I just got a WAY better offer somewhere else...only thing is I HAVE TO START THE NEW GIG this Monday and can't give even a week's notice. I accepted it but...I have to still quit! Help! What do i say?!

say you found something that suited your needs better

brownsugar said:

in no time at all they won't even recall you. If you ever need them on a resume, mostlikely they will never be called, nor will they leave a bad mark on you.

Tell them they should have ponyed up the dough and walk out the door. Unless you have a good relationship with them, then appologise for leaving them short handed, tell them they should pay more and walk out the door.

Unless you reaaally need them for a good reference, stand up and walk out! lol

badujunkie said:

oooo! i know!!!! behave in an exaggeratedly insane fashion. walk over to the water cooler, turn your back to the office and shout "i've had enough of your dribble! take this!" and begin unzipping your trousers as though you're about to pee on the cooler.

replace the coffee pot in the kitchen with your mug and take the pot with you as though it were your mug.

pretend gender confusion with your co-workers. address them as "ms... erm, i mean mr.... " then squint, make a funny face and say , "well anyway., whatever."

i think you could work thiung so that they'll be glad to see you leave, and pat themselves on the back for not having had to fire you

On the serious note, you should just inform them when your last day will be, and say you've had an offer you could not refuse.

Harsh as it sounds, they will be worrying more about replacing you than losing "you" - SO DON'T FEEL GUILTY! I just know from working in a place with high turnover.

submit a letter of resignation, short sweet straight to the point.


Thanks for the opportunity to work here, etc... I have been offered an opportunity for career growth and development that I cannot refuse, so I am am resigning effective friday etc..I will be available for any questions or tips regarding the training of my replacement yada yada
thanks and good luck

I submit that one pretty often nuthin has bitten me in the ass thus far.

butterfli25 said:

Exactly how it should be done.
The sooner the better to be fair.

butterfli25 said:

Yep. That's how to do it. Take note Andrew.