i'm quitting my job. whats the best way to tell my boss?

Question

i dont want to be a complete jerk.
but.
i have been working for her for a year, and she has never said anything nice to me. I've tried absolutely as hard as I can, and have taken care of many things she should be dealing with herself. In my one year here as a simple sales rep, I have created the company logo, taken care of all of the advertising going out of the store, and set up several deals with the area the store is located. All of these things raised revenue for her incredibly.

I haven't gotten a raise.
She doesn't believe me when i call in sick (this has happened only twice), and she even calls my house rather than my cell to make absolutely sure i wasn't lying.

i just had to ask off one week at the end of december for major jaw surgery, and she called and yelled at me and told me that i needed to get my act together and grow up.

so tell me how to quit, and leave a sting, without sounding like an ***.

:)

Answer 1

You write a short letter that says "Effective (date, at least 2 weeks out) I resign my position as (job title) with (company name), sign it and leave it on her desk.

If you are going to get paid for the week off for your surgery, you might want to wait until after you are back to work. And if you don't have another job lined up, it would be a good idea to do that before turning in your resignation.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Jessica . . .
I can assure you that she comes to you to do all of the requested tasks, because she BELIEVES in you. Not because she wants you to suffer. Obviously she has not done so tactfully, but if you are making money for this company, then you are an asset, NOT a liability. I am willing to bet that if you told her you needed a raise she'd give it to you. If she doesn't, then give her a letter indicating it's your two week resignation and during your exit interview, be VERY candid about why you are leaving. No company wants to hear the reason employees are leaving is because of management.
You sound like a really sweet person and I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I believe that with our experiences in life, it prepares us for our future. So maybe this job is seasoning you for future opportunities. Don't run away when it gets unbearable, especially if you do not have another job lined up already. Think this over some more, Christmas is right around the corner and then New Year's . . . that is when money seems to get tighter than a crack in hard clay.

Answer 3

If you want to use her as a reference, you will have to keep it professional like it or not. Put in your two weeks notice and tell her you have found another opportunity.
If you will not use her as a reference, still give her two weeks notice. If she gets mean, simply walk out the door and say "This is why I am leaving. You are a very nasty individual."

Answer 4

Hi
just say you are giving notice and your last day of employment.
do not burn any bridges - its not worth it
you will still need a reference at some time and you never know she may be related to someone you next work with...
just leave knowing you are taking away an excellent resource away.. you!

Answer 5

Write her a note and tell her that you've decided that you're leaving for you're own personal reasons. And if she asks you to stay, tell her that you'd like a raise, and a vacation or something like that... or just say no.

Answer 6

If you quit whats the point of not saying anything bad. Is that not why you are leaving. Tell she is an *** and anything else she can't do anything to you after you quit.

Answer 7

either in writing or in person inform them you are leaving for one of the following reasons:

1) illness
2) take care of a family member
3) starting your own business
just say whatever you feel cmofortable with