How do you quit a job in this situation?

Question

I was not looking for another job, but I was recently approached by a former colleague and was offered a better paying job. I was only hired at my current job a month ago, although I've been with the company a total of 9 years (I quit in 2004 and was rehired this past June). What do I do?

I think in terms of etiquette, I should turn the job offer down, but financially, I could really use that extra money.

Answer 1

Give them the standard two weeks notice in a formal letter and quit. You don't have to tell them where you're going or even the reason why, just thank them for the opportuntiy to work there, but you've acquired gainfull employment elsewhere.

Answer 2

It is not a matter of etiquette. If you are offered a better paying job, that is a bona fide reason to leave you current position.

You may tell you employer of this higher paying job and ask if you will be considered for a promotion or a higher salary. Since you have been there so long, you should have a reasonable interaction with management. If they say no, then I would go with the other company and give sufficient notice to protect your reputation.

I really do not see the confrontation here. It is clear that you should take the other job.

Answer 3

I would do a bit of research on the company to see if they have had lay offs and make sure you trust this person. If you like what your doing more than what you will be doing at this new place I would turn it down because they may not take you back again. If you think you will enjoy this job more and like the money go for it but don't expect to be rehired at your current job.

Answer 4

There is nothing wrong with leaving your current employer. Companies downsize and re-size continually and in the process terminate the services of very loyal and effective employees. For the same reason, employers should not complain if a valuable employee decides to leave their employ. If I were you I would resign. There is a possibility that your employer will match even outdo the other company's job offer.

"The old employment contract which was characterized by the following mindsets:

Loyalty + Handwork = Job Security
Career Success = Promotion

Is now replaced by the new employment contract which consists of the following:

Performance + Competencies = Employability + Security
Career Success = Strategic Career Positioning

To gain a competitive advantage in this market, you must be strategically positioned at all times by:

Actively managing your working life in a constantly changing environment.

Keeping yourself open to new learnings to keep pace with change.

Have the right skills, in the right place, at the right time.

Being ready to stay and leave your employer anytime.

This is the only way to survive, to grow and to be successful in today's highly competitive environment." I hope this helps you.

Peace and blessings!

Answer 5

If you want the new job give two weeks notice, you don't owe the current company anything if it was better for them they would let you go. Don't expect to be rehired again but try to leave on good terms. Tell them the truth you like working there but were offered a better job when you weren't even looking.

Answer 6

I think you should check out the new job offer and make sure you are happy with the company and what the job is. Then if still want to accept the job, be honest with your employer and tell them how you got the job offer. Financially it is better for you to go to new job but the current company might decide to counter offer by offering you a pay rise to stay.

Answer 7

It's not bad etiquette to quit, but since you quit once before and then were rehired, don't expect them to hire you again if you want to come back yet a third time.

If the other job has more opportunity and more money, and you're reasonably sure it's stable and you'll like it, then go for it.

Good luck.

Answer 8

No, don't turn down the job offer. Find out more about it and if you like the job take it. Trust me if your current job wanted to replace you they would have no problem letting you go. I worked for the same place for 17 years and all they did is make my life miserable. I am so glad we parted ways. Good Luck!

Answer 9

Finacially It Is A Good Move... But If This Other Company Decides To Let You Go What Will You Have To Fall Back On?

Answer 10

It doesn't mean you are disloyal, you have to look out for your best interests. One way to think about it is, do you think your job wouldn't fire you in a heartbeat if it would save them money? Just be up front and honest, theres always the possibility they will offer you a raise. More than likely they will give you some line about how they've done so much for you and now your treating them like this.. blah blah, ignore it, they would fire your if they needed to.