What would be best way to word the fact I am quitting my job?

Question

I just got hired permently last Monday from a temp position I've been at since April. However; I got bored real fast in those few months and started looking for nanny employment....I got an offer and will have to quit my job tomorrow.... how does this sound when I talk to my supervisors

"After careful consideration with my husband, due to the reduction in hours we have decided that a reduction in my hours would really hurt us financially, and the milage put on our car tome to drive here (it's 60 miles a day) is not helping. I have found other employment as a Nanny, making a bit more nd that is closer to my home. I can give a week and a half notice (sorry, i know the stanard is 2 weeks, but it's just not doable) and train my replacement if hired in that timeframe. Again, I do applolgize, but we need to be looking out for our finances more than ever right now."

Please keep in mind this offer did not come through until after I was hired.

oh sorry....this wont be a letter... I am going to to talking to my managers directly. And sorry for the spelling errors... I was a nervous nelly negotiating pay for my nanny job.

Answer 1

The best way, How about the truth? It would do you better to tell them truthfully why you are leaving rather than try to get out of the job because you are "bored". Many employers would rather see someone help themselves and put their family first rather than run up debt and take a chance of being suspect, like a thief. This is one of the main reasons many employers look at your credit report to see how well you are doing financially before they take a chance on you

Answer 2

Pretty much anytime you give notice from a permanent position it has to be in writing. Verbal notice is nice and all, but not legally binding. It's the letter that lets management go out and get a requisition to find your replacement.

I think you are being a bit too formal and chatty for your talk with your boss. I think your reasons are valid, but you don't have to give anyone any reason at all...just notice. It's your choice to make.

The only problem I potentially see is the 1.5 weeks vs. 2 weeks thing. Sometimes employers are ok with less than 2 weeks, and other times they are not. It's called "burning bridges" and I'd advise against it. You never know when it can burn you (I've seen it happen) - if you ever want to return, for future recommendations, etc.

Answer 3

When I was hired here in April, I understood that the appointment was temporary. During that time, I also applied for other positions that offered a stronger guarantee of longterm employment. This position became permanent and as luck would have it, a position closer to home became available on ___ (day). I have decided to accept that position and can work here until ___(last day). I sincerely thank you for having hired me over the past 4 months.

(They can ask any other questions or make counter offers or whatever the case may be. And it is my understanding that a 2 week notice is courtesy and not a law). Good luck in your new position.

Answer 4

Well, you asked about the wording of your letter. I'd be much more concise. I'd just say that you've accepted another position (I wouldn't necessarily say it's as a nanny) and that your resignation is effective on (date). I wouldn't go into your expenses. I wouldn't apologize for not giving the full two weeks notice. If your boss asks, you can explain that you'll be making more money and it's closer to home. I don't think it's necessary to go into all that in the letter of resignation, though.

Answer 5

It sounds fine except:

You are giving them a bit too much information. They don't have to know where you're going from there - just that you have found other employment.

You don't have to apologize.

Use the word possible instead instead of doable. It sounds better.

Hope that helps.

Answer 6

I have found that short and sweet works best. I appreciate the opportunity you have given me here but, I have stumbled on an opportunity that I just can not pass up Thank you. I regret that I can not give you the two week notice that you deserve and I hope that you will not hold that against me good bye

Answer 7

I think that is the best you can do but you need to edit, proofread and spellcheck your statement. You also need to submit it to him in writing the day that you inform him and keep a copy for you. Be sure to let them know that you will bend over backwards to help anyway possible in the week and a half you have left. Don't burn bridges. You may need to recross them. Also the more good refrences you have, the better. :)

Answer 8

Too much information. I would just say that a better opportunity came along that you can't pass up. You appreciated the company and it's employees and you regret that you cannot stay. Leave it at that and give one weeks notice. Remember if they wanted to get rid of you they would give you no notice. You owe them nothing. Just be respectful
and leave with your head up.

Answer 9

You don't go into all of that when you quit. You can TELL Them that if you'd like, but it is more information than most employers care about.

A simple....

"This is notice that I will be terminating my employemnt effective XX/XX/XX."

Answer 10

"I regret to inform _______ that I will resign my employment with ________company as of [date] in order to pursue a new opportunity.

I appreciate the opportunity to work here, and will gladly reccommend this company to others as a gerat place to work.

Thank you.