I'm not a quitter.
In fact, I don't think I have ever quit anything in my life. All of the jobs and internships I have had sort of just came to an end either due to me leaving (to go back to college or go to college) or it was something that only had a set time frame. I never quit any clubs or extracurricular activities either, whenever I would stop, it would always be natural and on good terms. I never even dropped a class in college.
But I will be quitting my job, at the company I have worked with since I graduated college almost three years ago, in a matter of weeks. It's so strange to think about. I'm super excited and happy (which is kind of weird...yay! I'm happy I will have no money coming in!) but I have no idea how to tell my boss.
I have kept my plans very secret so I think this will come as a big surprise to her. While I don't know the exact date I will need to tell her pretty soon to allow two weeks. School starts in June but I am taking some time off before I start to get things in order and also because I will be going out of town for a couple graduations.
I'm going to draft a letter but I don't know if I should just email her the letter or ask to meet with her and give it to her? I don't want to be rude but I also don't want to get into tons of conversations with people about why I am leaving...I'm sure many people I work with will be critical and dealing with it is annoying. Or maybe I am completely wrong.
What do you think? Has anyone ever quit a "grown up" job? How did you do it?
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I say draft a letter and meet with her. I think it is more professional to discuss it face to face. GOOD LUCK!
I would draft a letter and then definitely meet with her in person. Just make sure you don't do what I always do when I leave a job that I'm attached to and that's CRY. Seriously, I've cried at like half the resignations that I've put in. Luckily I had been working at the places for long enough so that they knew I was emo and weird.
It is none of anyone's business why you are leaving, so don't let those people get to you!!
I love your layout! I am sure you have probably had it for a while but I have been so out of the loop for a while but I am taking a night and catching up on blogging :) When I went back to school for teaching I did have to tell my boss and everyone I worked with. It was probably one of the hardest things I have ever done but it will be over before you know it and you will be on your way :)
I would definitely too draft a letter & meet with her. You may need her for a reference later on in life so you don't want to break off the ties rudely ya know?
Best wishes dear. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
I've left one job and moved to another since college. You certainly want to give her your resignation letter face to face, don't e-mail it, you might want to use your boss as a reference later on and you don't want to burn bridges. Also, you are going back to school, which is certainly easier to explain then leaving to work for a rival company.
Go into her office at the end of the day, even better would be on a Friday, and ask to speak with her, bring your letter and then explain that you are giving your 2 weeks notice, the letter should be more of a formality. Just remain confident and try not to get emotional!
I've quit two jobs and the "how" really was dependent upon my relationship with my boss. I would say to send her an email or ask her if she has time to meet with you, and bring your letter to the meeting. Timing is tricky - some places are strict with their two weeks but other bosses like to have advance notice, especially since you're changing careers and not going to work for a rival company. I would say to tell her that you'll be going back to school and talk to her about a timeline that allows you to take your time off but still gives her a cushion of transition time. Good luck!
Draft a very short letter. Bring it with you when you meet. I would suggest meeting at the end of the work day so you can go home afterward and avoid any awkwardness. If your boss is a good boss, she'll understand and not hold it against you. And if she doesn't, that's her issue, not yours. Keep us posted!
i did the same thing last August before going back to school. While it wasn't the best job, it was a real job (with real job benefits), and the people I worked with were (and still are) some of the most amazing women in the world. so, no, it's not easy. but it's totally worth it to go back to school for something you care about!
draft a letter for yourself, save it, close it, and don't look at it for at least two days. then re-read it and edit it. give it to a parent to read and edit.
once it's done, give it to your boss in person. that way you can sit and talk about it, answer any questions she may have, and explain that you're not leaving your job, you're going to grad school. that's the big part - you're not quitting because of the job. employers need to know that (you need them to know that too - you may need a reference in the future!).
and make sure you smile! you're doing something big and important for YOU - be happy about it!!!!!
Before being a SAHM, I was in corporate HR. I would ask to meet with her and give her the letter. If you can give a tad more than two weeks even better. Heck, three weeks is even prettier. Tell your boss that you have really enjoyed working for her and for the company. Praise her and then tell her that you are going to be going be going back to school to pursue your dreams. Tell her that you wanted to give her ample time to find a replacement. :)
Just take your letter in to your boss. Let them know how much you've enjoyed your time there, but that it's time to move on to new things. I would hope your boss would be happy for you.
Ohhh sweetie I feel your pain. Last year when I moved I had to leave my first "grown up" teaching job. It was an amazing job with amazing people, it was def. one of the toughest things ive ever done. The best advice I could give you is be honest. I would tell them face to face if you could, I found that was best. Whatever you do dont burn any bridges and give them time to find a replacement. Good luck!!
Quitting a job is always hard, but going at it honestly and thoughfully will for sure make it easier and you certainly don't want to burn any bridges in the process. But yay for new beginnings! Keep us posted!
I've quit a "grown-up" job before. I think it is definitely best to tell her in person. Explain that you have enjoyed your time working for their company, but you have put a lot of thought into your decision to become a teacher and you are taking steps to make it happen. I'm sure she and most people will be very understanding (atleast they should be) if not, screw 'em! But I think a face to face convo would go over much better than a letter.
I quit a grown-up job once (because it sucked, not because of something exciting like grad school) and I went in and told them face to face. After we talked, I still gave them a letter, just so no one could come back and chew my ass for it.
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