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How do I tell my current employer that I am leaving for another job? |
I have worked for an attorney for 3 years. Problem is, I haven't received a raise since 90 days after I was hired. I have gained health insurance (which I pay half), one week of paid sick days, and paid government holidays. It is just her (the attorney) and I in the office. I do EVERYTHING and have gained many new resposibilities over the years. I am tired of feeling under appreciated, under paid, and being alone in the office all day. Also need a retirement plan. I have been searching for new jobs and have been made a great offer. Only thing is, she has become a friend over the years. I know that she is going to freak out when I give her my two weeks. Any suggestions?? Big thumbs up to Gem. No one in this world is going to watch out for your interests but you. You have no reason to feel guilty for looking out for #1. That being said, you don't want to burn any bridges. A 3-years stint makes for a great reference, which you may need down the line if the new job doesn't work out. Don't just write her a letter and leave it on her desk; she deserves better and you want to stay in her good graces. You don't need to tell her every reason you have for leaving, either. Just tell her the positives: the new job is closer to home, room for advancement, tuition reimbursement: anything but "you never gave me a raise!" or "you left me alone all the time." Just keep that to yourself. Also, if you can give her more than two weeks' notice, do. As half the office, she'll be in a tighter spot than if you were quitting some BigLaw firm where someone else can take your workload in a trice. Offer to train your replacement if possible, but GET PAID to do it! you're a professional. Or leave documentation as to your procedures, contacts & phone numbers, usernames and passwords, and everything else the newbie will need. start singing "Take this job and shove it".... If she's truly your friend, she should not condemn you for improving your life....try to explain it to her like that. Tell that as much as you like her, and appreciate her employing you, and her being a good friend, you've got an offer that would improve your lifestyle Give her a resignation letter in writing. If she's your real friend, she will be happy for you. She is abusing you, not your true friend. just tell them that you are leaving them because you found a job that caters to your financial needs more then they do. give them your two weeks...don't just quit on them There is no good way to give bad news especially to an employer who has become a friend over the years. Best case scenario is after you submit your resignation she may ask how much more your new place of employment is paying and decide to match the offer or increase the offer. I am sure she will understand you too have to put food on the table and have personal financial responsibilities you need to take care of. If she doesn't understand this need obviously there was no friendship as you believe. tell her I wish to inform you that with the generous raise you gave me after my first 90 days I was able to buy a pen, a paper and enough ink to draft this letter鈥 quit. Business is business And your job is your business. Write up a great letter giving 2 weeks notice and thanking her for everything that you have learned and the opportunity. Be sure to kiss her butt big time in the letter and tell her how much you regret having to say goodbye, but that you have a great opportunity that she cannot match. Be prepared, she will probably counter offer as you are putting her in a tough spot (short term). But here is your reality check. If her business tanked tomorrow, would she keep paying you? I doubt it, she would lay you off so she could keep the doors open, that is reality. Also, I would (verbally) offer to come in nights for a couple weeks to help her if needed. I have had to do that in many small businesses that I have left. Realize that this is your life, your future and your security, not HERS. Crap happens and your boss/friend will just have to deal with it. Good luck with both the quitting and the new job. |
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