2006-08-20 06:32:55 · 37 answers · asked by Milo X 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
Write a letter of resignation. Here is an example:
John Doe
888-8787 Street
Anytown, USA
August 20th, 2006
Mr. James Smith
Manager
WidgetCo Industries
TheotherTown, USA
T0E 0Y0
Dear Mr. Smith:
Please accept this letter as notice of my resignation from my position as Administrative Assistant with WidgetCo Industries. My last day of employment will be August 31st, 2006.
My decision to leave is based on both personal and professional reasons, but please understand that I have thoroughly enjoyed my association with WidgetCo Industries. I have learned a great deal from you, and I look forward to applying this knowledge in my next position.
I hope that we can continue our professional relationship and that we meet again in the future. Best wishes to you and to the rest of the staff.
Sincerely,
John Doe
2006-08-20 06:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by Gur8 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Explain to your current employer that you have been offered another job where the pay better suits your financial situation. Tell them that you have accepted the position and that you need to give them a start date, and then give the boss you work for the date that you will be working until. Most people work out a 2 week notice, depending on job, but some work out a 1 week notice. It is professional to work out some sort of notice.
2006-08-20 06:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by curious me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"I want to thank you for the wonderful experience that I have had working here and for your support. I have accepted a position with another company and while I am excited about the new challenge, I regret that I have to leave all of the people I have come to know and work with here. I appreciate the experience and knowledge that I have gained and the opportunity I have had to work with you."
Or something along those lines.
Write out a letter of resignation and give a minimum of two weeks notice so that you can tie up and loose ends and train a replacement if need be.
Most importantly, don't burn bridges in thinking that you should tell someone off if you didn't like working with them. Be a bigger person than than. You NEVER know if you could end up working with them again in the future or if they could end up being your BOSS! How awkward!
2006-08-20 06:42:05 · answer #3 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A thoughtfully written letter, providing the standard 2 weeks notice is standard. However, seriously think about resigning for a better paying job. From experience, 'better pay', doesn't automatically mean 'better job'.
Ask yourself:
a. Am I happy at my current job?
b. Have you spoken to your boss about your salary concerns?
c. Is the new opportunity a good long-term career move?
d. Are you moving up or into the same role you have?
e. Are both companies stable?
f. What is the turnover like at both companies?
g. Will you have the opportunity to do what you do best?
After answering these questions, talking with both co-workers, friends and family - you will gain more confidence in your final decision.
cheers
2006-08-20 09:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by Nathan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The standard is 2 weeks notice of termination. That means two weeks before you quit you should say something. An example, "
The attatched link offers some advice hope it's helpful.
2006-08-20 06:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by a_hennings19 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would submit a WELL WRITTEN letter detailing your skills and qualifications for the better paying job in depth to your employer, and a day or so after presenting the letter follow it up with a WELL WRITTEN thank you NOTE and if after a week or so goes by and you do not get a reply try and find a time that your employer is not busy and inquire about the promotion.
2006-08-20 06:43:47 · answer #6 · answered by hjbergel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, write a letter of resignation. make it nice, but be clear that you are choosing to leave to pursue new career opportunities. Two weeks notice is normal. Be sure to include the date you will be leaving.
Second, Hand it to your boss personally, and explain briefly that although you have enjoyed your time working there, you have decided to leave. You do not need to explain that you're leaving for more money, but if you're asked, it doesn't hurt to be honest about it.
Third, you may be told to leave immediately, asked to work overtime to train your replacement, or you may be presented with a counter offer. If you're asked to leave immediately, no problem. Unless your employer has zero class, you will be paid for that two week severance period. If you're asked to work overtime, you will have to use your own judgment on how to handle that.
Under no circumstance should you accept a counter offer. If this should happen, thank your boss for the offer, but be clear that your decision is firm. The reason for this is simple. Your boss may just want to delay your departure until he can hire and train a replacement. If you'll accept more money to stay, you'll eventually accept more money to leave again too. He/she will no longer trust you and regardless of what they say, they will be planning to replace you. Ethical employers will not make a counter offer.
Best of luck with the new job. Congratulations!
2006-08-20 07:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by Jay S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest, tell him you are giving him a 2 week notice of your resignation.
When or if he/she asks you why, then just say you will be making more money, nobody can blame you for that.
If she asks you if there is any other reason, that is up to you if there is such a reason or not.
If you have have been a very good employee and they offer you the same or a better salary, then you have to decide which place you think you might be happier.
Sometimes it has been said,*It's better bad by known thorough experience, that good that needs to be found out* !
2006-08-20 06:44:53 · answer #8 · answered by Lorena B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give a 2 week notice that you have found a better paying job which will allow you to support yourself and family if you have one. If he wants to keep you he will ask you to stay with a raise. That is all you have to do. Make sure it is a 2 week notice as this will always help you in the future.
2006-08-20 06:39:58 · answer #9 · answered by Krinta 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them that you've gotten all you can out of this job and you're ready for something else. You don't have to tell them it's a better paying job.
Oh, and when I gave notice on my first job all I did was say, "Well, I just want to let you know that I'm giving my two weeks notice. I've got to have health insurance and this job has health insurance."
I guess you could do the same but substitute, "I've got to have better pay" for health insurance.
2006-08-20 06:38:26 · answer #10 · answered by New mommy 2010! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋