Vijay worked for nearly 18 months with us(Gloscon/Drupal Designs) and was one of the core team members.  Individually he was a great developer and did meet my expectations. As a team, I wanted to see him grow and manage a team. Already spoke to him on few occassions but he then did not have abilities to be a good team player.

Vijay’s personal life also blossomed here as he found a life mate. When Vijay met with an accident, Company even paid up some portions of his medical expenses outside the norms as well as did not deduct any leaves for his absence from office.

Yet, Vijay did something that nagged me. He just disappeared from work with almost no notice. I get an email on Sunday morning after getting salary credited – that he is quitting and joining another company in 2 days.  As per the contract terms, Vijay signed a non-compete and also has to pay 1 month compensation in lieu of notice.  Vijay also did not sign the release terms.  Company may be taking legal action against Vijay for Breach of Trust as the contract terms have to be followed.

Here is another example of someone who has good technical skills but wrong attitude. I did advise him on non-compete clause when he was in office to see us all. He assured me that he is making a platform change and will not be working on “Drupal” or assisting anyone to compete against company’s businesses.
One other thing I did not like from Vijay was his “Sleeping in office habits”. He was the only resource who just zzzzzz in office – on regular basis!!! And it was not that he slept and covered up those hours later on.. he just left on time regardless. If you are looking for core developer, Vijay would be a fantastic choice. If you are looking for someone who has inner zeal to stay back late and meet every deadline, to lead a team or someone who had the right fundamentals who can honor the commitments of contracts, you may have to give second thoughts. And if you have a critical project and you are thinking or relying on Vijay, you may have to always keep shadow resources and he can leave in a very short notice. Being technically good is just not good enough.

Vijay has neither been provided relieving letter nor experience letter since he did not give notice or notice pay and did not commit to honor the non-compete clauses of offer letter.