How to word it when you quit your job?

Question

I have worked at a small grocery store for the past two years. Though it isn't a bad job I am sick of it and do not make much money. I have the opportunity to move on to bigger and better things by quitting and I am sure I want to give notice. My issue is- I don't know how to say it. I am willing to work until they find someone else to replace me and I will train them. This is a very family oriented business and I am just very nervous about what to say. Any suggestions would really help. And, writing a letter of resignation really isn't an option.

Answer 1

Tell them you really appreciate the experience they've given you, but an opportunity has come up that you feel you have to take advantage of.

I would not 'work until they find someone else'. Give them a date that you need to be finished by. Two weeks is typical & fair. If you can give them more time, do so - but, don't leave it open ended.

Answer 2

Tell them just what you said, that you appreciate the time you've spent there, but you have an opportunity that you don't want to pass up. Although its nice of you to say you will stay until a replacement is trained, make sure you put a time line on it so that you don't get stuck waiting on them. You can word it like, "I'm more than willing to stay and train a replacement, but I need to begin my new job on XXXX date, so my last day here will be XXXXX." If its a family oriented place then they should understand. If they don't and make things hard for you, then its a learning experience and you didn't need to be there anyway. More than likely you're making too big a deal out of it. People leave jobs all the time....its a part of life. Good luck!

Answer 3

You really do need to write a letter of resignation. That's the best way to say everything you've just said you want to express and the professional way to end an employment relationship. By doing it in writing, you also have the ability to be sure it takes the right tone and manner, and you won't get interrupted or flustered and blow it. Then you find a good moment, that is not public or confrontational, like just after closing, and say, I've been doing a lot of thinking about my future, and feel that I must move on, I'm tendering to you my letter of resignation. Then you hand them the letter and tell them goodnight.

Resigning doesn't have to be a confronation, and doing this at the end of a shift gives everyone at least overnight to think about things and get over the shock of the news. If you can do it the night before you have a day off, that would probably be ideal. They'll need to discuss it and figure out how to deal with it, and that will be more comfortable for everyone if they can do that, as well as make the announcement to any other employees, in your absence. Sometimes bosses get really upset when you quit. Sometimes they up and fire you before your notice period is up (which in California makes you eligible for unemployment benefits). There's nothing you can do about that reaction, but you'll know YOU did things right. You may also need them as a reference in the future, so everything you can do to soften the blow makes you look better and more likely to get a good reference.

Following is a guide to a letter of resignation, change as necessary.

Date:________

Name
Address
City, state, sip

Re: Letter of Resignation

Dear _____:

This letter is intended as my letter of resignation from my position of ______ at ______. I have been doing a lot of thinking about my future and feel that it is time for me to seek alternate employment.

I very much appreciate the opportunity that I have had to work for xyc company, and am grateful for the employment experience that I have had.

I know that it will take time to hire and train someone to replace me, and I am willing to cooperate with management in making a smooth transition. At this time I do not have a specific time commitment in mind, and am willing to work that out as best serves us both.

Again, I very much appreciate the opportunity to work with xyz company, and wish the company and staff the best. I look forward to working with your toward a smooth transtion.

Very truly yours,

Your signature.

Answer 4

I did a search and this is what I found.


January 1, 2007


Dear Bob,

I am writing to you today to officially tender my resignation from Merck effective Friday, August 18, 2006.

I never thought I would ever leave such a great company as Merck, but when the opportunity arose to own and operate my own vineyard in Napa, which as you know has always been a lifelong dream for me, I simply had to take advantage of it.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Techi about all the people I’ve encountered in my years of service with the company, and especially about you and all the others on the sales team. Your leadership has taken us all to new levels, and I have appreciated all your personal and professional advice over the years. It’s my hope that we will stay in touch as I begin this new chapter in my life.

If you have any questions, please ask. Thanks again for everything.

Sincerely,

Answer 5

This place sucks and I'm outta here. Just kidding. Seriously, tell them that it was time for you to move on. You feel as though you've learned a lot from the company, but you would like to explore other career paths. Tell them it was a pleasure to work for them and you're sorry to have to leave such a wonderful company.

Now, the little details. Tell them that you will work until they find someone to fill your job. Also tell them that you would be willing to train the new hire, if they wish (and you wish).

It won't be as bad as you think.

Good luck!

Answer 6

see you later because the corporation is customary with that you end and are literally no longer paying you. If there's a false impression and also you're nevertheless recieving money then they'd take criminal action to get this back yet from my knowledge that would nicely be all they could do.

Answer 7

listen to guy #1, I cant give you advice Ive quit three jobs in my life one by throwing a phone book at the manager (he was an *** and yelling at me for no reason boss called and offered me a raise to come back I said no he fired the manager lol) #2 I threw a cell phone cause the boss yelled at me - again he appologized and wanted me back, and #3 well I didnt throw anything but I cursed out the entire staff .... Now Im a sucessfull real estate executive for a huge company ... dont take crap from noone

Answer 8

Go to your boss, ask if he/she has a moment. Inform them that you are giving you notice, that you have accepted another position, but if they needed you to, you would be willing to stay and train the new person that takes your place. (Just don't let them take advantage and wait too long hiring)

Answer 9

Stand up tall and walk up to the owner and tell him exacly what you wrote here. I am willing to work until they find someone else to replace me and I will train them. They will understand, business is business.