Help! I need to quit my job today!

[battricia]

Ugh. I got an offer for a new job so i have to put in my notice today and i'm feeling rather sick about it. I just don't know what to say or whatever. Should I write a letter instead? I don't know what to do! Any suggestions?!

tricia.

 

[Poohnatic]

Put it in writing. It's easier for everyone involved.

congrats on the new job!

Suzanne

 

[GoofyDad869]

Always put it in writing. Also, if there's an exit interview, try to have a (hopefully third-party) witness or recording to what goes on, especially if the parting is not amicable.

 

[battricia]

Thanks for the advice. I'm not worried too much about it not being amicable. I'm just so nervous. I just can't get that funny feeling out of my stomach!

tricia.

 

[Planogirl]

It's a creepy feeling, isn't it? I think that just about everyone feels that way.

I bet that you're going to feel great once you've done it though. Good luck!

 

[GoofyDad869]

With the exception of leaving my previous employer, it was amicable - and the decision (& follow-through) was very hard for me. I'm a roll-with-the-punches, work-out-the-conflicts kind of guy, so there were some sleepless nights.

 

[battricia]

I'm very happy to be leaving, and recieving this new offer, however I am close with the people I work with and am a bit scared and a tiny bit sad to leave them. However I am not sad to be leaving the work environment, I've been looking for months for a new job. I don't want them to be mad at me! (Not that they would put me in an uncomfortable position but they might lay on a bit of a guilt trip!).

tricia.

 

[MoniqueU]

My husband just quit his job on monday. He did it face to face with his primary boss. They were not very happy he was quitting but didn't require him to stick out 2 weeks`and he was able to start his new job the same day he quit the other one.

 

[Alicnwondrln]

always put it in writing !!

 

[GoofyDad869]

Most people are smart enough to realize that a workplace won't stay the same forever. It's a mix of people - people change with age & circumstances, some people leave, new people come in. When that 'groove' is good, those are some really fun times, even if the job itself sucks. Somebody much smarter than me once said "The only thing constant is change". Tattoo that on your brain, back, belly, whatever and you'll be much better, well-adjusted person for it.

Also, most (but not all) coworkers realize that you're doing this to better yourself, and shouldn't lay that particular guilt trip down. They SHOULD be happy for you, if they're not too caught up in themselves. If he/she is that caught up in themselves, is that REALLY a friend?

 

[GoofyDad869]

That two-week notice thing is at the discretion of the employer in most states, unless something illegal is going on (the employee could leave without giving notice). It is different from state to state. Here in Tennessee employment is at-will, which means I could fire somebody with due cause without having to state a reason, meanwhile an employee could resign and legally could start working elsewhere immediately. Neither position is a good idea, since it really fosters a bad relationship, and I would consider it suspect if I had potential employee who said they could start immediately (if they were working at another firm). I'm in a professional environment - your mileage may vary...

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

I used to work in HR so be sure you have a letter of resignation. You may feel like you don't need one because of the relationship that you have with your boss (i.e. if it's a real casual relationship) but it's always good to have a paper trail in your file---from beginning to end.

I've had the same feeling as you everytime I've had to leave a job. The butterflies in my stomach just plain nervousness. The day I had to quit my job in HR I sat there for quite a bit of time with sweaty palms although I felt chilly (it was my nerves) before I finally found the courage just to walk into my boss's office and say, "I need to talk." It was hard but once it was out I felt much much better.

I'm sorry I can't offer any advice on how to make the nervousness go away, but just know you aren't alone. We've all felt it at sometime or another so you're in good company.

Keep us posted on how it goes. And, good luck.

 

[DisneyTarheel]

If you are taking a job with a competitor, don't take it too personally if you find yourself being escorted out the door the same day you give your notice.

 

[GoofyDad869]

If you are taking a job with a competitor, don't take it too personally if you find yourself being escorted out the door the same day you give your notice.

Yep.

I've had the same feeling as you everytime I've had to leave a job. The butterflies in my stomach just plain nervousness. The day I had to quit my job in HR I sat there for quite a bit of time with sweaty palms although I felt chilly (it was my nerves) before I finally found the courage just to walk into my boss's office and say, "I need to talk." It was hard but once it was out I felt much much better.

One of the few times I've cried in my adult life (I'm a guy, d'Oh - see screen name).

 

[battricia]

Update for anyone that cares (and thank you!)

I gave it, and it was actually quite nice. My bosses and co workers all told me i will be missed which is very nice of them. I did give notice (as apposed to just walking out after quitting!), and was not escorted out though I didn't expect to be. I'm feeling better and cant wait to start my new job in two weeks! Wish me luck and thank you for the help!

tricia.