How can I politely quit?

Question

Okay... I got a better job offer and was planning to move so I told my boss. He informed the CEO about my decision and all went well... until I reconsidered my decision because I thought there was a better changce of growth if I stay at my current job. I told my boss again and he said I will need to speak to the CEO. I sent him an e-mail explaining my situation. He says cool and wants to speak to me tonight.

Just now I got a call from the other company saying they will double my pay. Now I want to quit again.

I realise I was acting immaturely making big decision on-the-fly. (Even right now I, again, just changed my mind after one call). I don't know how to handle this. Now if I say I wanna quit again I don't know what kind of a person they will think I am.

Advice please please plese

Answer 1

OK, you're being really flaky to your company. That's because you're overcommunicating. It was right of you to tell them you had a better offer, but they have better things to do than flail around with you while you (quite understandably) go back and forth in your mind over what to do.

Here's what you do now.

Call the CEO, or meet with him. Tell him "look, I have this great offer from the other company. Right now I'm really confused and trying to decide what to do. I'm sorry about going back and forth with you on this; I was caught off guard. Here's what I need from you: a reasonable, realistic idea of how you see me fitting in at this company and where you see me going with you. Then I am going to talk with the other company, and see what they think in those terms. Then I'm going to sit down and sort out my options and decide which company I would be a better employee for. In the meantime, I will work hard for you and keep all my plates in the air. I appreciate your help with this, and I know that no matter what happens my relationship with this company is always going to be a good and positive one."

Then do that - decide which company is right for you, and then go and be loyal and work super hard for that company and for yourself.

Hope things work out for you. Best wishes and God bless.

Answer 2

I would talk to the CEO and explain the whole thing. You want to improve yourself and look out for you interests, he should be able to appreciate that.

I would bring up the fact that the other company offered to double the pay, but you really want to stay, see what he says. Perhaps they will give you a slight increase and some incentives.

Also, if you have good job security at your company now, and they like you, I would weigh that heavily over the other company. See, that is a trick as old as the hills right there. People say they want you, dangle good pay in front of your eyes, then WHAMO! They decide to fire your azz after a few weeks. They may also have a change of heart and decide to can you. What will you do then?

I would consider staying, and TELL them you want to stay, but tell the CEO what they are offering and see what he says.

Answer 3

Your decision looks like it's based solely on the money. Depending on your age you'll need to consider a little more than your salary. What benefits does each job offer, where do you see yourself going career wise? Do you want to grow with your future company or just earn as much as you can. When people are throwing money at you like that, of course your going to be hasty, but please take a few minutes and ask yourself where you be one, five, ten years from now. As for your immediate situation, tell your boss the other company made you an offer, Tell him what your looking for and give him an honest reason about why you considered other employment in the first place. One of the most important things you can remember in business is to not burn your bridges. Good luck with this i'm curious as to what your final decision would be

Answer 4

Hmmmm................. Its a difficult situation!!!!

You have to make several considerations before you decide finally.....
What is more important for you? A good career where the prospects for future are bright in terms of remuneration, Or a job which gives you a better salary at present but may or may not give you a chance for growth....

Okay lets consider all these situations...............

1. If you have been working with your present organisation for a long time and the new job cannot assure stability, Stay!
2. If you have a chance of growth in your current organisation, with a prospect of overtaking your new job (Which you are considering), Stay!
3. If the new organisation is bigger han your current one and offers a good chance of growth along with stability, Quit!

Apart from this, you have to make sure that this new company is not taking you for a ride.... Perhaps they want to get you stuck in between both the companies and then dictate terms....!!! You have to think realistically!!! And before making the decision, you must also consider that if you quit this company now, it may not be on a good note and later on you might regret it..............You may also be branded a "Job Hopper", which will make a bad impression on your CV.

What i suggest is that On the basis of your new offer, negotiate with your current organisation. Havea One to One with your Boss/CEO. Tell him that you would like to continue with their organisation but you have got this offer which is irresistible. And such kind of money cant be ignored, so ,. if they could offer you a better saslary, you wud like to stay. This way, the ball will be in their court.... Either they will give in and give you a raise, or they will refuse.. if they refuse, you can politely convey that you have decided to move on....... Pepper it with some warm mails and thank you messages... You will be fine, you will not have to worry about being in the bad books of your current employers then, and will be able to join back in future if u want.........

Hope it helped....................

Answer 5

I'd go with the honest policy. You know, managers and CEOs are business people, so they understand your dilemma. They're also smart about human nature, so don't make up any lavish stories. Also, business world is pretty small, so you don't want to burn any bridges. Flat out lying, if caught, can be a great insult to one's intelligence and some people don't take it that well.

So, after admitting to them that you're new to this sort of thing, ask your manager and CEO for an advice on what to do in such case. This will allow you to get into your shoes and become your counselor. Then show your gratitude for any advice they give you. Prepping is everything in this sort of talks, so make sure you show them you know what a jackass you've been.

All in all, you learned a very valuable lesson, and it will prove to be very useful in the future. So cheer up!

Answer 6

You did jump the gun, but that doens't mean that you can't find a smooth way out. But I am wondering if you have weighed the pros and cons of each job. Sometimes money is always going to be the deciding factor. I have been in your position, and I was fortunate enough to have a manager who understood my struggle. Chat it up with your CEO... but do your homework. Know what you are talking about. You might even be able to negotiate a workable deal with your current employer. Create longevity, avoid training, and take it up the next step. Good luckto you!

Answer 7

Talk to the CEO and tell them that the other company has offered you double and see if he will match it. If not, then thank him for his time and the great opportunity to work in his company and tell him that you have to go where there's a better opportunity for growth. Then quietly clean out your work space and go to the new job with your held high and full of confidence that you can make something of your self there.

Answer 8

Is it just the money that's making you move?

Does your current job suck, or just not pay you very well?

How much is the move going to ruin your reputation?

Can you leave without screwing your current employer?

Numbers would have been nice here..as well as the environmental variables like what area of what country we're talking about...

How long at the current job?

Ah, it doesn't really matter, but it'd sure have been nice to know that stuff before I gave you an answer!

Answer:
You have probably already burned a large portion of this bridge by changing your mind twice...just go.

Answer 9

Be honest with your current CEO...tell him you are trying to make a major life decision. You need to come to a final outcome before you talk to anyone! Then stick to your guns. Either way you will have growth...just depends on where you feel the most comfortable. Explaining that you value someones opinion and trust always smooths things over..if you looking to use them for a reference or a platform for further endeavors.

Answer 10

Speak to your CEO and inform him that you have been made several offers to go work with other companies but nothing has been finalized yet and you would like to stay with your current position until something has been committed to with any of the other offers.