Okay, so today I've come to the conclusion that I need to find a new job. I won't go into why and all that, but it has become apparent that I am not happy working for this company.


What is the more professional way to inform them that I am leaving? (after I find a new job first, of course)

Should I sit down with the CEO and Vice President and tell them in person, or should I draft up a letter and give it to them???

people usually just submit a letter.

A letter usually works

person to person would be more powerful for YOU

should I inform them of the reasons WHY I am leaving or should I just explain to them I am moving on? I do not wish to leave on bad terms at all, even though there are things I am upset over.

singing telegram*















* kidding

Letter for sure, to show you gave the required notice.

If you want to sit down and talk with them, you can set up time separately.

jerseykrs said:

If it's a good company, they'll set up an "exit" interview with you, to find out why they couldn't retain you as such a fabulous employee.

jerseykrs said:

i've heard that burning bridges like that is not a good idea. the company will not change anything because of your feedback and it might affect their recommendation of you in future. sad, but true.

CarrieMpls said:

that won't happen, we are a very small firm.

XxAxX said:

yeah, that's what I'm thinking also, I guess I'm just looking for others feedback.

Are you ready to go now, like today? I find that some companies like to kick people out the door immediately.

Stymie said:

no, I am going to begin searching for a new position starting this week. I won't inform them until I actually have a job lined up.

jerseykrs said:

Very smart

At my last job I told my supervisor face to face that I was leaving it was very hard for me but it had to be done since I already had been hired for my current job. They asked me to write it in paper and I thought a note would be good enough but I guess they actually wanted a letter from me. When I handed my note to the supervisor she kind of chuckled but took it anyway. Hopefully I won't have to go through that for a while.

Do so in a letter. If you are trying to be professional, keep the letter vague and don't pepper it with any reasons. The letter should be a simple statement of termination of employment with the end date stated. I know many times people want to state reasons or flip a birb in their letter. It is NOT recommended esp if you plan on using the business as a reference or past employment.

Now if they sit you down and want to do what's called a "departing interview" say what you need in that forum, but still be professional. If asked for reasons, give them.

The only time it is appropriate to say anything disparageing to your employer is if you have no plans on using them as a reference. I was telling my friend who plans on giving NO notice to her job she hates (she's brand new) to feel free to lay it out in the letter. Becasue she would basically be giving them no notice, this letter would provide as a reason for her departure. I told her she owes them an explaination...not for her or them, but for the next girl that will eventually get stuck in that horrible position.

http://jobsearch.about.co...resign.htm

http://www.jobseekersadvi...ur_job.htm

http://www.careerlab.com/art_quit.htm

or...
http://digg.com/videos/co...r_Job_EVER

superspaceboy said:

understood.


How do I word such a letter? What do I do, just leave it on his desk? On a friday???

jerseykrs said:

Talk to your supervisor and just tell them that you have found a new job that offers more. Don't attempt to reconcile.



You can cover the details of your unhappiness in your companie's exit interview with H.R.--It's their job to cover those details--not your supervisor's.

Imago said:

the two superiors I mentioned are the HR dept. We are a very small engineering firm doing the work of a large one.

Is this your first job ever??

JustErin said:

of course not, it's just that THEY were usually the ones to get rid of ME

jerseykrs said:

You can't find upward mobility in a company that size? You pussy!

Imago said:

lol, ass!!!! I've already set up an interview.

jerseykrs said:

Awww...

OK, seriously. Just do up a letter saying you are giving your two weeks notice. You should not explain why. Then you just give it to them as you tell them that you're giving your notice. You can tell them that you are open to an exit interview if they wish to discuss your reason for leaving.

That's all I would do.

JustErin said:

ty

Have you ever considered that you may not deserve to be happy in your career? I find that taking that attitude sometimes help me do my job.

jerseykrs said:

Date

Dear So & So,

This letter is to notify that I have taken a position at another firm and I will be terminating my position of _____ as of DATE. I appreciate the opportunity that I have had being employed by (your firm name). I plan on finishing up any projects I have and if time allows will train someone else for my position.

Sincerely,

Jerskrs

jerseykrs said:

Leaving it on the desk is appropriate. Or hand it to them. ("what's this?" "my letter of resignation") It's NOT a big deal. On Friday is fine.

Imago said:

you are completely right, and I actually agree. But my ex wife is challenging our split custody in court as a direct result of me being away so much, something I've only done for work with no reward from my employer. Wouldn't I be better off just finding ANOTHER position to not be happy in, yet still be home and keep split custody of my children? Hell, a new engineer starts on monday, and they're giving her MY office and kicking me to the front desk or a co workers office, or the break room. I mean, cmon dude, that is NOT professional at all.

Imago said:

Who deserves to be miserable on the job?