Quitting your Job: How to say it best?

[XtraHardcore]

What is the smart way to say to your boss you quit?

I would say: "Mr/Mrs, Thank you for the opportunity to work with you, but (date)would be my last week here"

How would you say it in a no hard feeling way?

[Octavius]

I have decided to pursue other employment opportunities more in line with my areas of interest.

[ullyeus]

Write it down and hand it to them.

[Dustbunny]

What is the smart way to say to your boss you quit?

I would say: "Mr/Mrs, Thank you for the opportunity to work with you, but (date)would be my last week here"

How would you say it in a no hard feeling way?

You would 'write' pretty much exactly what you thought you should say. No need to give a reason, just the date and a comment about being appreciative about the opportunity they gave you is great. If they ask you why, don't go into detail about the reasons if you don't want to, that will be what causes hard feelings so just avoid it.

[deep]

FOAD 'em.

[hoopsandyoyo]

"i quit bit*h!"...that works best. And leaves you feeling great. lol

[crashcourse]

As per our conversation this morning, effective today __________, I am resigning from my position of ______________ at ____________. My last day of employment will be _________________.

You can't avoid hard feelings and resentments... try to think from your boss' point of view.

[Chyron]

I've found bringing life-commitments helps.

"This is hard to say, but I've been having some issues in my personal life with family and such, and my schedule here isn't working out. On top of that, I've been offered a great opportunity elsewhere, and they are more than willing to work around my schedule. I am so sorry to have to do this, but If there is anything you need, any freelance, etc, call me in the future."


My former bosses and I still get along great. I even go for lunch with one once a month.

[13sundin]

white envelop + letter= classics

[monty613]

"This is hard to say, but I've been having some issues in my personal life with family and such, and my schedule here isn't working out. On top of that, I've been offered a great opportunity elsewhere, and they are more than willing to work around my schedule. I am so sorry to have to do this, but If there is anything you need, any freelance, etc, call me in the future."

Way too much info IMO...

[hoopsandyoyo]

Way too much info IMO...

+1!!! all joking aside....I would not use this approach

[nalababe]

For most companies, you will require a written letter.

Keep it simple. No need to even give a reason. In all companies, that I have worked, as soon as the letter is recieved, the person is asked to leave almost immediately.

For discussions, I would wait until the exit interview with HR present.

Crashcourse had it right...though I would say effective today, I am providing two weeks notice.....

[UrbanPoet]

write your typical letter.
Offer to stay longer then the typical "2 weeks notice" just to tie up loose ends, and possibly give them more time to find a replacement.

TEll them the truth... Dont make up phony stuff, they see through that... They know people move on, its a fact of life for any employer.
As long as you give the formal letter, and make sure you dont leave in a way that screws things over... eg. in the middle of a project.

[boyoflondon]

Keep it proffessional and to the point!
Dont go into depth who your cat died and you are going through some emotional times, and what not lol ...

Every job I quit, I put it down on paper, and if needed be, explained to the manager in person ... They all appreciated it!

[ullyeus]

I've found bringing life-commitments helps.

"This is hard to say, but I've been having some issues in my personal life with family and such, and my schedule here isn't working out. On top of that, I've been offered a great opportunity elsewhere, and they are more than willing to work around my schedule. I am so sorry to have to do this, but If there is anything you need, any freelance, etc, call me in the future."


My former bosses and I still get along great. I even go for lunch with one once a month.

That first sentence makes it seem so lame.