in 2 weeks?? I've been with this employer just a little over 1 year. I've not really liked my employer for many months and I started looking back in October 2005. A job that pays $5.00 more an hour has just been offered to me. My current boss is not going to like this at all. When I have asked him to sit down with me to discuss a pay raise, he has always said he is just too busy. Just yesterday, before I got this interview, I asked my boss if he was ready to discuss things. He said, well I really am quite busy, but I do know that I would want you to go salary and work longer hours. I pretty much know he will not offer me what this other company is going to pay me. I need suggestions and quick, as I need to start this other job on the 21st and that is exactly 2 weeks from today. Please help.
2006-06-07 03:04:27 · 15 answers · asked by perleo 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Some of the above posters go the right idea and some have no clue.
I always think that doing it in person is the best way to inform your boss of a decision such as this. I would walk into his office and ask for just a minute of his time and inform him that an opportunity came up and that you are giving him your two weeks notice. If he wanted you to stay he will stop what he is doing and make time for you to talk about it. If he makes time to talk about it, DO NOT tell him which company you are going to. I have seen managers call other companies to retrach offers. If it is a competitor you are going to, he might let you go on the spot so be ready to leave but do let him know if it is a competitor, since that could be the reason he is asking.
After you are done talking make sure you send him an email about your two weeks notice, since you want to make sure it is documented.
2006-06-07 08:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by ohnoslen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply put in your two-week notice as the following sample:
Date
Company name
Company address
Atttention: (Boss' name here)
I, (Your name here), do hereby submit this two-week notice, effective immediately.
I appreciate the opportunity to have worked here; however, my financial situation is such that I am forced to seek other employment opportunities.
After much consideration, I have decided to take another job, which starts on (Date).
Again, thank you for the chance to serve (Company name).
Best regards,
(Your name)
If you really want to stay, your boss may now find the time to talk with you regarding an increase in pay. But, keep in mind that even if he offers you salary with more hours, you may still be breaking even. Take that salary and divide by the average number of hours you think you'll be expected to work. Would it be worth it to stay? If not, kindly tell your boss, "I regret I am unable to accept your offer. My two-week notice still stands."
Good luck!
2006-06-07 10:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by petitflower 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too bad for your boss. The only reason we work is for money. If your boss isn't even willing to discuss this w/you then tough for him. You've got to do whats right for you. Giving a 2 weeks is hard but $5 more an hour should make it a little easier.
2006-06-07 10:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by Opea51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write your letter of resignation. Thank him for the opportunity, but that you have found a position more suited to meet your current needs. Provide your final day of employment and offer to work the two weeks prior to that.
This is a business matter and nothing more. Business is business.
2006-06-07 10:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by mykidsRmylife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell him up front that you have been offered another job that pays better and that you are giving him 2 weeks notice. from what you said you really don't want to continue working for him anyway. if you do want to stay with him tell him about the offer and ask him if he can match it. if not then its thank you and goodby. you owe him nothing beyond that. he has had many chances to discuss pay with you and has not done so.
2006-06-07 10:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by glen t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your present employer you need $10 more per hour or you will quit, effective immediately. If you are afraid he might accept that, make it $15 or $20 more.
Give him a chance to say "no". Why pass up on the opportunity? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
2006-06-07 10:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you need to just walk right up to him and tell him you got this other offer. He will respect you much more this way and you are giving 2 weeks that a good thing and this will force him to have to sit down a weigh his options if he really wants you to stay he will offer you someting you really want...but by telling them ASAP you are the bigger person GOOD LUCK
2006-06-07 10:10:02 · answer #7 · answered by J~me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a short letter of resignation and hand it to him. Tell him only that you are leaving and the last date that you will be available for work in his employ. Thank him for his "kindness" (or whatever) during the period of your employment with him. It's always best to leave the door open and the bridge unburned!
2006-06-07 10:11:09 · answer #8 · answered by Jack430 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the old job sucks pretty bad. Give two weeks notice and coast until you start your new job.
2006-06-07 10:09:04 · answer #9 · answered by Jeremy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go in ready to be let go right when you tell him. Tell him you have a better job offer, and you are putting your 2 wk notice in now.
You don't have to explain yourself to anyone.
2006-06-07 10:09:51 · answer #10 · answered by Rayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋