I work for a very small company, and have been working for them for 6 1/2 years now. They have come to depend on me very much and treat me like family.
My boyfriend lives two hours away from me in a much bigger and better city. We are planning on getting engaged soon and I am going to be moving in with him when my apartment lease is up at the end of July.
I am having a hard time deciding on how I should break the news to my employers. We all went out to lunch today and I had planned on telling them, but I froze up... I figure the sooner I tell them the better so that we can find a suitable replacement for me... so how do I do it??
2007-02-01 08:29:34 · 5 answers · asked by violetmal 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Its tough leaving a place where you feel wanted and needed. And in fairness its true to say that some people do make a difference.
Despite your feelings it important to remember that you would be out of the door should it become expedient to let you go.
There would also be a lot less tears shed as well. The business is there to make money. Our first master as an employee is the business.
Remember, no one is irreplaceable. If the president gets run over by a truck then the country will continue to run.
The important one here is you. Your future and your happiness. That's your business.....take care of it.
BTW Good luck and happiness for the future.
2007-02-01 08:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by philip_jones2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are planning to leave your job in seven months? Give them at the very most 60 days written notice. A lot can happen in the next 7 months. If you start talking about leaving now and your boss hears about the ideal candidate looking for a job you could be out in the street a whole lot sooner. A 60 day notice will give them plenty of time to find and train a replacement. You are only obligated to give a 2 week notice unless you have a contract that states otherwise. If they wanted to fire you they would not even give you that long.
2007-02-01 18:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by ebosgramma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to give them a written letter--a two weeks notice or you could do a one month notice. Two weeks is the standard. And tell them also you will help them find a suitable replacement and will be there to train the new person. You need to tell them now. So they can put an ad out in the paper or monster for your job opening.
I also tell them they can call me anytime after I'm gone if they have any questions....don't burn bridges...you will need them for a good reference.
2007-02-01 16:39:39 · answer #3 · answered by justuraverageperson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be straight forward and honest. Tell them your situation. They will appreciate the advanced notice and the honesty.
2007-02-01 16:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by Arty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them. They can't eat you. Two week notice is standard.
2007-02-01 16:45:54 · answer #5 · answered by Darryl L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋