best way to resign from a job?????

[toastonastick]

Found a new gig, getting an offer today.

I'm going to a competitor. I'm in sales and do not have a non - compete agreement.

Need suggestions on the best way to handle this. I'm going to give 2 weeks notice.

Should I inform them of where I'm going? And what should I say when they ask where I'm going. I really dont want to lie and make up some bogus job I've accepted.

Any opinions/help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Skins1080]

YOu have no reason to lie. Just tell them your pursuing other interests. You have no obligation beyond that.

 

[taoist]

I don't think that you are obligated to tell them anything.... I wouldn't lie, but if they ask, I'd just reply that "I'm pursuing a better opportunity."


Best of luck in your new endeavors....

 

[dr. freeze]

I would tell them the truth. You have a better offer. Maybe they will give you an even better offer since its a competitor.

 

[Blazer]

I would tell them the truth. You have a better offer. Maybe they will give you an even better offer since its a competitor.

1. Write a formal letter.

2. ask your supervisor for a meeting

3. walk into his/her office looking like someone just kicked your dog

4. tell him how much you love your job and the company

5. Quote this line " I have been presented with an opportunity that I cannot refuse. Although I love working here, for the benefit of my family I must take this new opportunity. (reaching for letter) I therefore have to present you with my two-week notice."

6. let the silence insue

7. if a counter-offer comes or is mentioned say that you will consider it but as of today you need to put in you notice.

Good Luck

 

[ryson]

7. if a counter-offer comes or is mentioned say that you will consider it but as of today you need to put in you notice.

Good Luck

Great advice, keep in mind if you accept a counter 9 times out of 10 it is suicide. People who accept counters are typically gone within 6 mos. I agree with the group stay honest unless you want to burn the bridge. I lied about where I was going, gave no notice and just quit a job one time. In hindsight would have been honest about it would have made things a lot easier..congrats on the new gig!

 

[Big Daddy]

1. Write a formal letter.

2. ask your supervisor for a meeting

3. walk into his/her office looking like someone just kicked your dog

4. tell him how much you love your job and the company

5. Quote this line " I have been presented with an opportunity that I cannot refuse. Although I love working here, for the benefit of my family I must take this new opportunity. (reaching for letter) I therefore have to present you with my two-week notice."

6. let the silence insue

7. if a counter-offer comes or is mentioned say that you will consider it but as of today you need to put in you notice.

Good Luck

Couldn't say it better. Great advice.

 

[dr. freeze]

yep, being secretive about it is personally insulting to your company and will burn any future bridges

being open and honest will gain their respect and may gain you $$ if not now maybe in the future

Blazer's suggestions are perfect

transitional moves among competing business as extremely common in today's climate and this mobile work force is the best tool you have to improve your salary/working conditions, etc. etc. and employers know that -- they more than likely made 1-2 similar moves in their careers

 

[SixFive]

Blazer, that looks like great advice. I was just going to say to give notice in person to your boss and in a written fashion. You have it all covered.

 

[kneifl]

Blazers advice is the best way of going about the matter. I have always handled similar job situations like that in the same manner.

kneifl

 

[jpblack34]

I agree with Ryson, I wouldn't use it as leverage, just be honest and tell them thanks for the good times. Best of luck with the new venture. JP

 

[ck77]

blazer got it 100%,

and as others chimed in... no need to use it for counter.. they will then keep you around until they dont need you, they figure you dont have loyalty so you wont be on the ladder up

ive seen way too many use another job to get more.. and as others said within 3-6 months they have to go.

best to just give the 2 weeks like a pro

 

[freelancc]

5. " I have been presented with an opportunity that I cannot refuse. Although I love working here, for the benefit of my family I must take this new opportunity. (reaching for letter) I therefore have to present you with my two-week notice."

:clap: :clap:

and don't even consider a counter offer..

 

[sportsnut13]

1. Write a formal letter.

2. ask your supervisor for a meeting

3. walk into his/her office looking like someone just kicked your dog

4. tell him how much you love your job and the company

5. Quote this line " I have been presented with an opportunity that I cannot refuse. Although I love working here, for the benefit of my family I must take this new opportunity. (reaching for letter) I therefore have to present you with my two-week notice."

6. let the silence insue

7. if a counter-offer comes or is mentioned say that you will consider it but as of today you need to put in you notice.

Good Luck

:iagree: :iagree: :iagree: :yup :yup
That is the perfect way to handle it!!!!!!!!

 

[Blazer]

awww shucks, thanks guys


Update?

Toast?

 

[toastonastick]

Thanks for the input! I'm gonna go by blazers advice. I have a meeting tomorrow morning to review the offer.

I will probably wait until tuesday to resign. I have a nice commision check coming to me that day and dont want them to fhuk with it.

My commsions are considered bonuses and are never guaranteed. Though I have never not recieved one.

 

[marine]

As someone who deals with this activity on a daily basis (I'm a recruiter) you definitely want to be courteous when you resign.

If you take a counter offer from your company you are stamping "B*TCH" on your forehead.

You don't have to let them know where you are going, if they ask, tell them what you want, it won't matter.

Best piece of advice, just tell them -
"I'm pursuing other areas of my career, and XXDay, 8 July will be my last day here."

Do NOT just say - I'd like to give my 2 week notice - if they want to, they can just let you go right there on the spot and no repercussions.
If you give them a hard date as your last day, if they want to turn you loose they have to jump thru some hoops to cut you loose and you could collect unemployment and some other perks.