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| *Ostroff, Fair and Company>>>Other - Careers & Employment |
Resigning? |
Need help with what to say in my resignation. The job I'm resigning from is my first "fulltime" job - that is, any other job I've had up til now has been casual so quitting hasn't been hard. I'm aiming to resign to take up a much more enjoyable job within a month. My resignation therefore will be due in two weeks. What do I say, or do? Is it best to leave a letter on a desk - or go to the boss and say so as well? What reaction should I expect...? Secondly, too...a bit reason of the fact I'm resigning is the culture of my co-workers - there is an extremely "bitchy", backstabbing culture here and to be honest, I can't stand it anymore. Does that seem like a legitimate reason to leave - that is, in terms of a new employer asking why I left? You owe it to your boss to tell him/her face to face. You should also draft a letter for company records. When you meet with your boss (or if your company does exit interviews), you can (in private) explain that, although it's not the main reason, the culture of your company & the work environment influenced your decision to leave. It's important that your boss understand why you're leaving, because they may not (a) know there's a problem with the team, or (b) know the problem is so severe. They also may not care, but GOOD managers want to know what's up. As far as anyone other than management, just tell them you're accepting an opportunity that you think is a good fit for your skill set. When discussing the situation with a new employer, I would stick with saying that the attitudes and poor teamwork demonstrated by your (former) coworkers created an environment that was not productive and hindered your ability to do your job. You can discuss how you attempted to overcome the problems, but that ultimately you decided that you would be happier working elsewhere. You don't have to make your former employer look bad (don't whine about it, just state facts), but it's important to explain this, because it will show that you understand the value of teamwork and cooperation. my opinion, tell them you quit and the reason is none of their business, if they ask. I would consider it rude if some one was to pry into my reasoning to better my life!!!!!! If they don't like it, sue the f*** out of them!!!! DONT SIGN ANYTHING they ask you to sign after you resign!!!! but you'll probably miss the drama...and back stabbing, what ever would you have to talk about???? `i~sKy!;-) my work is always perfect!!!! That isn't a bad reason at all to leave. If you don't want to put up with all the gossip. It makes for a hostile work environment in which case, most employers can be sued for. Just put that you are leaving to "seek career growth" and leave it at that. You don't owe any explanation as to where you are going and why you are leaving. And if anyone asks, just say, "I'd rather not discuss it". They have to respect that whether they want to or not. You want to leave on good terms for reference purposes. Don't be tempted to "spill the beans" to any co-workers or anyone in another department. Good Luck! all you have to do is go to your boss and tell him/her that you are resigning and this is your two week notice. If he asks why (which he probably will) just say that you have learned so much at this company but you feel that it is time to take your career in another direction. And if your other employer asks why you left the last place, just say the same thing that you told your former boss, that it was time to take your career in another direction. By no means devalue the former company your worked for, becuase you might need them as a reference in the future and word will always get back that you were speaking poorly about them, even if what you said is true. Have fun at your new job and forget about the "bitchy" people at your old one...just take all that you learned with you and move on up the ladder! There are two ways. One, you part as friends. Two, you part as enemies. Ethics warrant that you resign in writing and hand it over to the CEO. Now comes the objectivity. Do you earn any benefit in blaming the previous company? Do you lose anything by not blaming the company? Option is yours. Usually, when we part we part in good mood. Do not say anything now. You can write a simple resignation letter saying either" for better prospects" or " on personal grounds". No question shall be asked. Courtesy demands that you express your thanks for the opportunity given to serve the company( Moreover it was your first full time job ). After resignation, do not mention anything about the backstabbing etc to anybody. Once you join the new company, one day avail an opportunity to see those who were not friendly with you and tell them why you dislike them. ( But it is not necessary) Do not say anything about the previous company to the new management . If you say something, they will look down upon you because they will think that you will repeat the same things if you leave that company also. Try to built up a business character. There are certain facts which are forgotten that said. |
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