Resigning can be nerve-wracking. These nerves usually stem from the uncertainty of how your boss is going to react or your co-workers. This could be very emotional depending on the relationships you’ve built. Resigning from a job is never an easy task.
Here are some tips on how to resign:
- Prepare what you are going to say, in what order, and to whom. You can do some serious damage to working relationships if you tell the wrong people first (even in confidence) and somebody influential finds out second hand.
- Tell your employer and co-workers up front that you are leaving, but do not over-share too many details about your new position or compensation package. Keep the conversation positive, professional, and constructive.
- Allow time for the reaction to your news. If your manager becomes aggressive, confrontational, or upset, do not respond with similar behavior. Revert to your prepared comments.
- Thank your colleagues for what you have learned from them. Do not burn your bridges you might need to rely on your previous employer for references, advice or even a job in the future!
- Explain why you are leaving, but try to avoid expressing negative feelings.
- Giving two weeks’ notice is standard when resigning . Your employer may ask you to stay longer, you are not obligated to stay.
Keep in mind your employer does not have to honor two weeks. They may end your employment immediately or offer you a counteroffer.
Counteroffers may seem exciting as it is presented. Don’t get caught up in the thrill of the moment. Take time to consider and ask yourself these questions. Think about the reasons you decided to take the new position in the first place. Is this what you really want? Will it be easy to stay working at a company where you’ve already told them you’re leaving?
If you are seriously considering accepting a counter-offer, think about the impact it may have on your relationship with your new employers – you may deal with them again in the future.
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