My boss is a walking *****. I work in a dental office.. it's just her (the dentist) and me (the receptionist/insurance biller).
She's unreasonable and extremely difficult to work for.. so after a year, I've decided to quit.
I'm giving her my 2 weeks notice tomorrow. It will be an oral notice as she probably won't read anything I had to her, she never does.
She told me on Friday that she really didn't need me anymore.. she could just have all her calls into the office go straight to voicemail and then call people back late at night when she's finished working.
Blah blah blah, point is.. I don't want to be tacky about it.. At the same time, I know she's going to ask exactly why I'm leaving and those type of questions.
How can I go about this so that it's POSSIBLE that she at least gives me an "okay" reference?
2006-08-20 11:55:47 · 8 answers · asked by K 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
What a great question and I congratulate you on doing the right thing by quitting in a very professional way.
You might simply tell your employer that you are seeking employment that offers you more opportunities and since she feels that you are not all that important where you are now, both of you are going to benefit from your decision to change jobs.
In addition you could level with her and remind her that you have been a good employee and you have a reasonable expectation of getting a positive reference.
In the end I would certainly make sure that she understands that a good reference is important to you and try to get a verbal confirmation that one will be forthcoming. Don't assume the she will provide you with one.
I suppose in this case you have to be honest without being brutal.
I wish you the best of luck in your new job
2006-08-20 12:14:13 · answer #1 · answered by checkmate444 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to be polite, and just tell her. Do not allow your negative feelings get in the way of making a gracious exit. Trust me, if she cared about your opinion, she would ask for it. It is pretty obvious that she doesn't, otherwise you probably wouldn't be leaving. I would think about using a prior employer as a reference as it seems you and the dentist probably didn't have a great work relationship.
And if you are thinking that throwing a huge temper tantrum is going to make you feel better - all you are going to do is burn a bridge that you may need one day, and you are going to turn her off from listening to your "critical advice". Remember, half of the people we hate don't even know it, and the other half don't even care. So why bother?
2006-08-20 12:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by Christopher B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 20:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always maintain your professionalism regardless of the situation. Put your notice in writing because that is the right thing to do and it provides you with documentation later, just in case. Also, do not be surprised if she lets you go and does not let you work those last two weeks.
2006-08-20 12:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by 4532 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tough call. Put the resignation in writing. Keep a copy. By law, she can NOT say anything bad about you if any one else calls and ask if you worked there. Good luck.
2006-08-20 12:01:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christopher B answered this perfectly, so there isn't a need for me to do so. Usually I don't read the other answers before submitting an answer, but this time I did :-)
2006-08-20 13:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should provide her a resignation letter and I agree, keep a copy. If she asks, remind her that she is the one that told you that she really doesn't need you and that you need to seek more stable employment.
2006-08-20 13:39:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go in and tell her she is a ***** to work for and you are tired of the way she treats you and you dont have to put up with that and you are choosing to find a new job where you are respected
2006-08-20 12:05:24 · answer #8 · answered by charles c 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋