Whether you love or hate your existing role or manager, resigning from your job can feel daunting. I know it is easier said than done, but try not to let your emotions get the better of you.
Resigning on good terms will give you confidence during the transition that you have made the right decision and are closing the chapter on that previous role. Let’s break down the subtle art of how to resign.
Whether you love or hate your existing role or manager, resigning from your job can feel daunting.Credit: iStock
Share the news with your boss: Avoid catching your manager or boss off guard, and instead, schedule a quick catch-up meeting to share the news. It can be difficult to know how your boss will take it.
Prepare to be hit with: “What can we do to make you stay?” (a bit late now...) or worse, “You’re making the wrong decision”. Stay calm and polite, and keep it as brief as possible.
It may seem like a good opportunity to air everything wrong with the company and the annoying people you have had to work with for the last three years, but it’s best to keep the conversation about you and your career pathway.
Submit a formal letter: It is always a good idea to submit a formal resignation letter so the company has a record of your resignation. You can either bring this with you to the meeting with your boss or email it through after.
As tempting as it may be, don’t start bad-mouthing your existing employer.
Your resignation letter should be short and include key details such as your last official day of work.
Take a look at your employment agreement to check that you are in line with your resignation notice terms (and while you’re there, check your accrued leave payment rights and any other conditions you may benefit from).
How to resign from your job without stepping on any toes
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Whether you love or hate your existing role or manager, resigning from your job can feel daunting. I know it is easier said than done, but try not to let your emotions get the better of you.
Resigning on good terms will give you confidence during the transition that you have made the right decision and are closing the chapter on that previous role. Let’s break down the subtle art of how to resign.
Whether you love or hate your existing role or........
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