Resign Letter
Resign Letter
Resign Letter
Jay Patel
Assistant Professor.
Parul Institute of Technology,
P.O. Limda,Ta. Waghodia,Vadodara
After careful thought and consideration I have concluded that my core values are not aligned with the dysfunctional
organizational culture at Parul University. It is time to move on to maintain my health, sanity, and overall happiness.
This letter is to officially inform you that I resign from my position as Assistant Professor, effective from May 30, 2017.
This letter also serves as my exit interview.
During my fourth and final interview for the position, Parul University, Assistant Professor, asked me what I needed to be
successful. I replied, clear direction and strong leadership.
I received neither.
Originally, I believed the biggest challenge at Parul University would stem from a lack of systems. However, I quickly
realized that inflated egos, office politics and administrative incompetence would prove to be bigger obstacles. These
dynamics are not conducive to innovation and productivity.
Due to ambiguous policies and procedures and the inconsistent application and enforcement of both, I was deprived of fair
and equitable treatment. I did not receive fair pay for the work I was held accountable for, even after three requests for
reevaluation of the job title and description against what was actually required out of the position. Additionally, I have
been reprimanded for fabricated, unsubstantiated claims regarding my performance and behavior. I hardly think that a
statement from one person constitutes a fair and thorough investigation.
Fortunately for me, I know my worth and I am very well aware of the value I bring to a team. I refuse to settle for any
form of disrespect or maltreatment, particularly from individuals whose only credibility resides in their job title as
opposed to demonstrated excellence and leadership.
Im positive my experience isnt an isolated one. The turnover rates and lack of employee engagement and satisfaction are
further evidence of Parul Universitys inability to attract, develop and retain talent. I had always worked hard toward the
success of Parul University by bringing wonderful opportunities in Research & Development with number of grants from
IEEE, but None had patted my back is for being focused, to learn and to grow.
I had a goal to brand Parul University as an employer of choice in our community. Unfortunately, it became abundantly
clear to me that I would be out of integrity to attempt to attract employees to such a toxic and dysfunctional work place. I
refuse to convince professionals to work for a 10 year old company that operates like a start-up mom-n-pop shop
rampant with nepotism and cronyism.
I could share more for the purposes of an exit interview but I have little faith that information gathered would be
compiled to formulate a retention strategy.
Regards,
Jay Patel