A letter alone which I know I have to give to make things official, will not be the way I would want to do it. I need to have a sit down which may be quite emotional as I have been like part of a family in this small company,-what to say?? I am leaving to broaden my horizons in a similar field. I certainly do'nt want to burn bridges with my work history, in other words I would like to leave with their blessings.
2007-09-29 05:08:20 · 4 answers · asked by Andrea G 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
First off. Do not feel guilty or that you are doing anything wrong. It sounds like you have been a good employee. If you have already accepted the other offer, then on the very next work day just tell your manager you need to speak to him. Then sit down and say you have decided to move on to another position. I think it is best to actually just read the letter you have written.
Kind of like when people break up they may push you to say what was wrong. Don't fall into that trap, stick to your simple message....everything was fine here, it was a difficult decision, I just need to make a career change. Real simple.
Also you most likely do not want to say where you are going to work. You can say the new company asked you not to say anything until you start, that is thier HR policy. Say you will call them once you get settled in at the new place. Or at the very least do not provide too many details.
Again like the break-up, the other person wants to know about the new girlfriend/boyfriend and that is not the issue.
Be prepared for ANY type of response. They may be positive, negative, or not really care. You may be surprised.
They may counter offer, we will do this or that, you might be promoted in a few months, etc. Again that is not the issue, and for anyone else reading, 99% of the time that never happens, as when someone stays it is right back to the old ways, litterally the next week, and now the company looks at you as disloyal and will actually feel justifed not supporting your career....ie that person is probably going to leave anyway.
Like you said, be very dry, professional and keep it simple. If some other person or your boss' boss asks anything say the same exact thing. Everything was good, my manger did a great job, it was a difficult decision, etc.
2007-09-29 05:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by Gatsby216 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This situation can be very stressfull, hopefully this "family" nature will help them realize you have been given something that they cannot provide and they certainly will not want to hold you back. I was told once that the most stressfull part of calling someone was the dialing. I think once you do start talking to them it will be ok. The STRESS before then is going to be intense I'm sure. Know ahead of time what you are going to say when they make a counter offer. Offer enough time to make your departure smooth. Everyone thinks themselves irreplaceable, but in reality they WILL go on, maybe not in the identical way but they will move on. Good Luck!
2007-09-29 05:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by Dan B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give your boss the resignation letter by hand and have a meeting explaining what's going on. Make it about what you're moving on to and wish the company the best. Good luck.
2007-09-29 05:16:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just say its been a great 12 years but you think its time to move on
2007-09-29 05:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋