A stressful office environment may make you want to meet your boss in his office and say, "I quit!" (I asked to stop). While it may come as a relief, your attitude during and after leaving your company has an impact on your reputation and future employment opportunities. Therefore, make sure you know the right way to quit your job. This article describes frequently asked questions about how to submit a professional resignation and leave a positive impression.
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Method 1 of 7: What should I do when I want to quit my job?
Step 1. Give formal notification to your boss that you want to resign from the company
If you don't have the opportunity to develop a career or lose motivation to work, it may be time for you to resign, but don't disappear unnoticed and never come back to work. Leave a good impression by telling your employer or boss that you want to quit your job so they can hire new employees or put someone else in your place.
Method 2 of 7: What is the polite way to quit a job?
Step 1. Meet with your boss in his office for a personal notification
If you haven't met her, don't share your plans with coworkers or clients. Once you've made your decision, schedule an appointment for a one-on-one talk to share this.
- Arrange a meeting with your boss according to his schedule of activities or ask if he can spare time to talk to you.
- Present your plans in a polite but straightforward manner, for example, "I have something to tell you. I am planning to resign from the company."
- Submit a resignation letter if this method makes you feel more free to explain the reason or need to report the progress of the work being handled in writing.
Step 2. Give notice at least 2 weeks in advance
Regardless of how serious the problem you are facing at work or how ready you are to quit your job, share this plan with your boss at least 2 weeks in advance or according to company regulations. In addition to leaving a positive impression, a former employer can be a valuable reference when looking for a new job.
Method 3 of 7: What should I say when I meet my boss?
Step 1. Say positive things to leave a good impression
When meeting with your boss, share various aspects of your job that you enjoy and the useful knowledge you have gained over the years. Focus the conversation on the positive. Don't gossip or speak ill of coworkers, management, or company rules to make a good impression.
For example, say to your boss, "I love working here, but I want to use this opportunity to develop my career."
Step 2. Prepare yourself by thinking about what you want to convey to your boss and how to convey it
Take the time to compose good sentences, then write them down on a piece of paper. Take time to practice a few times so you can convey the information confidently.
- Simulate the conversation while looking in the mirror to find out what your expression looks like when you speak.
- As you practice, have a good friend or family member listen to what you have to say so they can provide input.
Method 4 of 7: What should I do after resigning?
Step 1. Don't say anything negative about your job or company after resigning
Before telling your boss, don't share your quitting plan with anyone else in the office. After resigning, don't badmouth the job or company. You don't need to tell me that you're ready to leave the company or express your distaste for your job or coworkers.
Maintain good relations with former coworkers. Save their cell phone number or email address as part of a professional network. Who knows they may offer you a valuable opportunity one day
Step 2. Make sure you keep working hard until your last day at the company
Don't neglect your duties and leave the office after resigning. Show work motivation by completing as many tasks or projects as possible and to the best of your ability. Keep documents and work equipment organized as neatly as possible so the employee who replaces you can find it easily. Leave a good impression after you quit your job.
It's a good idea to put important documents in a folder and prepare a written report about the tasks you've been doing so that the employee who replaces you is not confused because he knows what to do
Method 5 of 7: Can I quit my job right away?
Step 1. Tell your boss that you want to quit your job starting today
Submitting resignation at least 2 weeks in advance is a very common practice. Oftentimes, employees want to quit their job immediately because they feel uncomfortable or unsafe in the office. If you experience this, tell your boss that you want to quit your job. Meet with your boss in his office and ask for time to talk to him. If he does, let him know that you want to quit your job starting today and won't be coming back to work again. Present your resignation in a firm and straightforward manner without exaggerating the problem. Maybe he's disappointed, but at least you're able to say goodbye instead of just walking away without any notice.
For example, say to your boss, "Sorry, sir/madam, I'm resigning. I'm quitting my job starting today."
Method 6 of 7: What's wrong if I quit my job without notice?
Step 1. This can leave a bad impression and affect your reputation
Submitting your resignation at least 2 weeks in advance is a polite and professional way to quit your job, but if you want to quit right away, let your boss know that you're resigning today. Whatever the reason, don't quit your job without telling your boss first. In addition to leaving a bad impression, a damaged reputation makes it difficult for you to find work.
Method 7 of 7: How to stop working during the Covid pandemic?
Step 1. Write a resignation letter explaining why you want to quit your job
If you can't meet directly with your boss because of the pandemic, you can still convey notifications in a professional manner. Prepare a formal letter of resignation, then send it to your boss in the form of an email. Explain why you want to quit your job, include your cell phone number, and explain the progress of the task or project you're working on. Give notice at least 2 weeks in advance, thank your boss for their concern and support, then send an email.
- If you want to stop working because of the Covid pandemic, include this reason in the letter, for example, "I resigned because I was worried about contracting Covid" or "The pandemic has made it difficult for me to come to the office, while the tasks that are my responsibility cannot be done from home."
- Resigning by delivering a formal letter is more professional than calling.
