I am quitting my job next Thursday and I'm giving the boss my notice tomorrow (8/23/07). This has been a terrible job with a terrible boss, but I want to at least give a one week notice just so it doesn't look like I abandoned the job (although she totally deserves it!!!). I know you are supposed to say something positive about the company and your job, but frankly I don't wan to and I know it will come off as fake. I just need simple ideas on what to write and what to say when I give it to her. I will never work here again, but I don't want her to bad mouth me if potential employers call for work references. I'm also going to give her a self-addressed stamped envelope so she can mail my last check (I don't want to see her face ever again). This is what I have so far:
Circumstances require that I resign my position here at _________effective Thursday, August 29, 2007. I have decided to take this time to evaluate my current goals and investigate new opportunities.
Any more ideas?
2007-08-22 02:50:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I understand that I don't want to burn bridges, but I am so close to just walking out on this job with no notice at all that I figure one week notice is better than none. I realize it is customary to give two weeks. I have a feeling she will tell me I can go ahead and leave right then, but I will have at least tried to give her the notice. I am going to have her sign it proving she released me earlier than the notice stated in case she tries to tell people I didn't give any notice. She claims I could sue her for libel if she gives me a bad reference since I wasn't a bad worker (it was a personality clash problem, I always had all my work done and then some), but i think that she will still say bad things about me even with the notice.
2007-08-22 03:13:07 · update #1
Your only requirements are:
Dear Boss,
Consider this my two/one week notice. My last day of work will be Month/Day/Year.
Sincerely,
Soon to be EX employee
Nothing positive or negative or even an explanation need be said.
2007-08-22 02:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what you have is perfect. However, if you are not moving to another position, it is customary to work out the last two weeks. In many instances this is the first thing potential employers will ask -- did the employee work out their two week notice?
While it is difficult, also be prepared to be escorted out, and asked not to work any of your notice. (They may decide it is better to do without you than with you on the way out. )
You will also likely be requested to fill out an exit survey. Please be sure to do this and be honest without being mean. Keep in mind that you have the ability to affect the job for those after you. Also, other employers may ask "would you hire this person again" and you want to leave a good impression so they would say Yes, even if you would never go there.
2007-08-22 03:01:45 · answer #2 · answered by mj69catz 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The opportunity to work for this company has given me a priceless education in on the job experiences that will stay with me for a lifetime. I feel with these experiences that I have gained will allow me to better assess my performance on the job and make me a leader in my field.
Thank you for your time, effort and experiences.
This leaves the issues entirely open to interpretation with out pinpointing the problems or issues with your boss. Now if you are directly asked why you are leaving you can just fall back on this, or what you stated about taking time to evaluate your goals. Never burn any bridges. Besides this experience has taught you what you are looking for in a company and a boss. So even though it has been terrible you have learned someting from the experience.
Good Luck
2007-08-22 03:07:46 · answer #3 · answered by mamabee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I know it's not on your mind now, but you definitely don't want to burn bridges. Remember -- at some point down the line someone might call her as a reference for you.
At the same time you're not obligated to say something you don't mean. It truly can be very short and sweet -- one to two lines. Maybe something like, "I appreciate the experiences I've had here at Acme and will surely apply this experience in my future endeavors, etc, etc, blah blah blah..." It's pleasant and doesn't reek of the true meaning: I appreciate that I'm leaving this h*ll-hole and have learned not to tolerate working for such jerks in the future.
Good luck with everything!
2007-08-22 03:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by doggiemom 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't write anything positive or negative just keep it very short... The End.
She'll get the picture.
2007-08-22 04:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is all you have to say. Don't be dishonest. You hate the place. Sign it, submit it and don't look back.
2007-08-22 03:05:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Less is better. I agree with Terri.
2007-08-22 03:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Adoptive Father 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
politly say that you werent happy with this job. and your anxious to see what else is out there.
2007-08-22 02:58:58 · answer #8 · answered by rachell. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I quit
2007-08-22 02:55:42 · answer #9 · answered by lovesponge09 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋