Last job was running out of work for me. They assured me that I would be OK but people in the same situation haven been let go in the past 6 mons. So I found a stable job with a competitor. I need to turn my resignation in in the moring but feeling bad. they were a good group but based on what happened to other I knew they would need to let me go if work wasn't found soon. Should I feel bad?
2007-11-11 14:24:13 · 8 answers · asked by 1 Wild and Crazy Guy 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
I think it's natural to feel bad about leaving a team you have grown comfortable with. But, the important thing is your career and you have made up your mind about it.
As far as resigning, just give you boss a simple letter: "I am resigning my position effective (date with two weeks notice)."
Sign your name. That's it. That is all that is necessary. You don't need to say anything more. If they ask, just say that you have found another opportunity and you are going to pursue it.
Look at leaving this way, you may be saving one of your co-worker's jobs if things with this company are bad enough that more lay-offs are coming.
2007-11-11 14:29:46 · answer #1 · answered by Dan H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wish you didn't have to leave, but feel bad?? No. This is a business decision you have to make.
If there was reassurance you would continue to be employed here, you'd stay.But since there is none, you're looking out for your own interests.
Just type a short letter explaining you wish to resign, and when.
Anything else, as to why, what you think of the company, etc, is better left to an informal discussion with your supervisor.
This happens every day.
Best of luck in your new position.
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PS,. There's an old saying, you can leave with class or leave like an ***.Your feelings show you're leaving with class.
2007-11-12 00:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not feel bad. If the tables were turned they would let you go without feeling bad, so why should you? You have to do what is best for you in the right situation because the bottom line is that business people care more about their business than their people. If you ever find a company that is the other way around then count your blessings and never leave under any circumstance because they don't come around very often. Good luck!
2007-11-11 22:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by Maggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't feel bad... you have to do what's right for you, and you wanted a stable job.
I say "don't feel bad." I assume here that you are tendering a resignation letter and will offer your current employer two weeks of your availability before actually leaving, unless they tell you that they don't have any more work for you and there wouldn't be any point in your staying. Two weeks is pretty usual, but I have also heard of some companies that don't want you to stay after you resign. But leaving while they are still counting on you is, yes, pretty lousy.
Wish you luck in your new job.
2007-11-11 22:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by Carol G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - and if anyone lays a guilt trip on you, let it slide off your back. It will have more to do with their own job worries than with you. Just do it on paper, politely and correctly, and hand that in with your verbal notice. Keep your resignation short, don't go into a lot of detail. Be professional and it will be OK. Make sure you have rehearsed a reason - I am sorry to leave such a great team but I have been given a great opportunity elsewhere. Then don't answer questions about why they aren't good enough to stay with and such - that's a trap! Just "broken record" - I am sorry but I have been given a great opportunity and have decided to take it....
2007-11-11 22:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by Katepoet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In today's job market, people change jobs on average about 7 times in their lives. Some people it's even more.
Today, there's really no loyalty to the employee anymore, so as an employee, there's no need to feel any loyalty to the employer.
Today's companies are doing away with pensions and other benefits and many have a "what have you done for me lately" attitude, so no reason to feel guilty.
Just give them your 2 weeks notice and move on.
2007-11-11 22:37:27 · answer #6 · answered by Tom C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no! express your regret if you think you will feel better. You are resigning a job for very valid reasons and sounds like you are doing so on the "up and up" :)
good for you
2007-11-11 22:32:23 · answer #7 · answered by jmd72inva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's better for you to talk to your boss personally tell him/her what is your reason why you want to out to the company,give your best reason,and your final decision at the end of your conversation..
2007-11-11 22:52:40 · answer #8 · answered by juvidajr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋