Resigning within the signed contract

Last activity 02 September 2015 by skhurram007

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ChristopherO.New member02 September 2015 03:56:00

Good day to all, I would like to ask what are things that I will encounter once I decided to resign after 1 year with the company instead of completing the 2 years signed contract. I am planning to resign due to personal reasons. My Iqama will expire in January 2016 and I was planning to resign Oct/Nov this year. I will render a 1 month notice since that is the formal and correct way of resigning here. Is there anything else that I need to consider before I push through with my plans?
Thanks in advance for the response.

iaminriyadhActive member02 September 2015 05:58:12

Since you're resigning earlier than what they expected, I suggest you render your notice earlier than a month to give them ample time to find a replacement for you. Do this just to avoid getting asked to extend for that reason. This happened to me when I resigned. They didn't really force me to stay but they asked me nicely if I could stay until the new me arrived.

ChristopherO.New member02 September 2015 06:03:37

Thanks dear, I am planning to render 1 month notice period for that same reason. What's bothering me if I will be paying something to them.

iaminriyadhActive member02 September 2015 06:05:38

ChristopherO. wrote:
Thanks dear, I am planning to render 1 month notice period for that same reason. What's bothering me if I will be paying something to them.

In our hospital, those who resigned earlier did have to buy out their contract. Talk to your HR.

ChristopherO.New member02 September 2015 06:08:35

I see, well I guess I really have to clarify that with our HR. Thanks for the heads up though. Appreciate it

mshaleMember02 September 2015 06:18:41

If you recieved any sign on bonus then you have to repay back at a prorate. Also you will have to buy your own ticket to go back home. Finally no end of service award.

ChristopherO.New member02 September 2015 06:22:39

Didn't received any sign on bonus when I started, for the plane ticket I know I will shoulder it since I'm under contract. By the way, shall I tell them not to renew my Iqama since it will expire on January 2016. I was told iqama renewal is done 3 months prior to expiration.

skhurram007Serial expat02 September 2015 07:52:22

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I believe you should. If Iqama is renewed, you most probably have to bear the expenses as well including health insurance, work permit, etc charges.

They also might or might not demand the charges they invested to bring you here. It's always better to clear things now as compared to after resigning.

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