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How To Exit A Job ...
October 29, 2019
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Lately I've been getting inquiries on the best method to exit a station -voluntarily or non-voluntarily. Although I'm not sure how I feel about being the guy who knows how to the leave the building, my radio career has given me insight on the topic and I'm more than willing to share the knowledge.
Voluntarily Exiting...
- Before giving notice, make a copy of any non-proprietary information you might have stored on the company computer
- Quietly remove all items you wish to keep (loading a box will get stares and start rumors.)
- Air personalities; make a list of any monies owed from personal appearances or endorsements (AD agencies are slow on station payment and talent fees are included with whatever the company is owed.)
- Sit down with your immediate supervisor and give your 2-week notice.
- Coordinate a goodbye inner-office memo with management to the staff. (Email is too impersonal)
- Remain gracious right through your departure day.
- Check on any leftover vacation time which can be converted to cash.
- If there is an employee stock plan, 401K, a stock portfolio of any sort, bonuses owed, and health/dental insurance --make sure to get with HR or the Business Manager for a smooth transition to your new place of employment
- Be prepared to be dismissed immediately once you give notice (and don't take it personally, it is a business decision).
Non-Voluntary (fired or laid off)
- Immediately attempt to make copies of non-proprietary files you need (should be doing daily)
- Air personalities; before signing off on anything make a list of any monies owed from personal appearances, endorsements, and vacation days transferable to cash. (AD agencies are slow on station payment and talent fees are included with whatever the company is owed)
- If there is an employee stock plan, 401K, a stock portfolio of any sort, bonuses owed, and health/dental insurance --make sure to get with HR or the Business Manager to understand your plan of action
- Go to the unemployment office and file the very next business day that you can
- Prepare a statement and send it to ALL ACCESS along with a picture to the editor of the format you are in or NET NEWS. In your statement thank the people you just worked with and provide the ways you can be contacted. It will be a news item and you will get calls, emails, or maybe even a new job.
Banking ...
If your move is to another city, state, or country, unless your funds are in a national financial institution (i.e., Bank of America, Wells Fargo) --do not tell the bank you're leaving the area. If you say something, the money in your account will be frozen until an entire banking cycle has passed and all checks have cleared.
Being Prepared Is Not A Negative Thing ...
Moving on or being fired is a part of radio as it is in other businesses. Regardless of your situation at work - veteran staffer or newcomer, you should always have an exit strategy. Be proactive.
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