Is this an improper way to give my two weeks notice?

Question

So I've been having troubles confronting my boss about my two weeks notice. The time is coming close and don't want to wait until it's shorter than 2 weeks. Everyday that I have set myself to talk to her, she's left the office early or there's 6 other people in the office, so I can never get her alone to tell her. I have typed up a resignation letter with all of my explainations about why i'm leaving. I was not planning to tell her anything when I gave her the letter other than " I figured it would be best for me to present this to you in person".

I was wondering if it is improper to just put the letter in an envelope and lay it on her desk, so that when she has the chance, she will be able to look over it on her own time, or should I really wait to tell her that " I figured it would be best for me to present this to you in person"? This will be my first time giving my notice, which I'm happy about because I'm ready to work at my new job.

Answer 1

I agree it is most appropriate to speak to your manager face-to-face. Ask to schedule a short time to meet with her. It should take no more than 5 or 10 minutes (TOPS) to hand her your letter of resignation.
However, when I resigned (recently) I was given the advice to keep my letter very short. This is also the advice on most career websites. Examples are even provided on many sites.
In my situation an exit interview was conducted and it was THERE that I let the company (HR) know the details of my choice to seek other employment.

Depending on your industry and your reasons for leaving I'd be very careful about burning any bridges. It's a small world in a lot of businesses.

And good luck with this new chapter of your life!

Answer 2

Giving a 2 weeks notice, is all about respect for your current employer. So just leaving a note on someone's desk isn't very approrate. If anything, walk in and hand the note to your manager. Giving notice is a very scary thing to do, but if you have a half way decent boss, they will be happy for you, because you are proably moving onto a better opportunity.

I would suggest scheduling a time to speak with your manager and break the news to them face to face (hand them the note after, so they can keep it in your employee file). Really it will take all of 5 minutes to do.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

ALWAYS give notice in person. You want to leave on good terms and in a professional manner. Send her an email or ask to set up some time, clearly she is very busy. But get it done!

The letter should accompany your in person resignation

Good luck!

Answer 4

I think it's an acceptable way to resign, some comapnies require your two week notice in writing. If your boss is constantly busy, you may not have a chance to give it to her in person.

Answer 5

ill time is in evaluation to vacation. they don't "owe" it to you in case you do not take it, they are only providing it as a kind of income coverage in case you fairly are ill. Calling in ill if you're fairly no longer ill is an identical as leaving in the back of your position, and they could even withhold your examine. in the journey that they are paying you, it is your criminal responsibility to paintings. How demanding is as a lot as you, i wager, yet you nonetheless want to go back in till you fairly, extremely are ill.

Answer 6

I think you should wait. Giving it to her in person shows respect for her and makes you seem very mature. laying it on her desk makes it seem like you don't care.

Answer 7

No, actually that is the perfect way. You want to give your two weeks' notice in writing.

Answer 8

I think you have a great plan!