Can I take all my 42 vacation days at once, and then submit my resignation?
My company just pulled a sneaky move and changed their policy - they no longer pay out your remaining vacation balance when you leave the job. I've been here for several years and have saved up 42 days.
What's stopping me from requesting all 42 days at once, and then submitting my resignation on the last day?
This means I'd still be getting paid for almost two full months. I was saving them as a safety net for when I find a new job. My new plan is to find another job, and then for 8 or 9 weeks, I'd be getting paid by both companies at the same time. Or, I could take that time to disconnect and travel a bit, but I'm worried about the new job's reaction. The idea of telling them 'Yes, I can start in 9 weeks' seems like the best way to get the offer rescinded, and I'd prefer not to leave this job without having another one secured.
Honestly, I don't want to burn all my bridges, and I think my manager has to approve the leave and could simply refuse. But at the same time, I feel like they legally can't do that because it's vacation time I've already earned, right?
I'm really annoyed that they changed the rules at the last minute like this. If I had known this was going to happen, I would have taken many more vacations here and there over the past two years. Has anyone been in this situation before or have any advice?
At this point, I’m already preparing for interviews and trying to get ready for my next move properly. I’ve been working on how to present my situation in a smart way so I don’t come across as risky to new employers. I came across this post and it was helpful for me in case I went to an interview, and they ask me about the old job, will update you