Sometimes, people will decide to move on. Sometimes, we will part ways mutually and we will choose to let them go.
We believe that everyone at Atlan wants to do the best work of their lives. If Atlan is not the place for them to shine, we will take hard calls whenever necessary.
Irrespective of the circumstances of their exit, we believe in letting Atlanians go with humility, gratitude and true happiness for their future. We do not believe in dwelling on the reasons for a departure and choose to focus on their contributions to the team and company in exit announcements and farewells.
Exits are announced at a team level via a Slack message and teams organize farewells for their departing team members. Departing employees may choose to inform specific people of their choice.
We have experimented with various methods of exit announcements, but have found this to be most effective given the nature of our growing team and lack of context across business units.
We truly believe that once you are an Atlanian, you are always an Atlanian. Even after leaving, many Atlanians go on to join our alumni community and are our biggest cheerleaders. In return, we aim to support them throughout their lives.
Whatever be the reason for an employee's exit, we expect them to ensure that their teams do not face any continuity issues once they leave. For this, please consider the following:
An Atlanian treats their role in the company as something beyond just a job. Everyone goes through ups and downs in their careers, or their priorities change. And if for whatsoever reason, we decide to part ways, we expect that the exit shouldn't affect the relationship we've built over time. First and foremost, exits should never be a surprise to any of the parties involved. The company, on its part, assures that if it isn't happy with your performance or contribution, you'll be put on a PIP with at least a month's notice. On your part as an Atlanian, ensure that you practice transparency. At the end of the day, no one leaves a company at the drop of a hat. If you're not feeling good at work, you need to make sure your manager knows.
Start by being honest with your manager—tell them how you're feeling, what's not working, your fears, opportunities you wanted, or questions about your future growth prospects.
"Hey, I'm feeling a bit stagnated in my role. Are there opportunities you suggest or additional responsibilities I can take up?" "I want to contribute more to the open-source community and I'm feeling like my job isn't getting me there." "I've begun to realize that money and wealth matter to me, and I'm trying to figure out how to maximize both the short-term and long-term gains."
You'd be surprised at how many times your manager will find opportunities for you that will help solve the problem. If they don't (because sometimes your manager might not be able to spot company-wide opportunities/might not be the best manager etc.), feel free to speak to someone in the leadership team. At Atlan, we truly believe that people are at our core—and we will do whatever we can to ensure that you're doing your lives' best work—be it with Atlan or outside. We're here to help!