Resignation?

Question

I'm about to hand in my notice after only six months in the job and I feel really nervous. Its as if i think I owe them something. Any tips?

Answer 1

I know you feel like you owe them something, but you don't. You'll get over that feeling. I've been in your situation before and also in exactly the opposite situation. And believe me, if the company felt it needed to let you go, it would do so without an ounce of remorse -- whether you'd been there six months, six days or six years.

My tip for you is to put your notice in writing. You can just hand it to your boss or manager without having to say anything. That makes it easier.

Answer 2

I agree with TrillyP. You owe them nothing other than common courtesy. Think about it would they give you two weeks notice if they were going to let you go? Would they help you find other work or training after they let you go? If they were really interested in keeping you it would be evident. In truth to most albeit not all employers people are scarcely more than a tool that you use until it is used up then you throw it away. Thats why few jobs offer adequate benefits or pay. Because of that we have a generation of people including collage graduates who are so far in debt there is no way to recover. It is important though to always keep it upbeat, you dont know what the future holds.

Answer 3

You owe them nothing, and don't be nervous. I finished my old job just before christmas, due to a car accident, and felt I could no longer work. since then I applied for a dinner lady job at school and have had to ask my last boss for a reference. however she has been begging me to go back because they haven't found anyone yet. That's not my problem, and I asked her for a ref anyway. I am now in a new job, I didn't want to be cleaning forever. So don't feel bad about leaving it's your decision, Good Luck

Answer 4

I've had to do this twice in the last year. I completely understand that you feel nervous.. at my interview for my present job, my bos even (jokingly but serious I think) said that if I don't stay for a year, he would make it very difficult for me to find a job in my industry again. I handed my notice in 2 weeks ago and my boss was surprisingly understanding. I think that he realised that I was bored and needed something more challenging to keep my interest!!

don't let them intimidate you. If you're anything like me, you usually play the situation over and over in your head and end up thinking the worst is going to happen and then it turns out okay!.
Just be honest with your boss!!

Answer 5

I'm sure you don't owe them something - yes it's not long to leave your job after you've been in it 6 months, but then again they will appreciate your honesty now than sticking at it longer and them investing in more training for you over time when your heart's not in it. And don't forget people leave their jobs every day of the week. I used to employ people and sometimes they would leave after the first day with no explanation sometimes! I'm sure you're fine.

Answer 6

You don't owe them anything (unless they spend £1,000's in training you and you signed a Contract that you would pay the training cost back ..)

Think about your reasons - if it's pay or responsibilities (or something else that they can fix), would you stay if they gave you more money or promotion ?

If yes, then ask to see you Boss first & tell him/her what the problem is = maybe they will sort something out.

If the problem is your Boss, take you Notice to HR and ask for an 'exit interview' (and tell then what the problem with your Boss is).

Answer 7

I agree with the other two above me. (the first two) I gave my two weeks notice after weeks of asking and requesting for a raise or being moved to a new dept in my company, they kept saying yes, but no results, when I gave my two weeks notice they were upset and told me to work out my current week and dont come back. I gave a reason but I didnt deserve to be treated that way. I am happy I left for they were surely unprofessional. Dont feel bad, I always feel terrible and I USE to tend to work more than my two weeks, do thank them for the opportunity of working for them, and that your sorry that youre leaving (if you have found a better job) other than that if they treated you badly, then its not your fault, your the one dealing with their immaturity for another two weeks. you owe them nothing.

hope I helped.

Answer 8

You only owe them two weeks but as you will find out they might ask you to leave when you give notice. A lot of companies say you need to give a two weeks notice but most of them once you give notice don't keep their end.

Answer 9

You owe them nothing. It's professional coourtesy to give 2 weeks' notice, but even that isn't obligatory. Take a deep breath and let them know you're moving onward and upward. Good luck!

Answer 10

Why are you leaving? That will help in the remorse area. If it is because you were offered something else or you were treated badly, then I wouldn't sweat it. Turn in your resignation and be done with it. In most cases, you would give them the final two weeks- think of this as your payment.

Good Luck.