Things You'll Need:
- Time off
- Another source of income
- Resume
- Patience
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Step 1
Ask yourself why do you want to quit your job. Is there a bully who is driving you away or is it that the work is just not for you anymore and you want to explore more options. If it's a bully and you work for a large company try requesting a transfer to be moved away from the bully; either to another company at another location or another department. If that doesn't work, start looking for another job elsewhere. I know from experience that working a 9-5 it's almost impossible to apply for other jobs because during regular business hours when other companies are open you're always at work. If you have personal days available at work use them and go look for another job. You can also apply for jobs online (DO NOT USE YOUR EMPLOYERS COMPUTER TO DO THIS). Most companies have websites that allows you to fill out applications and submit your resume online. Now if your reason for wanting to quit is that the work is just not for you anymore and you want to explore more options, you can do the same thing; look for work while you're still employed; but take it from me DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CURRENT JOB WITHOUT ALREADY HAVING ANOTHER ONE LINED UP.
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Step 2
Take a look at your financial situation. Can you afford to quit even if you've been offered another job. If you're going to work for another company will you make the same amount of money or more. What about your benefits, will you be eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits and when will you get them. The companies that I know of you have to be a full time employee for at least 90 days before you're even eligible to sign up for benefits. How will this change affect your household expenses; will you still be able to pay your monthly bills on time without falling behind.
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Step 3
Make a final decisions
You've gotten another job or better yet, you've decided to become your own boss. Don't bring out the balloons and champagne yet, you have a few more decisions to make. When are you going to fire your boss and when are you going to start at your new job. Most employers require at least a 2 week notice before quitting. Giving your current employer a 2 week notice lets your current and new employer know that you are serious about your work and care about others. -
Step 4
Fire your boss!!
This is the good part. Even though you will tell your employer that you're quitting you also will need to write a resignation letter. Make it short, plain and simple; don't go into too many details; you want to leave on a good note, you never know when you'll need them again.
Good luck..
