Title: Navigating the Challenges of Returning Company Equipment After Leaving a Job
It’s been nearly ten months since I made the decision to leave my role at a Big Four firm. In that time, I’ve been left with two laptops—one of which is non-functional—still sitting in my home office.
Upon my departure, I completed a survey detailing the equipment in my possession that needed to be returned. I specifically requested shipping labels and boxes, citing that my remote work situation made it impractical to travel 40 minutes to the office just to return the devices and deal with parking fees.
Despite my proactive approach, the shipping materials never arrived. After waiting for a reasonable period, I decided to reach out via phone. Unfortunately, my call was directed to a different office due to a lack of response at mine. The representative took my number and assured me that someone would return my call – but, once again, that follow-up never came.
Months have passed since that initial attempt, and the two laptops are now taking up valuable space in my home office—space I desperately need for my current job. While I know I should simply call again, it leaves me feeling frustrated. Why should returning company property be this convoluted?
It’s a common scenario for many who transition between jobs and grapple with the logistics of returning equipment. Hopefully, sharing my experience sheds some light on what can be an unexpectedly complicated process and provides encouragement to others in similar situations. With persistence, I hope to finally reclaim my workspace and put this lingering task behind me!
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