How to quit your job and do not burn any bridges

Before leaving, remember that your working relationships with colleagues and the leadership may come in handy in the future.

The working world is surprisingly cramped. Dismissing, you'll never know for sure who you will work, who will have to ask a favor, and whether you need to ever reference from former boss. And do not forget about the gossip. If you left a negative impression, there is a risk that know about it, and outside the company.

How to resign properly

Post a letter of resignation two weeks before departure

mining can vary from company to company, but two weeks - a standard term. Employer takes time to prepare for the changes, to issue the documents and start looking for your replacement.

Large firms can say goodbye to you in the same day. But small companies managers may require a longer period. In this case, there is a risk to break, send the boss to go to hell and just walk away.

Should not be doing that. Take a look at the situation from the perspective of management. Moreover, this lack of respect towards the other colleagues. Because then they will load your work.

Notify resignation boss first, and then the rest

No matter how much you trust your colleaguesDo not tell them about his decision. Do not put it in social networks. Your supervisor has the right to know about it first.

It is better to provide this information in a personal meeting. If the chief operating elsewhere, talk to him on the phone. Send email can be, but if both of you have no free time. But this is the worst option, which is better not to use it.

Be prepared to talk with the boss

Before you tell the news to his boss, answer a few questions.

1. Do you have a plan of action that will mitigate the effects of your departure? Suggest chief concrete solutions to the problems arising from the dismissal.
2. What do you do if you make a counter offer? Be prepared for the fact that you can offer attractive terms to you to stay. Think in advance what kind of condition it can be. Whether you stay for a large pay rise? For an additional week of vacation? If the conditions will suit you, wait until they are confirmed in writing. If not, tell the supervisor that you really appreciate the offer, but you can not give up the new opportunities the other positions.
3. Are you ready to resign, if necessary, later than planned? You may be asked to stay for another week or two. Think in advance whether you agree to it.
4. Are you ready to leave on the same day announced his decision? Can you collect all your bags and immediately leave the operating room?

In short, with confidence and with a smile

Do not beat around the bush. Immediately proceed to the main. If you strained relationship with the chief, To conduct a good-natured conversation can be difficult.

Resist the urge to make everything that has accumulated.

Behave decently. Suddenly your career paths will cross again in the future?

Thank the manager for the joint work. Not necessarily to talk about his new position. Just say what you have there are responsibilities that you've always wanted to perform.

Find out what you are entitled to severance

This may include additional payments and bonuses, which are set out in the contract. Employees also have to pay compensation for unused leave.

Write a letter of resignation

After a conversation with the boss you will likely be asked to issue written statement. Do not write anything superfluous: the statement is not necessary to describe in detail the reasons for your departure.

Do not relax

After the official statement about leaving is easy to forget about their responsibilities. But there you are waiting for another two weeks. If you do not want to spoil the impression of yourself, do not relax and bring the case to the end started. After all, you probably remember in these last weeks.

Do not start at this time, no new projects. If you do not have time to finish something, tell colleagues, at what stage is the problem. Leave clues for those who will carry out your work. Ask what you can to help colleagues.

Make all sorry about your care and remember you with a smile.

Do not insult the former head of the Social Networks

Some spread in social network messages about how they "are happy to get out of this hell, and do not see the big boss-tyrant." Do not be tempted, even if it does so. Keep your dignity. A boss can not see this record, but other people will develop about you not the best impression.

Thank colleagues and heat them say goodbye

Do not lose touch with colleagues. Announced his resignation via e-mail or in the general chat. Arrange a farewell party. This is a great way to remember with a smile, everything that you have experienced together. Perhaps with some you have developed friendships and you want to see outside of work.

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