On Quitting Your Job

On Quitting

Probably one of the most awkward moments is resigning from a job. No matter what your reason is, it is always better to leave in good terms.

Before ultimately resigning though, you should first think about the matter carefully. Since jobs nowadays are hard to come by, review first the positive and negative effects through your mind before settling on a final decision.  

When you do decide to leave the office, make sure you do these tips to maintain good relations with the company.

Give Notice

It’s customary to give your employers two weeks’ notice before leaving a job. This would give them ample time to find someone else to fill your position.

Submit a Resignation Letter

This move would not only appease your employer but would be extremely beneficial to yourself. A formal resignation letter adheres to protocol or sometimes just plainly signifies respect. Even though you have already expressed your intention to resign orally, a written one is still necessary.

Reference

Whether or not you are leaving for a new job, it is always important to ask for a reference. This would give you something to hold on to when applying for new a position.  

Paperwork

As much as possible, try not to leave paperwork behind for someone else to finish. The new employee might not yet be as knowledgeable as you plus leaving the company with unfinished paperwork isn’t really a good impression to make. Remember that you are aiming to leave in good terms with the company and unfinished paper works isn’t really the way to do that.

Properties

Make sure that you have given back all company property. Make a list to see if there’s anything that you’ve missed. Even though you are leaving, you still don’t want to be known as the “guy who resigned and took the stapler with him”.