You dream about marching into your boss’s office and yelling out “I quit.” But in reality, this probably isn’t the best, or most professional approach to resigning from your Miami job. How do you go about quitting in the most painless way possible – and without burning any bridges? Here are some tips to help you:
Talk to your boss…in person.
Don’t resign over email, in a text (yes, people actually do that) or by calling your boss on Monday morning to let them know you won’t be in…ever again. As tempting as it is to take an approach like this, be courageous and schedule a talk with your boss.
During the conversation, remain as diplomatic as possible. Tell them how much you’ve liked working at the company, but that you’ve made the decision to move onto another opportunity. That’s it. Keep it simple. They’ll likely have some questions, so be prepared to answer them.
Find out whether you need to write a formal resignation letter.
You probably won’t have to, but some companies do require a formal letter, so you’ll have to check with HR as to whether you need to write one. If you do, again, just keep it simple. Inform them you’re moving on, give them the date of your last day, and thank them for the opportunity to work at the company.
Keep the ugly details to yourself.
If you’re quitting because you secretly hate your boss, despise your co-workers, or feel stifled by the company’s overly formal culture, keep those details to yourself. Your boss doesn’t need to know that’s the reason you’re resigning. They just need the facts – that you are leaving.
That said, if your boss asks you why you’re leaving or where you’re going and you respond with “I’d rather not say,” you’re going to come off as aloof. Instead, let them know what your new position will be and simply state it was an opportunity you couldn’t pass up.
Be professional.
This includes giving two weeks notice, not one day or one week. If you don’t then you’re going to risk looking unprofessional and burning bridges.
In addition, offer to make the transition as smooth as possible for your boss, whether that means training another staff member to pick up your tasks until the company hires someone new, or documenting the processes you take to complete certain work.
Turning in your resignation isn’t easy. But it’s something everyone must do at one time or another. Follow the tips above and you’ll be able to exit your Miami job with grace and with your good reputation in tact.
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