Whether you are leaving the organization voluntarily or have been asked to do so, you need to serve your notice period, which is a policy that every company follows. It begins with your resignation and these last few days in the job reveal your true self to your bosses and other employees as you are no longer trying to please them. Don't consider it as a relaxing time in the organization, because it actually is a period where you can wrap up all of your pending responsibilities, and try to maintain good relations with your colleagues since you are only going to leave the organization, not the industry. Instead of holding any grudges against your colleagues, try to avoid burning the bridge, since you never know who you will meet again. Therefore, you should always end it on a very professional note because your notice period is only the last impression your employer will hold.

After I Quit !

Here is a ' List of Things ' to do while serving the " Notice Period " :-

First things first

1. First things first :

Your boss should be the first person to know before others, even if you had a hard time coping with him. This gives him the time to make necessary decisions and make arrangements to fill your position. Also, one thing that is important for you to remember is that you will need his recommendation letter at the end. So, showing your anger or frustration at this time is not a good idea. Hence, it is always a good thing to talk to your boss in a positive way.

Rapport With Colleagues

2. Continue being professional and work like you used to:

You should instead build rapport with other colleagues too. Preserve a good relationship to obtain references instead of engaging  in conflicts. Don't screw up by doing stupid things and damage your reputation. Get connected with the colleagues on the social platform like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc to be in touch later.

Collection of Documents

 3. Start preparing documentation if you have less time left:

Make sure you collect all documents like clearance, and no dues certificate from the concerned departments for future use. Let the HR and payroll head know about your notice period so that they get enough time to work on your full and final settlement. Make sure you collect records of documents like payslips, certificates of appreciation (if any), etc.

Handover the Things

4. Completing pending work and handover of things :

Handover company equipment, and pass on critical information that might be needed by the organization for use in the future. For Example : important passwords and username, company data, contact numbers, stamps, identity card etc. Complete all the pending work allotted to you before leaving. If done properly, you will be viewed as a responsible person.

Effective utilization of time

5. Effective utilization of time : 

You might have a job offer in your hand or are leaving your current employment  for further studies but  you really need to use your spare time to try and get something better at what you are lacking for a particular profession. If you don't have an offer for a job and need one, you should use most of your free time for job search. Also, if your interview time clashes with your working hours, you can request your boss to give you few hours off from work. Try to take references from colleagues, HR, friends, or relatives to appear for interviews. Use this time to enhance or upgrade your skills.

Loosing focus, being unpunctual, holding grudges, ignoring your colleagues or bosses, leaving incomplete work, etc. are the things that you should never do while you are on a notice period because  these things affect your professionalism at work. Take a moment to thank personally and say goodbye to all. This will help in maintaining your professional network for a long time. Try to practice the above guidelines during your notice period and leave a positive mark.

Getting fired from a company can dent your professional image. Honestly, it's not easy when the boss gives you some 20 minutes to box up your stuff and have a security personal escort you out of the building. Not only it adds to embarrassment, but also can have negative effects on the career. While layoffs are common when the company wants employees with upgraded skills or there is cost-cutting going on, being fired is disturbing.

Common Reasons Why People Get Fired and How to Avoid Them

People tend to do weird things at work, which actually should be avoided. They think there is no one spying, and it's completely okay to do it just because they see someone else do it. However, this is a false notion! Every little thing you do at the company is being noticed, scrutinized and taken note of. While under performance is the major reason to get fired,

Avoid doing these things at workplace If you want to save your job :

1. Stealing Office Stuff :

Just like the company's desktop, office equipment does not belong to you. Thinking that no one will notice a stack of papers you take home every weekend? Or stuffing your pockets with tea bags and snacks available in the pantry? Some people do it to compensate the low pay. But taking what is not yours will definitely be considered as an offense. When the senior management sees it, they are bound to take strict actions and therefore, it's best to play safe if you value the job more than your petty requirements.

2. Being dishonest to boss or clients : 

As the adage says, 'Honesty is the best policy', lying about projects when deadlines are close can get you on the wrong side of boss. Misleading clients when the project has not even started or when your team has not resolved an issue can severely impact the trust they had put in your firm. As a result, the client would think twice before investing money again. Similarly, giving an excuse of being admitted in a hospital when you are uploading photos of sun bathing on a beach can be a red flag. Speaking truth will help you face the consequences with confidence.

3. Domineering or harassing a coworker : 

You might have been a bully at school, but this would not be taken lightly by any employer. Commenting on someone's clothes or passing snide remarks about a colleague who is overweight is an intolerable act. Also, getting flirty with a new employee in the office or speaking derogatory things that make people uncomfortable might be enough to throw you out. If the hiring manager gets a wind of it, he or she is definitely not going to take more than a few minutes to fire you. Hence, read the employee handbook one more time and stringent actions in the sexual harassment policy to keep your actions in check.

4. Procrastinating assigned tasks :

Having a rough day at the work once in a blue moon when the motivation is at the lowest is completely normal. However, pretending not to be fruitful all the time and not completing assigned work on time just because your boss passed humiliating comments in last month's meeting can also be a danger. If you are delaying assigned duties and the entire team is struggling to meet the client requirements because of your lazy attitude, the boss is surely not going to waste time. Ask for an extended deadline to put things right but never spend days doing no work at all.

5. Calling in sick or coming late often :

Sick leaves and casual offs are present for a reason. A viral flu or a family issue is totally understandable and could be approved by supervisor. However, if you start calling in sick every alternate day, it would catch the manager's attention. Also, if you are someone who always signs in 5 minutes after the permitted time, this too is going to get noticed. Giving lame excuses or blaming traffic each time is not a good idea. Be punctual at the office and take off only when there is a genuine reason. Employers like to have reliable and committed people in their team.

Firing an employee is not a win-win situation for the person as well as an employer as they have invested efforts and time in it. Training a new person for the required skill set is also time-consuming and might delay a high-priority project. Hence, to save your job, watch your actions and take preventive steps in advance before it gets too late.