I know this sort of thing comes up all the time, but it doesn't make it any more pleasant to deal with! I will be quitting my job after only a brief month and a half, and going with an offer that I believe is a far better match. I'm wondering what the most graceful way to do this is, especially because just last week I missed 2 days of work because I was sick (I really was sick, but I'm worried it'll look like I was going out on job interviews once I deliver my news about quitting).
I work in a small, close-knit department and never felt fully part of the team. Yet, it will be impossible to avoid whatever tension or cattiness might arise from this. Is it likely my managers will be resentful that I'm leaving as soon as the team has put an effort into training me?
2007-12-09 18:02:12 · 6 answers · asked by Lady E 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Before resigning, make sure your other offer is secure. Worst case scenario is that you'll quit and find that the other offer was pulled due to various reasons.
Legally, you can quit anytime. Weigh this one out though. How likely are you to run into these people again? If not, quitting with short notice will tend to be easier. You'll feel some guilt, but it will pass soon.
In your resignation letter, give a remorseful tone. Go the extra mile and suggest a possible replacement for your job. When it's all said and done, there is little morality in the marketplace, but it's good to have people like you to temper that fact.
2007-12-09 19:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by Andre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there's no way to avoid fallout, and there most likely will be some....just keep your head held high and know that it is temporary and that you will be soon moving on to better places. Sounds like it isn't the greatest place to work anyway.
2007-12-09 18:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-09 18:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by Monir M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just come clean. Tell them you have a better opportunity and unless they can match it, you'll have to put in your 2 weeks notice.
Remember you have to be loyal to yourself first.
2007-12-09 18:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by chica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say you will be going on an extended Christmas vacation and might not come back.
2007-12-09 18:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chica gave the best advice. I've been in your position many times my friend.
2007-12-09 21:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by Keify George 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋