You may be nervous about letting go of your job, even if you've made the right decision to quit. Whether you are leaving for a new job, or there are circumstances that cannot be changed, the most important part is how to leave your workplace with a good impression. To tell this, you must go directly to your boss, show gratitude you have been able to work there, and avoid destroying existing relationships.
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Part 1 of 3: Setting Up a Conversation with Your Boss
Step 1. Tell your boss before anyone else
The most important aspect of delivering this notification is that your boss doesn't say “I already know” when you deliver it. Even though you really want to share this news with your co-workers, you should keep this a secret until your boss finds out. You should do this out of respect for your boss and for the sake of professionalism.
Don't talk about this on social media. Make sure your boss and colleagues know first
Step 2. Do it right away
Unless you and your boss are far apart, you should tell your boss directly. Even if you're not very close to him, or a little awkward with him, you should still try to say this directly rather than just sending a letter or email. This shows that you are serious about the job and are willing to take the time and effort to leave with a good impression.
If you are forced to not be able to meet your boss, call him. Don't send letters or emails
Step 3. Consider what you would do if you were given a counter offer
You may be surprised how easy it is for your boss to counter-offer to keep you going. If your main complaint is salary issues, this is the right situation. You have to set up a number of numbers that will keep you afloat. It's important to know this before talking to your boss so you don't get confused and make mistakes when talking to him.
Don't reduce the number you want just to make your boss happy. It's important to make this decision because the problem is salary, because many problems go unresolved no matter how much money you have
Step 4. Make sure you have a transition plan
When you say this, your boss wants to know how you are going to get your job done. You must have a plan on how to complete your project, how to delegate your responsibilities, explain the system you have created, give old clients, and anything else so that the company's performance remains optimal without your help. This will impress your boss and help provide positive energy in the situation.
It also shows that you really think about leaving this company and care about what happens there
Step 5. Prepare to leave that very day
While it's a good idea to have a transition plan, unfortunately, you could run into an angry boss who asks you to leave right away. If that's the case, then you should be prepared to pack your things as quickly as possible. While you shouldn't pack it up before talking to your boss, you should at least be able to collect all the important data from the office just in case your boss asks you to leave now.
While this is rare, it's still possible if your boss is angry or emotional. Be prepared if something like this happens
Step 6. Think about what you would do if asked to stay longer
It's possible that your boss asked you to stay a week longer to help with the transition. If your new job start time is flexible and you care about the company, then you should consider this.
If you want to have vacation time between your jobs, so make sure you are sure of this before meeting your boss. Your boss can't force you unless there's really something you can't do without you
Part 2 of 3: Saying This Notice
Step 1. Provide notification
When talking to your boss, the most important thing is to keep it short and sweet. Just say you want to quit, when is your last day, and thank you for the opportunity. Your boss will ask more questions and you can reveal a little more, but you don't have to tell everything. What's important is that you communicate your decision.
- It won't be fun or easy, but you'll be relieved after doing it. Don't waste your time with pleasantries.
- Make sure you choose the right sentence. Mention that you are sorry to share this news and that it is unfortunate that you have to leave this company.
Step 2. Don't make this personal
While it may be tempting to say that your skills are underappreciated, or never listened to, or that you don't fit into the company's work culture, this won't do you any good. Save this complaint for your friend and focus on the fact that you are developing your career, not dealing with personal problems.
Step 3. Describe as much or as little as you want
There is no need to go into detail about why you resigned. If you quit without you another job, you don't have to explain why you don't like your current job to your boss. If you already have another job, say it's to support your career without talking about salary or you're tired of being treated unfairly.
Your boss may ask about the details of your new job. You don't have to answer them, although you can talk about them if you're excited about them
Step 4. Ask for details
You may be so focused on resigning that you forget to think about what's going to happen next, but it's important to ask for details before leaving your boss's office. Ask about the severance pay or salary you received after resigning, ask about taking time off or holidays, and about retirement savings. If your boss is too angry, you should ask this as soon as possible, but you should see if you can get an answer at the meeting.
It's very important to get all those advantages before leaving. Don't miss out on all the compensation you're entitled to just because you feel guilty about leaving this job
Step 5. Offer to help find a replacement
If you care about the success of this company, then one thing you can do is help recruit replacements so that your position is not vacant. You should know more about this job than anyone else, and this is a huge help in recruiting. This will bring relief to your boss.
Of course, you don't have to do this. But if you want to leave a good impression, this can help
Step 6. Don't get emotional
It's natural that resigning can be emotional, especially if you've been working for a long time. However, if you want this to go as smoothly as possible, then you need to stay calm, don't get angry or say something you'll regret, then take a deep breath if you start to get restless.
If you and your boss have a good relationship, it's perfectly normal for you to be sad. However, it is very important to remain calm so that you can clearly convey your plan
Step 7. Keep this positive
Even if you feel like pointing out your boss's flaws or all the things you hate about your job, you should avoid doing this. This is unproductive and only makes your boss angry. Giving feedback while you're still working is fine, but when you're gone, it's just a useless flood of emotion.
If you really need to complain about your job, talk to a close friend of yours. Focus on what you enjoy talking to your boss about, and if you can't think of anything, silence is the best option
Step 8. Thank your boss
Even if the conversation doesn't go well, it's important to leave a thank you message. Let your boss see that your boss has done so much for you that you should be grateful. Look your boss in the eye and say thank you. This will leave a good impression.
You can even think ahead about how specifically your boss has helped you, or what you admire about him or her
Part 3 of 3: Finishing Your Job
Step 1. Tell your coworkers
Take the time to tell your coworkers about your resignation. You better say this outright and you'll be surprised how sad they are to see you go. Take the time to say this individually to them and show them that you care and miss them very much.
Make sure you are very slow when giving this message. Don't be too relaxed; because maybe this will make them a little emotional
Step 2. Don't badmouth your work to your current colleagues
You may be very relieved to have left your old job, but this doesn't mean your colleagues will feel the same way. You should avoid badmouthing your job, saying your boss sucks, or saying that you can't wait to work in a new place. This will leave a bad impression.
- This will especially make your coworkers who are looking for a new job but haven't managed to feel envious and jealous.
- If you say bad things about your job, it could get to your boss and make your relationship with him worse.
Step 3. Stay as long as you promised
If you promise to stay 2 weeks longer, then stay that long. You want to leave with a good impression and not be impressed that you packed up early. Make a lasting impression by keeping your promises and be proud of having made an impact there.
You want your boss to provide a good reference for you going forward, so you shouldn't do anything to change his opinion of you
Step 4. Write a formal letter if necessary
Some companies will ask you to write a letter of resignation even after you have submitted your resignation. This is for administrative purposes, and you should keep this letter short, clear, and concise. All you have to do is greet your boss, say that you will be resigning, and when you will do so. You can decide whether or not to write down the reasons for your resignation, even if there's no reason to say anything negative or anything specific that you don't like about this company.
Make sure you write this with a cool head. Your company will save this and use it as a reference the next time your company calls. You shouldn't write down something you'll regret later
Step 5. Show gratitude
Before leaving your job, it's important to thank everyone who has helped you. This includes your boss, former manager, co-workers, even clients or anyone you have interacted with at work. This shows that you value your time working at the company and don't walk away cocky. You can write a thank you card or pass this on to them individually.
You may think you have nothing to be grateful for at your job and want to get out of it right away. However, thanking others is ethical and you have to save your pride to find something to be grateful for
Step 6. Complete all unfinished projects
Along with your last day on the job, complete all your responsibilities so that it will be easier for your boss and co-workers. You can complete your project, or tutor the employee who replaced you. You should make a to-do list before you leave your job so you don't make it difficult for other people.
Of course, it's not always possible to get everything done in just two or three weeks
Step 7. If you announce your work on social media, do so with gratitude
You can tell others that you're passionate about it, but you should also mention your job address and say something nice about it. Don't say that you're overjoyed to finally get out of this terrible job, or that you're tired of working with stupid colleagues. You may not be friends with your ex-colleagues on Facebook, but people are more likely to find out when someone says bad things about them.
What's more, if your new company sees this, there will be questions about your loyalty and whether you can be trusted
Step 8. Stay focused until the last moment
You may think it's hard to focus in the last two weeks because you know that you have an exciting opportunity ahead. However, you just have to keep doing your best, stay friendly to everyone, stay in meetings, and do your job every day. You certainly don't want other people to remember your bad temper.
One of the most important things is that you stay there all day long. Don't go home early or arrive late. You don't want to be remembered for this bad thing
Step 9. Remember to leave a positive impression
Even if you think you work in a really bad place, where everyone is bad, you shouldn't take this to everyone. Smile and make sure everyone remembers you as a hard-working and happy person. Your boss will be a reference in your next job, and you don't want to lose the good impression you made in the past just because of a bad last impression from you.
