Fire me! delivery service

[Macik]

Hi there!

I just came up with this quite funny/interesting idea although I actually think about doing it.

In one self-development book I read about an idea how to change your career, in case you hate what you are doing now. Many people fall into a trap of laziness, they dont feel like looking for something they may like etc etc. And this suggests to write a resignation letter to your company, seal it, adres an envelope to your HR department and give it to a friend of yours, cousin or whoever and ask them to post it for you in 2-3 months time no matter what! This way there is no turning back and you basicaly run your butt off to find another/better job as the clock is ticking!

Its a great idea, but of course what friend/family member would send such letter knowing that you havent found it a new job. And in the back of your mind you know as well that they wont send it if you dont succeed which only works against you and dont motivate you as much as this cool process should.

So I was thinking about opening a delivery service company where people would send me their resignation letters, I would keep them and after agreed amount of time I would send them no matter what! This way they have got true motivation and they really do their best, working every day hard to find a new and more interesting job as they know there is no turning back. I love helping people making positive changes in their lives (I know I should become coach then huh?!). Long story short all I would be doing is sending their letters of resignation.

And I was wondering about legal stuff. For example how to protect myself from being sued if they fail to find a job and they get fired from their current job? I know there are T&C but would that be enough if I just enclosed that I dont take any responsibility for what happens after etc?

I was also thinking about some way of cancellation of our contract in case they really havent found anything, as I my goal is to create this motivation factor not opportunity to lose your job. So lets say... 300 pounds cancellation fee.

Wise people of businessforum thank you for your contribution!

Kind regards,
Machee

 

[silvermusic]

Bit early for a liquid lunch and brain-storming daft ideas.

 

[mhall]

I wonder if you are working at the moment?

I'm all for taking the plunge, but doing it with a gun at your head is just plain stupidity.

You should resign only after careful planning and, ideally, after putting your wages in an untouched account for six months to prove you don't need it.

 

[Floyd Pink]

I was also thinking about some way of cancellation of our contract in case they really havent found anything, as I my goal is to create this motivation factor not opportunity to lose your job. So lets say... 300 pounds cancellation fee.

In which case they might was well give the letter to the family member and save themselves £300.

If this method really works and as you say, motivation is the secret, then you really have to scrap this part.

 

[Macik]

Yes mhall I am working. I agree it is not the smartest idea, but due to its nature it releases massive potential that has not been available for an individual before. You need to remember that this is for a very specific type of people, most like not for you. Usually people are stuck at the same dead end job for a reason, and that reason is quite often not being able to find enough motivation.
I dont believe that if you are doing your absolutely best, you are not able to find a job in 3-4 months time. mhall your approach is based on security, and apparently you have secured your position. That means you do have a job you are quite happy with. You dont need motivation.
But I met a lot of people who has got massive potential, just dont know how to release it. And in many cases everything that stops them is lack of motivation or believe in themselves.

mhall please dont get me wrong but Im looking for advices not bunch of ideas why it wont work.

Floyd, I think you may be right that I may have to scrap this part. Another thing, family wouldnt send such letter for you.

silvermusic, come back to us when you wake up

 

[mhall]

I think you misunderstand the whole concept of self employment. You don't need "a whole bunch" of reasons why a business won't work- one will do, and if that one is the inability to motivate yourself, then you are buggered before you start.

Your first step in any business is to protect yourself if things go wrong, once you have that covered, the rest is quite easy. To make your first step "Do it or your world will collapse around you in three months" is putting far too much pressure on yourself at a time when you have enough pressure just finding customers.

 

[Macik]

Thank you for your response mhall. Just a quick note - 3-4 months is to find a new, more satisfying job not to grow thriving business.

And to get back to my question, how can I protect myself if things go wrong in this sort of thing? ie. they are fired and they try to blame/sue me? Would T&C do?

And, do I actually need to register a company as this sort of thing looks just very simple and maybe some sort of agreement between two parties/people would do? (they would signed this agreement by checking T&C box?). Im new to UK so Im not sure how law regulates this kind of stuff here so sorry for lame questions.

 

[kelvin1950]

OP, if you're so convinced that this is a good idea then send me your resignation and I'll post it for you in 3 months time.

 

[Macik]

and... Kelvin, how did you contribute to this post/my question? ohh, you didnt, so unless you have got something to say in regards to my question feel free not to come to this discussion.

 

[B&H Digital]

I'm not sure there's a big enough market for this. It also seems a little risky on your behalf.

Don't be put off though, if you think it can work then I'd go for it

 

[kelvin1950]

and... Kelvin, how did you contribute to this post/my question? ohh, you didnt, so unless you have got something to say in regards to my question feel free not to come to this discussion.

I think my comment was valid when viewed against the original (silly, IMO) idea. You, of course, are entitled to your own opinion on this but I would say that if you can't stand the heat then the kitchen is not for you.

You started by saying that you thought it was a good idea, my suggestion was to put your money where your mouth is.

My offer still stands.

 

[Steve_g]

Put this one on the crazy pile and keep thinking

Steve

 

[Macik]

You see Kelvin the problem is that you totally misunderstand the whole concept of this forum - we are not here to stand some heat, as this is not a battlefield. If I wanted to argue I would gone to totally different website. But you see Im here to get an advice in regards to my idea, not to stand some heat.

So once again, please dont participate in this discussion.

 

[kelvin1950]

You see Kelvin the problem is that you totally misunderstand the whole concept of this forum - we are not here to stand some heat, as this is not a battlefield. If I wanted to argue I would gone to totally different website. But you see Im here to get an advice in regards to my idea, not to stand some heat.

So once again, please dont participate in this discussion.

OK, I'll give you my advice whether you want it or not and I'll do it in a more direct approach than the tongue in cheek way I've tried already.

It's an ill thought out and completely stupid idea that could well land you in a whole heap of trouble IMO. Don't do it. If you do proceed then make sure you are insured up to your neck.

BTW, please don't lecture me on forum etiquette.

 

[Macik]

BTW, please don't lecture me on forum etiquette.

But you seem like you need a lecture!
As instead of constructive discussion we do have got a heat here, and this is not what I came here for.

OK, I'll give you my advice whether you want it or not

No I dont want it!!!!! I told you to leave this discussion!!

What the heck is wrong with people here. Instead of advice I get whole bunch of people with egos from here to infinity trying to show how smart they are (indeed they are not smart at all, as barely anyone really understood such simple message as my original post/question!! Thank you to those who shared something more that childish critics!!) and how stupid my idea is... If you dont like it just go to some other thread where you could really use your expertise and help people.
If you are here to create some heat that other people cant stand and need to get out of the kitchen than you must know that you are nothing but a little boy who deep inside is massively insecure and trying to build up his ego by producing such useless heats as this one. Thats all you really are to me.

People get your s*** together and help each other, thats what this forum is for.

 

[kelvin1950]

Macik, congratulations on being the first person to be put on my ignore list.

 

[mhall]

OK, I got the wrong end of the stick. I assumed that they would be starting a business, so sorry about that.

I still think it's a risky idea, not as stupid as starting a business but I doubt anyone who wants to stay in employment will have the guts to do this

 

[arcon5]

Peoples circumstances can change, and very quickly! This kind of service could really turn somebodies lives on it's head. If for example a family member fell ill and they didn't have the time to be finding a new job or committing to a new job, then to top it off they either have to pay a £300 cancellation fee or loose their job which is currently keeping a roof over their head and food on the table.

I'm sorry but I think this is a terrible idea that carries a lot of risk for both the individual and possibly for you. Reason being if they decided to breach their contract with you, I imagine a judge would deem the £300 fee as a 'penalty' and therefore unlawful - leaving you with the possibility of a claim for loss of earnings and much more.

 

[SuffolkDesigns]

What the heck is wrong with people here. Instead of advice I get whole bunch of people with egos from here to infinity trying to show how smart they are (indeed they are not smart at all, as barely anyone really understood such simple message as my original post/question!! Thank you to those who shared something more that childish critics!!) and how stupid my idea is... If you dont like it just go to some other thread where you could really use your expertise and help people.
If you are here to create some heat that other people cant stand and need to get out of the kitchen than you must know that you are nothing but a little boy who deep inside is massively insecure and trying to build up his ego by producing such useless heats as this one. Thats all you really are to me.

People get your s*** together and help each other, thats what this forum is for.

So you ask a question about what in my opinion is a ridiculous idea, and when other forum members don't pat you on the back and say "well done, that's brilliant" you have a tantrum. Not the best way to get help is it?

I am sure many members of this forum have saved a lot of time and money by being told by other, more experienced people that their idea is crap and will not work.
I am also sure some have ignored that advice and gone on to lose time and money as well as be successful.

Good luck!

 

[Floyd Pink]

So you ask a question

To be fair to the OP, they never asked a question or asked for an opinion. The way I read it they were just telling us how great the idea was and was wondering a few things out loud. Never once did they ask for an opinion, they were just pre thanking the community for their contribution.

If only the inventor of the chocolate teapot had thought to make such a post.

 

[kelvin1950]

To be fair to the OP, they never asked a question or asked for an opinion. The way I read it they were just telling us how great the idea was and was wondering a few things out loud. Never once did they ask for an opinion, they were just pre thanking the community for their contribution.

If only the inventor of the chocolate teapot had thought to make such a post.

The bit where he says: Wise people of businessforum thank you for your contribution! Suggests to me that he was looking for opinions. Trouble is, he only wanted opinions that agreed with him.