How to Quit My Job Today
If you are working in a job that is making you completely unhappy or simply isn't suited to you, then you need to take the appropriate steps to get out of the situation. Working in a job that doesn't fulfill you can lead to years of dissatisfaction, resentment, stress and regret. Take the appropriate steps necessary to leave your job with both your dignity and your self-respect intact, and move forward in your life starting today.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Inform your boss or supervisor of your decision to leave. Ask to speak to your boss in private. Make sure that you have not told anyone else at the company about your decision to leave. Your boss needs to be the first person to know. When speaking with your boss, avoid burning bridges. As good as it may feel (especially if you do not like your job), it simply will not help you in any way. Make only positive comments, if possible. Indicate that you are looking for a fresh career start, for example, or that you are considering going into another field.
-
2
Compose a formal resignation letter. Apart from telling your boss in person, it can be a good idea to have the information in writing. These letters can be beneficial for maintaining a strong relationship with the place of employment. Keep the letter concise and clear, and accentuate the positive aspects of your time working at the company. One of the most important things to do in the letter is to indicate your intended time of departure (for example: two weeks from today).
-
-
3
Take your things home. Gradually begin emptying out your office or cubicle area once you provide notice that you are resigning from the position. This will not only make your last day easier and quicker, but will cheer you up and remind you that things are about to change for you career-wise. Also, for security purposes, make a point to delete all personal information from your computer. Delete chat programs, personal files (such as photographs) and "bookmarks" for preferred websites.
-
4
Speak with the human resources (HR) department. Make a visit to the HR department and find out what, if anything, is owed to you by the company. This includes vacation time that you didn't use, as well as sick days. This might provide you with the option of using these days before you leave, or getting some extra cash in with your final paycheck.
-
5
Get a reference. Speak to your boss or supervisor and request a letter of recommendation, which can be helpful to you in your future career endeavors. Your boss will probably try to help you out with this.
-
6
Assist with the transition process if you can. To leave your job on a positive note and with grace, understand the fact that it may be difficult for your company to quickly replace you. If you have the time, tell your employer that you might be able to stay on the job for a couple of extra weeks in order to provide them with sufficient time to get a new employee.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Try to maintain contact with other people at the company you are leaving. You never know -- in the future, former coworkers and supervisors might be able to help you get your foot in the door with other jobs and opportunities.
References
- Photo Credit George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images
