" or whatever you call him)
I am writing to you today to advise you of a difficult decision I have come to. In my time in (company name) I have had the oppertunity to experience a lot of new things and I have found it both educational and enjoyable.
Unfortunately, due to (your reasons, try the difficult commute or somethgin similar), I am unable to continue with (company name).
I would like to extend my thanks to you and the entire team for my position here, and if circumstances change, I would undoubtedly re-apply.
Thank you again
name
Try that!
When I was leaving my last station, after over 4 years, I wrote my super, controller and Ops manager personal letters.
I only gave them a few days notice that I was leaving. They understood my situation, and were very supportive. They did everything they could to get everything in order before I left.
But that said I was leaving the country entirely! I wasn't leaving on bad terms at all.
When I came over here, they even sent me recommendation letters and offered any help with me getting my new job.
So the shortened version is, write a letter to them. Keep it nice. Even if you are leaving on bad terms. somethign like:
Officer's Name:
Address
Dear Sir (or if you want more casual "Dave" or whatever you call him)
I am writing to you today to advise you of a difficult decision I have come to. In my time in (company name) I have had the oppertunity to experience a lot of new things and I have found it both educational and enjoyable.
Unfortunately, due to (your reasons, try the difficult commute or somethgin similar), I am unable to continue with (company name).
I would like to extend my thanks to you and the entire team for my position here, and if circumstances change, I would undoubtedly re-apply.
Thank you again
name
Try that!
Be polite and professional, and either deliver the letter in person or send it by traditional mail. I'd think the >200-mile round trip to work, plus having a wedding coming up, would be sufficient reason if anyone should ask, and no one looks bad that way.
If you want to vent, write a letter saying everything you'd really like to say, read it over a few times, and don't send it. Very therapeutic.
If you want to vent, write a letter saying everything you'd really like to say, read it over a few times, and don't send it. Very therapeutic.
mycrofft
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Remember Stephen King's observation:
Even villains feel they are in the right.
Unless there is personal animus involved, no reason not to part amicably. Rid's got good advice, and in fact you should gently insist (as you should have done when you signed up and throughout) that a signed receipt be prepared documenting the status of any equipment or supplies issued by the company in your possession, especially keys, pagers, cell phones and radios.
If they stiff you, booger 'em and move on. I have that card to play since I'll be collecting retirements soon, you don't because you have a life to live.
PS: Good luck on the wedding thing!! Is she EMS also?
Even villains feel they are in the right.
Unless there is personal animus involved, no reason not to part amicably. Rid's got good advice, and in fact you should gently insist (as you should have done when you signed up and throughout) that a signed receipt be prepared documenting the status of any equipment or supplies issued by the company in your possession, especially keys, pagers, cell phones and radios.
If they stiff you, booger 'em and move on. I have that card to play since I'll be collecting retirements soon, you don't because you have a life to live.
PS: Good luck on the wedding thing!! Is she EMS also?
Sasha
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Be an adult and quit like an adult, not like a teenager who'se sticking it to the man at McDonalds.
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We're always complaining about not being regarded as professionals....
Professionalism extends beyond the treatments and interventions we perform for our patients!
In this case, a POLITE. well written letter; sent by TRADITIONAL MAIL, (or hand delivered) is required. Keep the 'bashing' out of it! There may be a day that you have to approach them with your hat in your hand and ask them to rehire you.
Even if you never approach them again for employment, you still need to be the professional that you claim to be. Even if former employers aren't allowed to pass on negative information about you, simply answering 'No' to the question, "Would you rehire this individual?", can and in most cases WILL work against you in future employment endeavors.
Even if this company is the worst company to work for, you MUST present yourself as a professional in order to be taken as a professional.
Professionalism extends beyond the treatments and interventions we perform for our patients!
In this case, a POLITE. well written letter; sent by TRADITIONAL MAIL, (or hand delivered) is required. Keep the 'bashing' out of it! There may be a day that you have to approach them with your hat in your hand and ask them to rehire you.
Even if you never approach them again for employment, you still need to be the professional that you claim to be. Even if former employers aren't allowed to pass on negative information about you, simply answering 'No' to the question, "Would you rehire this individual?", can and in most cases WILL work against you in future employment endeavors.
Even if this company is the worst company to work for, you MUST present yourself as a professional in order to be taken as a professional.
medichopeful
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Whatever you do, do it respectfully. No need to make an enemy when you don't have to.
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And sent
Not effective immediately
Effective in about well..4 hours
I was pretty straight forward and didn't discuss really why
Not effective immediately
Effective in about well..4 hours
I was pretty straight forward and didn't discuss really why
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