How do I hand in my notice?

Question

Ok so I have been offered a really great job - double the money I am currently on, more holiday, better hours, more training etc.
My current boss has been taking me for a bit of a mug, as a manager he is not that good BUT I like him as a person.

Unfortunately I work for a small firm (there is just 4 of us) and when I hand my notice in I know that the other employee is going on holiday when I intend to leave so it is going to leave them really short staffed. Plus my bosses mother has recently (this last week) been rushed to hospital.

I want to be nice about it but I need to take this opportunity! What is the best thing to put in my notice letter, how would you do it?

Answer 1

Since you like your boss as a person, it's a very small office, the bosses mom is in the hospital, and another will be on vacation when you leave, I would suggest bending a bit more than normal.

You're absolutely right in not wanting to leave them in a lurch, which is why I suggest giving more than the customary 2 weeks notice.

This puts you in very good light with them, makes you look extremely helpful and caring, and makes them want to really recommend you.

Now of course, all this depends on when the new employer wants you to start. If they need you right away and you can't give the extra notice, then you'll have to work around them. However, you could explain the situation to them and see if they'll bend. Perhaps they'll understand and even respect your wanting to help.

If not, then I would put thel last day you originally wanted in the letter so they've got it in writing, and explain face to face how you'd like to give more but the new employer needs you to start sooner.

Face to face is the nice thing to do, and putting the onus on the new employer gets you off the hook. They might not be happy, but they'd definitely respect your letting them know person to person, and see that you'd like to help, but have to work around the new employer's needs.

Answer 2

its hard when u work for a small firm, a letter is the only way hun, 2 weeks notice is required, just remember its a job not a lifestyle and you deserve better, dont beat yourself up about it, try focusing on ur new job an how much more of a challenge you have ahead of you, you only get one life so live it to the max, so nice to hear someone improving themselves, good luck and well done xx ps say you have enjoyed working for them, you have a higher paid an challenging job to go to on date, say thank you for the opportunity to work with them all and you wish them all the very best xx

Answer 3

Simply write a good letter.

Dear BOSS's name

I would like to give you XWEEKS notice of my intention to resign my position within YOUR COMPANY.

I want to take the oppurtunity to thank you for all your assistance and kindness during my time here, and that it is purely due to better prospects that I am leaving and in no way reflecting upon yourself or the company.

I would like to apologise for leaving at what maybe a difficult time for you and the company, but as my new employer needs me to start on XYZDATE, it is not possible to work beyond that.

yours sincerly/faithfully

YOUR NAME

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Have you considered offering to work on a part time basis whilst they find and train someone else?

Have you a good recommendation for a replacement, a friend etc?

You should not feel guilty for wanting to better your prospects and if the company you work for cannot equal what you can earn elsewhere then they fall victim to market influence. It is dog eat dog out there and when has loyalty or guilt ever paid for anything.

To paraphrase "Scent of a Women"

"Grow up !

It's **** your buddy !

Cheat on your wife !

Call your mother on Mother's Day.!"

Life. It's pretty simple really, it's just people that mess it up.

Answer 4

even though its just a part time job you should still definitely put your notice in writing. you don't have to give a reason for leaving, just thank them for giving you the opportunity to work there. They have no right to question you about leaving, but they may really like you working there so try and convince you to stay. take that as a compliment :o) always leave a job with good relations between you and your boss, you might not like them or the job but you never know what the future holds. good luck at college :o)

Answer 5

To be serious for a second, if you want the other job and your going to be better off taking it then, write your notice,telling them as from ,when,(date) your notice is affective and when and how much notice you have to give (this depends on how you are paid, wkly, mthly,) and give it to them telling them you have an opportunity u cant turn down.Even tho there is someone going away, ect ....that is not your problem to deal with, because believe me if they had to get rid of you they wouldnt think twice, so tell them YOUVE BEEN MADE AN OFFER YOU CANT REFUSE. LOL. all the best

Answer 6

Tell then you have contracted a serious disease and don't want to infect them. Then when they are out to lunch take their phones and delete your number so they can never contact you to ask, "Hows the ole aids thing going?"
Saw it in a film once.

Answer 7

Be nice about it, always leave on friendly terms, after all in the future you may want a reference from this person.

Answer 8

Notice letter? Go straight up and tell them.... Give them at least 2 weeks so they can find replacment

Answer 9

Do what's respectful.

Quit on a handshake, and keep the bridge connected.

Move on, and enjoy your success.

Keep your notice short and simple.

"I've accepted a position with another company. I will start working for them on _________. Therefore, my resignation with (your company name) will take effect on _________."

Thank you.

Make sure you write the date on it clearly, and sign it.

Many companies will include the resignation notice in the employees file where it can be seen in the future.

Answer 10

You have to make the right move for more money. If you and your boss get along so well then he should understand.