Even if you are convinced that you have made the right decision, when it comes to communicating your intention to quit your job in the company, you can be very nervous. Whether you've found a new job - in which case congratulations are a must - or you want to leave because circumstances have changed, the most important thing is to say goodbye in style. To break the news, you need to be upfront with your boss and show gratitude to the company. Also, when you leave, avoid severely cutting ties with the company.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Prepare for the Interview with your Boss
Step 1. Before talking to anyone else, tell your boss
One of the most important things when you quit your job is to make sure your boss doesn't say "I already knew". Even if you're dying to let your closest colleagues know you've found a new job, keep the news for yourself and your closest family members before letting your boss know. You must do this as a form of respect for your boss and for professional ethics.
Do not communicate the news even on social networks. Your boss and colleagues need to know first, then the rest of the world
Step 2. Do it in person
Unless you live in two very distant areas of the country, you must be careful to ask for a meeting with your boss to personally communicate your decision to leave the company. Even if you are not comfortable with your boss or are not on good terms with him, you need to make an effort to meet him in person rather than write him a letter or email. This shows that you have taken your job seriously and that you want to leave and leave a good impression.
If your boss lives away from you, a phone call is still better than a letter or email
Step 3. Think about what you would do in the event of a counter-proposal
You may be amazed at how quickly your boss makes a counter-proposal to make you stay. Now, if the main reason for your intention to fire yourself is low remuneration, this could be an opportunity to reconsider. Think about what the salary increase would be that would convince you to stay. It is important to think about it first, so as not to be blown away and not to make mistakes when talking with your boss.
If the increase you are thinking of is no less than 100 euros a month, you shouldn't be satisfied with 50 euros just to make your boss happy. That said, in such a case you should retrace your steps and decide to stay alone if your main problem is compensation, because money doesn't solve all the other problems you may have encountered in the workplace
Step 4. Make sure you have a transition plan:
As soon as you give notice of your dismissal, your boss will want to know how you plan to finish your job at the company. You have to plan how to complete the projects you were working on, how to pass the baton to the colleagues who will replace you, how to explain the systems you have developed, how to manage the transition with old customers and whatever else the company may need to go forward smoothly even after you leave the scene. All of this will favorably impress your boss and add a positive note to the situation.
You will also show that you have thought about it a lot before making the decision to quit and that you are worried about what will happen in the company after you
Step 5. Be prepared to leave that very day
While it's important to prepare a transition plan, you may be unfortunate enough to come across an angry boss who asks you to leave the company right away. In this case, be prepared to get all your personal items as quickly as possible. There is no need to empty your locker before speaking to the boss, but at least take all important documents and paperwork from the office and take them away if asked to leave immediately.
Even if it doesn't usually happen, your boss may get very angry and have an emotional reaction. Be prepared for such an eventuality to know in advance what to do in these cases
Step 6. Consider what you would do if you were asked to stay longer
Your boss may ask you to stay an extra week or two or two to help the company get back on track. If you are flexible with the start date of the new job and you really care that the company will continue to function well even in your absence, then you should first ask yourself if you are willing to stay a little longer.
If you are adamant about taking a break after your firing to clear your head and rest your mind, you need to have this idea in mind when you talk to your boss: after all, he can't force you to stay, unless there is something. that the company is absolutely unable to do without you
Method 2 of 3: Talk to the boss
Step 1. Report the news
When you talk to the boss, the watchwords are brevity and politeness. Simply tell him that you intend to quit your job, let him know when your last day will be, and thank him for the opportunity he has given you. Your boss may ask you to tell him other details, but you don't need to feel pressured to add more. The important thing is to communicate your intentions to him clearly and unambiguously.
- It won't be easy or fun, but when you tell him everything you will feel relieved. Don't waste time chatting and get straight to the point.
- Choose carefully the words to use. Tell him that you are sorry to share this news with him and that it is a shame to have to leave, rather than rudely telling him that you are leaving.
Step 2. Don't make it personal
Although it may be tempting to tell your boss that you feel that your full potential was never realized, that you were always compliant, that no one took your ideas seriously, or that the corporate culture stifled any attempt at fun. and socialization, reporting these things will do no good now that you are about to quit your job. Save your personal complaints for your friends and try to focus on the fact that your goal is career advancement, not solving personal issues.
Step 3. Tell him what you think is necessary
There is no need to go into detail about the reasons that prompted you to resign. If there's no other job in sight, you don't need to tell your boss why you hated that job. If you already have another job, you can explain that you were looking for an opportunity for career advancement - without specifying how much extra you will be paid - and that you were tired of being treated like a person of little value.
The boss may ask you if you have another job and ask you all the details of the new job. You don't have to add anything - just tell him you're excited about the new opportunity
Step 4. Ask for information
Even if you are very focused on the decision you have made and how to report the news, so much so that you do not think about what will happen next, it is important to inquire about the technical aspects of the dismissal, before leaving the office of the boss. Ask about employee benefits and salary conditions, find out about untaken vacation and sickness benefits, and see if your retirement plan can be maintained, extended or terminated. If your boss is too angry or emotional, then you may want to postpone these questions but don't delay them too much. In any case, it is better to inquire about these things already during the meeting in which you communicate your intention to leave your job.
It is important to obtain all the benefits you are entitled to before resigning. Do not leave any compensation you are entitled to just because you feel guilty for being fired
Step 5. Offer your advice to hire a replacement
If you truly care about the company's success, then one thing you can do is offer your help to hire a replacement so that your position doesn't remain vacant for too long. You probably know the ins and outs of your job better than anyone, so you can be a great resource to find - and even train, if there is time - a replacement to replace you perfectly. This willingness of yours will offer great relief to your boss and help alleviate the loss.
Of course, if you can't stand the company anymore, you don't have to, but if you want to stay on good terms with your former colleagues, this can help
Step 6. Avoid emotional reaction
It's only natural that giving up your job can give you an emotional reaction, especially if you have ambivalent feelings about work or if you've worked there for a long period of time. However, if you want things to go as smoothly as possible, then you need to try to stay calm, avoid getting angry, or say something you may regret. If you find yourself losing your temper, take a deep breath.
If a close relationship has developed between you and your boss, it's natural to feel a little sad. However, it is important to remain calm as much as possible so that you can carry out your plan without fear of being dissuaded
Step 7. Give positive reviews instead of complaining
Even if you feel the need to tell your boss what his ten worst qualities are and would like to let him know in detail every single aspect of your job that you totally hate, you should avoid these kinds of thoughts. They are completely unproductive and will only serve to make your boss angry or sad. Making judgments when you are still part of a company in hopes of making things better is fine, but since you've already decided to leave, just talk about the positives about the job you are about to leave, rather than complaining or ranting.
If you really have to complain about your job, tell a friend about all the things you didn't like. When you talk to your boss, focus only on the positives and if you honestly can't think of any, then silence is the best policy
Step 8. Thank the boss for everything he has done for you
Even if the conversation isn't going well or isn't going very well, it's important to say goodbye with a thank you note. Let your boss understand that you are grateful for what he has done for you and that you are grateful for all the opportunities you have had and for all the skills you have acquired. Make a commitment to look your boss in the eye and say sincere thanks. This will leave a good impression and make it easier to continue the conversation.
You should think about it in advance to cite concrete examples of projects that your boss has helped you to achieve, or of skills you have built thanks to his support
Method 3 of 3: Finish your Work
Step 1. Communicate this to your colleagues
Take the time to inform your colleagues that you are leaving the company. You don't necessarily have to tell everyone, and colleagues you don't interact with often can only notify you by email if necessary. However, if there are people you have built bonds with, or even just people you have worked with for years, you will be surprised at how sad they will be to see you leave. Take the time to communicate this to them individually and to show them that you really care and that you will miss them so much.
Communicate the news to your colleagues calmly and deliberately. Do not do it hastily and lightly, as it is likely that they will be affected emotionally
Step 2. Do not speak ill of company work with your former colleagues
You may feel relieved that you finally quit, but that doesn't mean your coworkers have the same feelings. Avoid denigrating the job you're quitting, saying the boss was an idiot and you couldn't wait to start something new. This would leave a bad memory of you and your former colleagues may feel bitter and resentful that you leave.
- In addition, other colleagues who are looking for a new job like you but cannot find it may experience feelings of jealousy and bitterness.
- Finally, if you complain to them about your old job, your boss may find out and it will make your relationships more difficult.
Step 3. Stay as long as you agreed with the boss
If you promised your boss that you would stay for another two weeks or more, then you should stick to that time frame. Better to finish leaving a positive impression than to leave the scene hastily because you already feel with your bags ready. Leave a lasting memory of your work in the company by delivering on the ultimate promise and be proud of yourself for impressing your colleagues.
You hope your boss will offer you flattering references for your future jobs, so you shouldn't do anything that would cause him to change his mind about you
Step 4. Write a formal letter if necessary
Some companies ask to write a resignation letter even after giving notice: they do so to have a written statement to keep in their records. The letter should be kept in a friendly, concise, and clear tone. All you have to do is go directly to your boss, state that you have decided to resign, and specify the date you will leave the job. You can optionally decide whether or not to add reasons for your resignation, even if you don't need to say anything negative or go into detail about all the things you don't like about the company.
Write your letter with a cool head and keeping calm. The company will keep it in its records and can use it if requested by your future employers, so don't write anything you might regret, because you won't be able to go back
Step 5. Show gratitude
Before leaving your job permanently, it is important to dedicate the necessary time to greetings and thanks, to be addressed to all the people who have helped you throughout your career, from the boss, to the managers, to colleagues up to customers and all those who have had to deal with you in the workplace. Doing so shows that you have thought a lot about your work experience in that company and that you really appreciated it, so you don't want to leave with your nose in the air. You can also write thank-you cards to show your appreciation, or take the time to personally express to each of them how precious they have been to you.
Maybe you feel that your work has not been appreciated enough and you are tempted to disappear as quickly as possible. However, thanking people is a form of courtesy, so put your pride aside and find something to be grateful for
Step 6. Conclude any unfinished projects
During your final days at work, you should go out of your way to get any unfinished business done so your boss and the company can better manage the transition period after your layoff. Try to wrap up any pending projects, help other employees or new hires take over, and get everything done without you. It is recommended that you put down a list of the tasks you need to complete before you leave your job, so you don't leave your boss in trouble.
Clearly, it may be difficult to complete all the pending projects in the last two or three weeks at the company
Step 7. If you advertise your new job on social networks, do it gracefully
You can write that you are excited about starting a new job, but avoid mentioning your old job or, if you really want, write something nice about all the things you have learned. Avoid writing that you are happy that you left that horrible place and that you are tired of working with incompetent idiots. You may not have any friends on Facebook among former co-workers, but you still have to be careful what you say, because people know how to find out if someone is speaking ill of them on social networks.
On the other hand, if the boss of your new company sees you posting such messages on social networks, he will surely wonder if he can trust you and question your loyalty. As a result, he will be wary of relating to you
Step 8. Stay focused until your last day of work
You may find it impossible to stay focused during the last two weeks of work when you know you have a more interesting opportunity waiting for you. However, it pays to give your best to accomplish everything that needs to be done: be friendly with colleagues, attentive in meetings, and get your workload done every day. You spend your last days at work showing a cheerful and light mood - as far as possible - you don't want people to remember you for showing a negative attitude.
One of the most important things you can do is stay at work all day. Don't leave too soon or you will attract the eyes of colleagues, giving the impression that you feel that job is wasted. You wouldn't like to leave a similar memory of you in others
Step 9. Remember to leave a positive impression
Ultimately, this is the most important thing to do in the last days of working in the company. Even if you feel like you've been working in an asphyxiated environment where everyone was pretty mean and mischievous, keep a high profile and don't tell people what you really think. Always end your last days of work with a smile on your face, so that everyone remembers you as a cheerful and hardworking person. Your boss can serve as a positive reference in your future career, so don't ruin all the hard work you've just finished by acting ungrateful in the last few weeks of work.
