today i am going to put my two week notice in and i'm scared. he is going to be in trouble without me. i feel like im screwing him but i found a WAY better job.
2007-06-13 00:58:12 · 11 answers · asked by randy d 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Food Service
You have to look out for number one---YOU. Everyone's looking out for number one. By keeping a good employee like you, your boss is looking out for the best interest of his company. When his business is ran efficiently, his income increases and his business flourishes. You boss has looked for #1--himself.. So, tell me--what's wrong with wanting to increase your income? Your boss should find this perfectly understandable. If not, he'll get over it. (He's left with no choice).
You're not "burning bridges by quitting spontaneously, you're giving him an official 2 weeks notice. Simply put--it's time to end this chapter of your life. It's time to move on.
Good luck on your newly found job!!
2007-06-13 01:22:46 · answer #1 · answered by Talaupa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adequate is something, not to many people bother with anymore. Obviously this is someone whom you respect. The best way to handle this is to think of him as a friend and be straight forward and honest. He should appreciate the advanced notice and understand that you have to do what is best for you. You'll find that most employers are like this. How do you think they got where they are. Surely not by letting opportunities fly out the window.
2007-06-13 08:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by Funeeegurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the past it use to pay to be a loyal worker. The companies respected you and rewarded you with bonuses, retirement plans and the like. In today's market companies don't give a rats *** about the single employee, it's all about the bottom line. Sooooooo, You have to look out for yourself, this is business not personal. If the shoe were on the other foot believe me when I tell you that they would not hesitate one minute for the opportunity to better themselves. So go 4 it.
2007-06-13 08:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do not want to burn any bridges by leaving abruptly. By giving your 2 weeks, your employer has ample time to find a replacement for you. You shouldn't feel scared but fell nervous b/c you don't know how your employer is going to react. During the meeting, if your employer needs you, they can at that point give a counteroffer that could entice you to stay.
Bottom line is, you have to do what is best for you.
2007-06-13 08:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by Chief02 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are entitled to advance yourself in such a fashion, and your boss should understand that, even if he needs you desperately.
Sit down with him and explain courteously and professionally why you are leaving. Be sure to thank your boss for your years of good experience with him and for all you have learned under his tutelage (even if you've learned nothing from him). An offer of verbal assistance for problems he might encounter when you leave is not a bad thing either, assuming he understands that you cannot be called at your new place of work, infringing on THEIR time.
2007-06-13 08:09:07 · answer #5 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just tell him/her the truth...he/she will understand that if there is a better offer out there for you...then you should take it. say you are "sorry if thisputs you into any bad position, but I need to take this other job...it's the best thing for me to do." He/She will prob. understand...as an employer, they are used to having people quit. Trust me....I'm sure you're not the first important person at that business that quit.
2007-06-13 08:08:44 · answer #6 · answered by whatadork45 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is the best policy, just sit down and talk with your present employer, explain to him why your leaveing and be open to any offers he might have, he may suprise you.
2007-06-13 12:15:27 · answer #7 · answered by Jezmanrulz-PWC-WRW 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that you're moving somewhere far away, and to continue going to work would be a huge hassle. Give your employer a thank you card...if they ever see you in the area, say your visiting relatives. But technically, you can never go back.
2007-06-13 08:02:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
your boss wouldn't think twice about tossing you to the wolves if it meant him gettin better profits. I'm sure he relies on you! You are obviously underpaid. You shouldn't feel bad, if your boss gets into trouble becaquse you left than its his fault!
2007-06-13 08:10:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You gotta look out for you, first and foremost. Quitting may be hard but if it's the best thing for you, do it knowing you are looking out for your own best interest.
2007-06-13 08:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by sixmillionways 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋