Reasons why you would leave your current job?

Question

If you have been treated terribly at your current job, what are some reasons why you would leave?

I have been at the same job for almost 7 years, been treated like dirt - had enough of everyones rubbish, including my boss.

How would i go about resigning?
Whould you get another job first?

Answer 1

its better to have a ready job first before you quit with the old one. I stayed for 7 years in my audit job before i quit..twas on my 6th year that i started to feel bored with it, tired of the company gossip but i did not quit right there and then. we got a rumor that there will be a retrenchment or early retirement (w/c if we availed will give a tax free pay). i waited and availed the early retirement that even if i dont have a new job yet, i know i would have enough cash on hand...and more time to go job-hunting.

Answer 2

I was in your situation a few years ago. My reasons were less emotionally loaded than yours, but anyway. I didn't like the pay, I wasn't excited about my job anymore, and I didn't like the overall environment in the company. If the stress isn't worth it, you should find something new.

Yes, most definitely, look for a new job first. It's unclear how long will it take you to find something good - 2 weeks? 2 months? 6 months? Gaps on the resume don't look great. You want something better than you have now, not a duplicate. So don't rush. Yeah I know you're mad at them and don't want to see them ever again, but it is in your best interest to prepare well. Don't tell anyone - your collegues or your boss that you're looking for a new job. Cause you might get fired under some stupid excuse. Being fired sounds worse on the interview than still working and considering to quit.
When printing your resumes, don't use you company's stationery, especially those with letterhead. It looks bad to prospective imployer.

Be positive with your new prospective employer - don't say you're quitting cuz they're all jerks and you can't take it anymore. Remember, they don't know you. They might assume you don't know how to get along with people. Say that you feel you could do something more challenging, or something along those lines. Don't mention poor relationships.

Once you pass all the rounds of interviews and get an offer, you write a *nice* resignation letter. It is customary to give them two weeks. Like if you receive an offer on Jan, 10 and you're writing a letter on the same day, your letter should specify " I would like January, 14 2008 to be my last working day". It's a courtesy to your soon-to-be -former employer. It gives them a chance to find a replacement for you. Possibly, you might be asked to train the new person before you leave.

Answer 3

If you can find another job first that is the way to go. You don't need to give notice unless you have a severance package at your present company, but don't burn any bridges either. Just because your boss is a blockheaded fool and you hate his guts doesn't mean that he feels the same way about you, the fact that they have let you linger for 7 years means that you must be doing something right and any prospective employer will want references. Good luck with your job hunt.

Answer 4

Yes, I would get another job first. Then I would give them a letter stating that I resign effective ____. And enter a date 14 days later.

Answer 5

I agree with Rick. You have to do it. I've been there and done that. The stress is just not worth it. You HAVE to have a job that you enjoy and that makes you happy, and this job obviously isn't doing that. Look for a new job and apply!