Job Change 'Don'ts' Series: On Avoiding Certain Resignation and Start Dates
Hello. I'm Ryohei, also known as Ryo-chan.
Born in the first year of the Heisei era. My vision is to enjoy a long, active life in both work and private matters during this 100-year life era, and eventually become a catalyst that ignites passion in many people.
Recently, I have been summarizing my activities as a career change agent, my own personal experiences, and insights from job placements on my blog.
Last time, I wrote about an important part of the 'resignation process' that you will inevitably face if you change jobs: 'Resignation Will Surely Go Well! How to Write and Think About a Resignation Letter'. I would be very happy if you could take a read!
I have posted about 'resignation negotiations' and 'resignation letters' before, but
while studying various things myself, I realized that even though people think they are considering it, they often make decisions based on shallow judgment regarding 'resignation dates' and 'start dates'.
This time, rather than focusing on the immediate resignation or job change, I would like to briefly introduce 'resignation dates' and 'start dates' that are more advantageous after joining a new company.
1. Regarding Resignation Dates
As I have mentioned many times in other blog posts,
Article 627 of the Civil Code recognizes that
workers can resign from a company after a certain period through a unilateral declaration of intent. In the case of regular employees with no fixed term of employment, the contract ends two weeks after the day the notice of termination (submission of the resignation letter) is given.
Therefore, if you look only at legal rights, it is possible for a worker to quit a company just by submitting a resignation letter without submitting a resignation request.
However, if you want to increase your own value in the future and aim to be a business person who can succeed anywhere, then you should properly complete resignation negotiations and the handover of duties for your final day, and contribute to your current company until the end.
I would be happy if you could take a look at the article I wrote previously regarding resignation negotiations and resignation letters.
The negotiation period until resignation is
generally 1 to 2 months, but
the key point is the resignation timing.
This is linked to the start date, and
1) February-March or August-September
2) June or December
are ideal.
This is because many Japanese companies start their fiscal year in April or October.
And also because many companies pay bonuses in June and December.
For 'resignation negotiations' 1-2 months in advance, anticipating an April or October start date,
I think February-March is best.
Of course, since the fiscal year-end month varies by company,
checking the job posting and company information is a prerequisite.However, the fiscal year-end month is, conversely,
the company's busy season, so if you bring up the topic of resignation vaguely, there is a risk it will be brushed off
, so it is better to proceed in a planned manner.I feel from my own experience that
it is difficult to accomplish this on your own, so I think it is good to utilize a career change agent (representative). It is also a good idea to borrow the power of a professional who can provide deep consultation, and in some cases, have the agent negotiate on your behalf with the company you are joining.
Regarding the utilization of career change agents,
I have also posted articles in the past, so I would be happy if you could read them.
2. Regarding Start Dates
As mentioned above, the recommended start date (start period) is because it is often the beginning of the term = the month when bonus assessments begin.
If you join from the beginning of the term (April or October in this case), the bonus assessment covers the full period, and you can receive the full amount of your first bonus.
If you join in the middle, you will only receive a percentage based on the rules set by the company
(in some cases, you may not receive it at all).
I don't think you should work just for the bonus, but I think it is effective to plan your job change and resignation with such things in mind.
Also, the benefits of joining at the beginning of the term include:
・Since it is the same timing as new graduates, there is a higher possibility of receiving basic training together
・You have peers
These are also mentioned.
However, the disadvantages include:
・There are many rivals in the job market
・Since your current company is also at its fiscal year-end or start, there is a risk that your resignation will be postponed if you do not prepare properly
Either way, preparation is important, so please use this as a reference.
3. Summary
Although it is brief, I have written about resignation dates and start dates.
Actually, if you ask whether I myself was able to do what I wrote about, the truth is I was mostly unable to do so.
In a sense, I have written about some of the things I learned from failure and relearned.
While the content has leaned heavily toward income and bonus timing, I know there are many different reasons for changing jobs.
Of course, if you have a clear reason, such as wanting to change your environment as soon as possible to work toward a goal or future vision, then setting your resignation date based on your own timeline and working backward from there is also the right approach..
I believe that job hunting and resignation negotiations are all about practice, and it is important to proceed strategically..
I know everyone has their own unique episodes and experiences, so when I provide career counseling, I try not to make assumptions and
strive to listen to the job seeker's story as objectively as possible.
. Also, I believe it is important to keep an antenna up for the job market and trends, so I will continue to post with the goal of
providing highly accurate information based on real-world experience.. Next time, I will post about the "Job Change Don'ts Series: How to Approach Job Hunting and Mindset." Stay tuned.