I am giving my job resignation today. I want to be prepared to answer some "why" questions. Any advise?

Question

I just want to be able to answer questions like "why are leaving" and "what don't you like about it here", I'm sure there will be questions like that and I was hoping to get some help. Has anyone had to go through the same thing? Thanks.

Answer 1

It's not really their business why you're leaving the job. I would hand in a letter of resignation, giving them 2 weeks notice in writing. Tell them that you appreciated the opportunity to work there, and that a better job offer has come up. Leave it short and to the point. That should do the trick!

Answer 2

First, your resignation letter must be short and to the point. Keep it simple, such as you enjoyed working there, the company is great to work for and your last day of work. (normally you should allot about two weeks for your resignation).

Normally, you shouldn't be asked by you want to leave.

However, be honest if you are asked. But don't flip out on anyone. No matter how much you hated working there, do not blow any steam out on anyone. Most probably, you will never get a good reference from that company again!

If you have found a new opportunity, you can state that if you are asked. Avoid stating figures. Just say something like, the job is in your field, etc.

Answer 3

Usually it's good just to say you are moving on to a better opportunity. But sometimes it's good to just tell it like it is because there are so many SOBs in the workforce that good people need to start standing up for themselves. State the truth without getting emotional. One time I did this and really let the management have it because I was fed up with being taken advantage of and constantly have to live a lie to cover for the idiots.

Some times I just believe in speaking the harsh truth to people and letting the chips fall where they may. You get the respect of real people that appreciate you for this, and it can actually lead on to a good opportunity when someone says "You know, I can use a person like you"

When I spoke my peace at one job, the people left behind told me "You really shook them up." So be it.

Answer 4

Well...why are you leaving? I'm getting the sense you don't want to be completely honest with them, why is that? I faced the same situation 3 months ago...I was very vague with my supervisor specifically because she is a nightmare with a temper. I didn't want to burn bridges, nor did I want to make my last few weeks (month) there miserable and screw over other people. Besides, knowing my supervisor had I given the truth, likely I would have ended up filing harassment charges against her because I'm pretty sure she would have blown up my cell phone.

But anyway, back to you...you already know why your leaving. If you feel that you can't tell them (and you already have another job lined up), just say a great opportunity has come along that you'd be stupid to pass up, it's more inline with your goals, something like that.

Answer 5

You can go with a nice generic reply like, "I am leaving for a better opportunity." That would actually cover both questions. State that although you liked working at the company (whether its true or not), you simply couldn't pass up this opportunity.

Answer 6

I think it depends on "why" you are leaving. If it's personal then you might sum it to them that way, If its professional and you've found a better job then tell them that. You want to use them for a reference down the road so give them the truth

Answer 7

you can either answer the questions with your real reason, or just say that while you've enjoyed working there, you want to pursue other interests and leave it at that.

Answer 8

you never know... there may be no question at all, but the old "not enough hours" usually works!!