Jordan Lee, Senior Product Manager at Meridian Analytics, has accepted a role at Northloop. Notice goes in Friday, November 6, 2026 — after the contract was checked, not before. The letter is three paragraphs. The handover is the real work.
Notice length, money dates, non-compete. Two weeks confirmed; no vesting date inside the window.
Jordan tells Priya Nair first, in person. One minute, one date, one handover sketch.
The same words in writing, the same day — so the date is on record.
Six items, six owners, six due dates. The table is updated every Friday.
Table checked off, access returned, goodbye note sent. Reference confirmed.
| Item | Owner | Due | Done means | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Onboarding revamp — launch checklist Final QA pass + launch-day comms draft | Sam Ortiz | Nov 13 | Checklist reviewed in person, open items namedIn progress | |
Weekly metrics review — runbook Dashboard links, definitions, escalation path | Sam Ortiz | Nov 17 | Runbook updated, one live walkthrough doneIn progress | |
Vendor renewal (Pendo) — pricing history Usage data, past quotes, renewal deadline Dec 12 | Dana Kim | Nov 18 | Renewal brief + pricing history handed overIn progress | |
Hiring loop — open PM req Four candidates mid-loop, scorecards filed | Priya Nair | Nov 16 | Interview notes filed, next steps namedIn progress | |
Q4 roadmap review — notes & decisions Trade-offs log, deferred items, owners | Priya Nair | Nov 20 | Review notes filed, decisions loggedIn progress | |
Access & accounts — transfer list Tools, dashboards, admin rights — via IT, no passwords in docs | IT · Priya Nair | Nov 20 | Transfer list confirmed by ITIn progress |
“I have accepted a role that lets me go deeper on product strategy, which is where I want to spend the next few years.” One sentence. No comparison with this job.
“The onboarding docs were out of date when I arrived; keeping one owner for them would help the next hire.” One thing, specific and fixable — not five.
“I would not rule it out. I have liked working with this team.” It costs nothing, and it keeps the reference warm.
If the real reason is a person or a broken promise, the answer is: “I would rather not go into detail — I want to leave on a good note.” Then stop. The exit interview is the last conversation; it does not get to undo the letter.
Who takes reference calls, and what they confirm. A name and an email — not “HR will handle it.”
Where the final payslip, tax documents, and equity paperwork go.
Your own files off the work machine on the last day — not after access is cut.
Keys, badges, devices, and accounts handed back with a receipt or a confirmation email.
Five lines to the team on the last day: thanks, the handover owner for each open item, where to reach you.
Notice given, last day worked, handover delivered, reference confirmed. The pack, closed.