How do I tell my boss that I don't want to work there anymore?

Question

I hate my job, but want a good reference letter.

I'm currently looking for better paying jobs that are more along the lines of what I'll enjoy, but how do I resign from my current job without admitting that I am not living up to their expectations???
And hence a bad reference?

Oh, and to M O:
Best you spend more time looking for your own jobs than using Yahoo! Answers as a platform to insult other users.

Answer 1

When writing a letter of resignation, it's important to keep your resignation letter as simple, brief, and focused as possible. It should also be positive.

Once you have made the decision to move on, there's no point in criticizing your employer or your job. Your letter of resignation should include information on when you are leaving. You can also let the employer know you appreciate your time with the company. When you're not sure what to write, review resignation letter samples to get some ideas.

Your resignation letter should include:

- The fact that you are leaving and date when your resignation is effective.
- Thanks to your employer for the opportunities you have had during your employment.

Regardless of why you are resigning or how you feel about it, if you mention why you are leaving, make sure that you do not include anything negative or disparaging about the company, your supervisor, your co-workers, or your subordinates. This letter will be included in your employment file and could be shared with potential future employers, therefore, it should be professional and polite.

Answer 2

An employer has to be very careful how they word a reference nowadays, and giving 'bad' references is really a thing of the past. What they tend to do is give only the barest of information so that they do not get sued further down the line!!

My advice would be to butter them up a bit and hand in your notice with perhaps something complimentary written into it.

Something like, I am seeking a new position more closely attuned to my skills and hence have decided to submit my resignation.

I will of course work the official notice period and would like to say how much I have enjoyed the challenges during my time here.

I have been impressed by the friendlyness and esprit de corps of the whole team and really enjoyed my time at (x company)

(ok you may be saying this thru gritted teeth but at least you are leaving them with good thoughts about you, which should help in terms of a reference that says a bit more than the minimum they can get away with


Good luck and best wishes

Answer 3

In the UK, it is illegal to give a "bad" reference. However, it is OK for an employer to refuse to give a reference for an individual. Put your resignation in a letter and hand it to your boss. Be polite, if you feel that it hasn't worked out and your are asked for the reasons for your resignation then be nice and positive - most employers will give a good reference unless you have done something really bad!

Answer 4

Be honest! Just tell your boss that you are young and would like to explore other options in other fields. Tell him that you will stay for "x" amount of days or until he finds a replacement, whichever comes first. Tell him you will help train the new hire for your position if that is possible.
As far as getting a bad reference, most places don't give good or bad references anymore. They will only verify employment dates, they do this to insure that they won't be sued for slander.

Good Luck, and remember, YOU have to do what is best for YOU!

Answer 5

They cannot give you a bad reference,as it is classed as a deformation of character.However they can refuse to give you a reference.If you do not like your job then start looking elsewhere and find out how much notice you need to give your preasent employer.Never burn your bridges,and leave politely,they will give you a good reference and you never no you might have to try and go back one day if things dont work out!

Answer 6

1) Don't resign until you have another job.
2) when you do get another job give the required period of notice and lie through your teeth.. tell them how much you have enjoyed working there but that you feel the new job will stretch you more. No more than that.

Answer 7

If you have been getting good reviews, are not on disciplinary etc then there is no reason why you shouldn't get a good reference.

Just check your contract and make sure you give enough notice - ask to speak to your boss and tell them face to face you have been offered a new position and you are taking it although you have enjoyed working for them - then hand in a simple " dear sir, i would like to take this opportunity to hand in my notice. I would like to finish on the 1/1/11. I have enjoyed working for x company, Yours blah blah".

Good luck x x

Answer 8

just tell them you are not happy anymore and wish to move on.
At the end of the day if they did not need you they would not think twice about giving you the boot. Just tell them you wish to further you career and are looking for another job. If you need to go to an interview then go they cannot stop you. But whatever you do don't feel guilty

Answer 9

Put a positive spin on it....say I would love a reference because I currently am looking to move up in my field or move toward a direction that would better suit me." Please start looking for my replacement and I would be happy to cross-train them to replace me"

Choose when you are saying this on how close is your next job...a bird in the hand is better than a bird in the bush (translation don't quit till you have something else).

Answer 10

Don't give notice until you have a new job. This way you get paid until you do find something and the prospective employers will not be calling the old employer.