Both? What about email? Should I email the letter? Should I just call her? I have the letter ready. It's going to be awkward. She knows I don't like her and she's going to think I'm doing this to be spiteful, but I'm not. I swear!
2007-06-15 16:11:59 · 17 answers · asked by Janessa 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Resign in person and present a letter a letter of resignation. Stick to the facts. Keep it simple, no long explanations needed in the letter. Give your two weeks notice and move on.
Do not email or fax for that could fuel her perception of you as being spiteful. If she thinks you are "spiteful" the more professional you are the better.
Make an appointment with her. Give her the letter, let her read it and ask her if she has any questions. Maybe you could ask for an exit interview if you had problems with her as your superior, the exit interview is the time to professionally express your opinions, preferably with her superior.
Good luck to you!
2007-06-15 17:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by hollyberry 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hand her the letter in person and just remain calm and cool no matter what she says because you will have all the power! It's going to feel great!
If you are under an employment contract that stipulates how much notice you should give, abide by that, but otherwise two weeks' notice is fine.
And take a look at this: http://www.landmarkcases.org/nixon/home.html
It made me laugh when I was trying to figure out how to give a resignation letter to a boss I didn't like.
2007-06-15 23:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by Yodagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go talk to her in person (no matter how hard or uncomfortable it is) and HAND her the letter.
You should also offer two weeks to give her time to transition another person to cover your duties, but be warned that often when it's obvious to a supervisor that the next two weeks will be awkward, they may offer you some severance to make your termination immediate.
Not giving any notice (i.e. e-mailing your resignation and not showing up to work) will kill any chances of a semi-favorable reference for your next job, and most applications ask for a contact # from your most recent employer so they can check your references, so keep that in mind.
2007-06-16 03:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Hamlette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The professional way to do this is to speak to your boss directly, tell you are giving her your two weeks notice and then hand her a copy of your letter of resignation as an official notice for the company's files. The fact that it is going to be awkward and how you think she is going to perceive your leaving are irrelevant.
2007-06-15 23:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by sports_chic_67 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Protocol dictates a two week notice. Conflict between you and your boss doesn't mean you need to kneel to his/her level of unprofessionalism. It should be done in person with a type written resignation. No email, or a fax. In person. Keep your respect even though they have sunken to a level of not worthy of their position. You know the answer, or you'd not be asking. Good luck.....you have my respect, and I'd hire you in the future.
2007-06-16 02:50:46 · answer #5 · answered by CRACKerZPHD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would follow the company procedure. I have never heard of a company that wanted emailed or faxed letters of resignation. Why fax it? Don't want to see her face? Listen, put it in her hand, tell her 'it's been real!', and move on with your life.
Tell her you've decided to move on, personal growth, family reasons, closer to home, hours suit you family, etc. Say how you've enjoyed working with/for her and would she like to set a priority list for open items youy should clean up so as not to leave anyone in a bind.
Put a positive spin on it and GIVE THANKS TO GOD !!!!
2007-06-15 23:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by bebop_music 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should give her a resignation letter with your two weeks notice in person - especially if you are going to use the company as a reference. (you might want to give a copy to a higher authority - just in case...)
Don't worry about how she feels just do what is best for you.
2007-06-15 23:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Tell your boss personally, you want to leave a good impression when you leave. Tell her and you can also give her a copy of the letter. Tell her you are sorry you are leaving, but ......... whatever reason. Even if you don't like her, try to do the right thing. What if by some chance you need her as a reference!!!
2007-06-15 23:15:40 · answer #8 · answered by steffers27 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Unless you will never ever ever need them for a reference you can resign however you want.
However it's not really smart to burn your bridges....so you should type up a formal resignation letter giving 2 weeks notice & take it in to work yourself.
2007-06-15 23:45:38 · answer #9 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should type up a professional resignation letter and hand it to your boss in person.
2007-06-16 01:04:39 · answer #10 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋