Ive only been at this job for a little more than 3 months. Im selling insurance in a cozy home town office. Its not a terribly difficult job or anything but its just not for me. Im not the office job kinda person and I will never advance here. I just graduated with an Associates in General Studies in May of this year and now after having a 'real' job for a couple months I want to go back to school full time and pickup a certificate in Drafting and Engineering. My boss is REALLY nice and he depends on me very much. I have two coworkers that will have to pickup a lot of slack when I leave. One of them is my boss and one other lady. How do I quit without feeling like a jerk?
2006-12-13 04:13:38 · 3 answers · asked by anda 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Well I am kind of in the same situation as you. My boss isn't so great but overall she's a lot better than most. I would be upfront with your boss and if it makes you feel better help them find a replacement and offer to train them. That way you leave professionally and you don't burn any bridges. It's not your job to find a replacement but if you feel that good about your boss and you want to leave a good impression then that would be my suggestion to you.
2006-12-13 04:17:31 · answer #1 · answered by isladelmar7 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, there really isn't a nice way to quit, especially when people are depending on you. All I can suggest is offer more than two weeks of notice, so they can find someone to replace you and you can spend some time with them, training them and getting them up to speed.
Just be sure to mention that it's because you want to go back to school, and not because you're unhappy there. They might still need some part-time help while you're in school and you do know how the company works.
Don't feel too guilty about it. You're doing what's right for you. Good luck!
2006-12-13 04:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could offer to stay on part time for a month or so until they can find a replacement. Just make sure you give a very specific amount of time (e.g. Feb. 1) or they will continue to rely on you and not seriously recruit for a new employee.
2006-12-13 04:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋