What's the best way to part ways with a job (quit)?

Question

I want to quit my job. I love the work but I'm underappreciated and underpaid. What's the best way to quit in case I need to return? Do I type a letter, talk to a manager? Why should I tell them I'm leaving? Thanks!

Answer 1

don't show up to work

Answer 2

Before you make the decision to quit, be absolutely sure that this is the right decision. An employee once called me the day after she started her new job. She hated it, regretted resigning and wanted to come back. By the time we heard from her, we had already filled the position and she was out of luck.

Give Notice

If you have an employment contract that states how much notice you should give, abide by it. Otherwise, it's appropriate to offer two weeks notice.

No Obligation

If your employer asks you stay longer than two weeks (or the time period in your contract) you have no obligation to stay. Your new employer will be expecting you to start as scheduled, and in a timely manner. What you could do, is offer to help your previous employer, if necessary, after hours, via email or on the phone.

What to Say

Don't say much more than you are leaving. Emphasize the positive and talk about how the company has benefited you, but, mention that it's time to move on. Offer to help during the transition and afterwards. Don't be negative. There's no point - you're leaving and you want to leave on good terms.

Write a Resignation Letter

Even if you resign verbally, write a resignation letter. A resignation letter can help you maintain positive relationship with your old employer, while paving the way for you to move on. You never know when you might need that old employer to give you a reference, so it makes sense to take the time to write a polished and professional resignation letter. Use our sample resignation letters for suggestions on what to write.

Ask for a Reference

Before you leave, ask for a letter of recommendation from your manager. As time passes and people move on, it's easy to lose track of previous employers. With a letter in hand, you'll have written documentation of your credentials to give to prospective employers.

Don't Forget the Details

Find out about the benefits and salary you are entitled to receive upon leaving. Inquire about continuing health insurance coverage through COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), collecting unused vacation and sick pay, and keeping, cashing in, or rolling over your 401K or other pension plan.

Answer 3

You should efinaly tell them the real reason see if there is anything you can work out between the two and you even get a raise or promotion from it it happened to me and my freind no joke and if they dicide to do nothing leave two weeks notice and ask if you can come back if needed

Answer 4

i really dont know i never quit, the best thing i can tell you is that, first of all get a nice but simple gift for your boss, If it a lady get her flowers or a man, then in the morning give him or her the gift and said heres an early christmas gift for you, As, I am sorry, that i probably wont be here for the party or anything, when they ask you why? Tell them that you got an offer that you cannot refuse and that you start on monday, and that, Iam sorry but....Well heres my gift and iam sorry, turn on my heels and walk away, but be nice about it, then negoiate, hope things get better for you

Answer 5

put in a two week notice and explain why you are leaving but don't put the real reason why. also tell them in person to.

Answer 6

Just say for personal reasons that you wish not to speak about.

Answer 7

i woud tell my employer the truth and say the employer will appreciate my work more and say you have no bad feelings towards there company.

Answer 8

just tell them y ur quitin and ask them if u leave will I eever be able to get my job back