On the bench with an unwritten exit date (60-day official notice). How to handle recruiters and HR?
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Hey folks, need some quick advice.
Current Situation:
* Official Notice Period: 60 days
* Bench Policy: Max 2 months (15 days already gone).
* The Catch: I was verbally told my exit date is the end of September if I don't find a project, but HR won't give anything in writing. There are zero internal openings for my tech stack.
The Problem:
* Recruiters are calling, but they immediately drop out when I mention a 60-day notice.
* They won't accept an "oral bench exit date" without an official resignation email or Last Working Day (LWD) proof.
* I don't want to resign blindly without an offer in hand.
Need your inputs on:
* How do I convince recruiters about early release without an official LWD in hand?
* What specific things can I ask my current HR right now to get clarity on early release or notice buyout?
* Anyone who faced a similar bench crunch—how did you navigate this?
Thanks in advance!