How did you put in your two-weeks notice?

Question

I work at a coffee shop and have been a loyal manager-but I'm fed up with the owners- not sure how to put it delicately?

Answer 1

Best to do it correctly as they can be awkward when it comes to references. Say you would like to resign, giving two weeks notice, go on to say thank you to them for their support and you are sad to be leaving................we all white lie sometimes. good luck and i hope you find appreciation very soon...

Answer 2

The easiest and quickest way, make an excuse. Or, keep it sweet and simple, the way I have done it in the past. Write a letter of resignation addressed to the manager telling him the exact date you are going to leave on *two weeks from whenver you plan on giving the letter*. Be sure to write words such as "Unfortunately I must leave" and stuff that make it sound more empathetic, and don't forget to include "It was a pleasure working with this company" and so forth to sweeten the end if you want ot be delicate about it. If they do ask you why you are quitting, and you dont really wanan say "i'm fed up with you guys" then you can say " Personal Reasons" and they can't push you to tell them why. That should be enough to get you out of there without too much hassle =D

Answer 3

Whenever I was leaving I typed up my letter and said,

"This letter serves as formal notification of my two weeks notice. My last day will be blah blah blah. I have learned much and am very thankful for the opportunity this position has afforded me, however I have decided I need to pursue other opportunities.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Ms X

Before I gave it to my boss though I actually spoke to them and verbally let them know I was leaving. The letter was just a formality to go into my personnel file. Keep your letter short and sweet. No matter how tempted you are to go off and tell them how fed up you are, DON'T DO IT. You should never burn a bridge no matter what. You never know...

Answer 4

Search online for letters of resignation. They are generally vague and do not tell your REAL reasons for leaving. You don't WANT to tell your real reasons because this could hurt your chances of getting a good reference later. Just personalize a letter you find online, then give your boss a copy in the morning when they're in a decent mood. It's best to do this in person, as that shows maturity. Best of luck.

Answer 5

Suggest that you've gotten a better job elsewhere, or maybe that you're "just moving on with your life". However, if you're a manager, it might be better to give a month's notice or better. Finding a replacement for you will be much more difficult than finding one for the average joe Bloke.

Answer 6

I had to provide a written statement telling them why I was leaving and when I would be finished. Employeer's always get crabby with you, but you have to do what's best for you. So put it in writting and you are good to go. Good luck finding a better job!

Answer 7

first-do you really want to leave?
have you voiced your opinion on whatever you are fed up about?
maybe you could write them a letter advising the issues you have with them?
but be sure they know about your gripes before leaving
writing a letter gives you and them time to absorb and think without too much emotion/anger

Answer 8

Don't burn your Bridges!! You can give notice without being nasty. You can say you have decided to pursue other opportunities and will leave with fond memories. Any negative comments could comeback on you. Future employers may call your past one and you want good reference

Answer 9

Just say thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work for this company, however I feel that I am needed else where and I can no longer work for you anymore. Always say thank you

Answer 10

write a formal letter and give it to them in person. Tell them you appreciate your time there but you have the need to move on. Don't burn any bridges.