What could go wrong if I don’t serve my notice period. Extremely stressed. Please help.

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      Aasthashark920
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        March 26, 2025 at 8:32 am
        Hi All, I joined a company in January, but due to horrible office politics and a toxic work environment, I have decided to quit without serving my notice period(2 months). The situation has taken a serious toll on my mental health, and I feel completely exhausted and on the verge of depression.

        My biggest concern is whether they can legally force me to serve the notice period. I am willing to pay the equivalent of two months’ salary if needed to buy out my notice. However, I’m extremely stressed about potential legal consequences—could they sue me for this?

        I also have company assets like a laptop, charger, and access card. Should I return them immediately, or should I wait for HR to contact me first? I don’t want to escalate things unnecessarily but also don’t want to make a mistake that could cause bigger issues.

        Additionally, I’m planning to move abroad in the future, and I’m worried about whether this situation could affect my visa or immigration process. Could a dispute with my employer have any long-term consequences?

        Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice would be really helpful. I’m extremely stressed and would appreciate any insights.

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        Krunalpanda769
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          March 26, 2025 at 8:54 am
          Nothing, just leave

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            Aasthashark920
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              March 26, 2025 at 9:05 am
              Thanks. How do I return the company assets? Shall I send them over through courier ?

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                  March 26, 2025 at 9:23 am
                  You resign citing health reasons and ask them to waive the notice period..If they can’t request them to make it to 15 days..If they are not ready offer them 1 month of notice period salary and request them to waive off the rest.
                  Make sure to take the relieving letter..Never abscond.

                  Leave in a good note as you might require their good note for future back ground verification..

                  Never go for any argument..Sort it peacefully..

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                    Aasthashark920
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                      March 26, 2025 at 9:35 am
                      Hey, thanks for replying to me. At this point, I don’t even need the relieving letter. This has been one of the worst companies I’ve worked for, and I’m willing to pay two months’ basic salary just to leave peacefully. I’m planning to go abroad, and the plan is already in motion. All I need is to ensure there are no court cases or false accusations about me retaining company assets or information.

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                          March 26, 2025 at 12:27 pm
                          If you are willing to pay and leave then follow the process, resign through mail write in mail that you will pay and leave instantly, and the company should complete all paperwork including experience and reliving the letter. They can not force you to stay, you are complying to contract act law.

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                              March 26, 2025 at 3:43 pm
                              Ok. I have a question. The HR asked me If I’m willing to pay my two months salary, to which I said – yes. She then said she will talk to her boss and get back to me. Should I wait till she gets back or should I put in an email stating that – as discussed over the phone, I am willing to make the payment.

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                                  March 26, 2025 at 3:47 pm
                                  You must write on mail then ask them to respond to mail, verbal communications are no use when a contract is in force.
                                  Write a resignation mail and write you will fullfill conditions of your offer letter and pay for the remaining notice period time and leave.

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                      Aasthashark920
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                        March 26, 2025 at 3:42 pm
                        Ok. I have a question. The HR asked me If I’m willing to pay my two months salary, to which I said – yes. She then said she will talk to her boss and get back to me. Should I wait till she gets back or should I put in an email stating that – as discussed over the phone, I am willing to make the payment.

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