Quitting A Job Without Burning Bridges

[dropdeded 0]

hmmm, Got to write a letter of resignation, never done one a them before

Definately dont want to burn any bridges here so looking for suggestions.

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[Richards 0]

Be sure to give them as much notice as possible, don't just stick to the legally required time. THey tend to appreciate that.


First sentence of letter should offer you resignation
After that you should comment on how much you have learned there and how gratefull you are for having had the opportunity to work there.

Oh yes. Don't just hand the letter to your boss. Sit down and tell him/her face to face before giving the letter. If possible try to be flexible about your last day of work.

Richards

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[IanHarrop 43]

Just say that you've accepted another opportunity Thank them for the experience of working with them and that you've enjoyed your time with them.

Keep it very short and sweet. Do not say why you are leaving other than to pursue a new opportunity.

"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

[Nightingale 0]

Give them as much notice as possible and compliment them and thank them for the experience you've had working there. If you regret the circumstances that are making you leave, say that too.

[dropdeded 0]

Got a second interview at another small private company thursday. If I get the job, Im putting in a 2 week notice. The place Im at is going through a lot of changes and is presently a pretty negative place to work. Thats part of it, but the 100+ mile commute will be cut in half, and I'll be moving from the desert to a mountain lake area
I think I'll make it short and sweet, leave out the negative part, but be honest.
The company (Im leaving) has a division here in town where I live and I will most likely pull overtime shifts here doing interfacility transfers (no 911 stuff) if they need me. They have always had trouble staffing crews for this division so I dont see why they wouldnt.

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[JimmyD 0]

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I'll make it short and sweet, leave out the negative part, but be honest. and leave a good impression.

I fixed it for you. Now is NOT the time to be honest. THEY DON'T CARE. But they will remember the negativity.

They are thinking one of two things -

A. Cool, don't have to lay him off or
B. Drat, have to hire somebody now, that's going to take time.

The purpose and ONLY purpose for a resignation letter is to help YOU. Since you have a job lined up, give as much notice as reasonably possible because it helps YOU (you're next employer will like it that you treated your last place well, because that is the best predictor of how you will be treating them in the future).

My purpose for one has always been to give me an "in" with the place/people I am leaving. Leave as positive impression as possible. Work your ass off the last two weeks there. 02

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tell them it's not you it's me, it's always worked for me

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[dropdeded 0]

One of our longtime Medics just left for the same company, and its definately not cool to hijack employees, and I need to make it clear that I was leaving anyways (which is the case).

I've got a good idea how I'll word this thing, thanks guys, appreciate the input.

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[Hawkins121 0]

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hmmm, Got to write a letter of resignation, never done one a them before

Definately dont want to burn any bridges here so looking for suggestions.

dropdeded

Your resignation letter should be short and to the point. State you enjoyed your time there and you appreciate what you have learned. Give a termination date and thats it. Only say you have accepted a position with another company or you are taking another position for personal growth etc. If the decision is monetary tell them that. They might make it worth your while to stay.


normally I would say only give 2 weeks. Alot of employers walk you out or put you on terminal leave after you give notice.

[lawrocket 3]

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I've never burned any bridges quitting a job. You won't burn any bridges, either, so long as you do the following:

1) Provide as much notice as possible: Two weeks at a minimum, and preferably a month;
2) Do your resignation in writing;
3) The written resignation should be upbeat and positive about your experience. Thank your employer and your coworkers for the opportunity they provided;
4) If asked why you are resigning, simply say that a different opportunity has arisen. "I don't know for sure that it is the right choice, but I the opportunity arose and I took it. I hope that my work performance over this last month has dropped because of it." It's nothing persona; - it's business. All business owners know this - the managers should, too;
5) Open the door for a return - there is nothing wrong with trying to secure a "Plan B" with them, should this latest opportunity not pan out; and
6) Work harder, better and smarter right up until your last second of work!!! I'm sure we've all been around a coworker who is resigning and then malingers. "What are they gonna do? Fire me?" You keep yourself busy at work right until the end.

If you wanna really lay it on thick, set up an appointment with your bosses to get your personal effects, clean up your workspace, etc., for a day or two after your last shift. It lets them know you weren't doing this on company time. It also allows them to chat with you and even kinda hang out with you when you are off the clock. They'll know a different side of you - you are far more personal to them than ever before.
These techniques have worked great for me in the past.

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