How do I tell my boss I got offered a better position and I'm leaving?

Question

I like my boss he is so nice I just need to move on I got hired as a Paralegal Position that pays way more money than where I am currently at how do I tell my boss I'm so nervous?

Answer 1

I agree with David G. Leave on good terms. You never know about tomorrow - you might want to go back to that job. Or even need to go back. Recently a neighbor of mine left a job, on very good terms, for another that gave her a raise of more than 50%. Snag was that after 2 weeks on the new job, she was really really miserable. She called her old boss and he not only was happy to have her back, he gave her a raise. Not a big one, but about 6% is still nice.

Answer 2

If you have a good relationship with your boss, than tell him the truth. If he is as nice as you say he is, then he'll understand your reason for leaving. Just make sure you give him enough notice so he can find a replacement. You might even want to give him a little "thank you for believing in me" memento when you leave...something he can put in his office to let him know he was a great boss.

Answer 3

Tell him just what you wrote above. Do it as soon as possible to allow him as much time as possible to find a replacement. Ask for a letter of recommendation. Offer to assist in the search for your replacement. Be honest. Best intentions can make a bad situation worse if you aren't honest and he finds out the truth later. It may not be a bridge you want to burn.

Answer 4

Just tell him u have enjoyed working for him ,and that u have learened a lot from him,but u feel u have to move on, And I hope he will wish u well.

Answer 5

"I truly appreciate the opportunity you have given to work for you. I have had another opportunity arise that allows me to improve myself and enable me to gain more responsibility. As much as it pains me to quit, I need to give my two weeks notice."