Right way to quit a job

[widmn]

Usually isn't a good idea to accept a counter.

 

[Egon]

You have consulted legal advice. Follow their advice.

 

[radman1]

It is very difficult to answer your question. Your original post is a lot different than the 2nd post when the situation is explained more fully. I have to question the new offer. He is going to pay you twice as much and make you a partner when you have never worked with him? Are you buying into a partnership? Is he assuming you will bring the business with you from the original job? The offer seems to be too good or else the other job was paying way too little. I think waiting 15 years and then asking to be a partner in the orignal job is also a little strange. I am inclined to believe there is more to both sides of the story.
Just be fair to your current employer. See if he can compensate you more if you stay - that is if you really want to stay. 2-4 weeks notice is fair. Since he lives 8 hours away, a phone conversation would be adequate. Don't burn any bridges if you leave. Saying bad or mean spirited thoughts doesn't accomplish anything for either party. It is up to the employer to determine salary/benefits based on the person, job market, regional rates and job description. I have about 40 employees and sometimes I will give them what they ask and other times I wish them good luck. I never fault anyone for doing what they think is best for them. I run my business the same way.

 

[Kendall69]

..He essentially went back on our deal and said he could not pay me the percentage anymore.

If any man did that to you, then he deserves NOTHING from you, as far a courtesy, or what is "right" etc.

I judge a man by his word PERIOD, I don't care if this guy offered you the moon, as a second offer - his word ain't worth the breath it took to say the words.

I would give him a two minute notice, backed up with "remember when you screwed me, and went back on our deal" - then I would introduce him to KARMA.

I don't want to hear this turn the other cheek, or don't sink to his level, or be the better man, hogwash, screw this liar to the wall, he's been screwing you for years, and now it's your turn. Do it in style.

Don't worry about burning bridges, this is one bridge you WANT burned.

I'm not going to blame him 100% because you still worked there after he screwed you, so you are to blame for being taken advantage of also. I would have walked after I heard the words Remember our deal, well I'm not honoring it", the next sound he would have heard was the door slamming.

This unscrupulous individual needs a message sent to him.

 

[Double Orange]

He essentially went back on our deal and said he could not pay me the percentage anymore. .

His previous behavior towards you has made your decision clearer.

1. Give only the min 2 wks notice
2. Listen to any counter..than dis regard it!
3. Do NOT concern yourself with how this will effect him!
4. Your only concern should be for Yourself, your family, and most important
your mental health.
5. Stay POSITIVE!
6. Good Luck With Your New Job!!


Live Well!
Die Strong!

Frank

 

[cp1969]

You said you already made up your mind to leave. That pretty much rules out negotiating a better deal where you are at.

Do it face to face, pleasantly, and in as much of a "this is just business" manner as you can muster. Be thankful for the relationship and wish him well and offer to do as much training of your replacement as you can during the period you will still be on the job. That is usually at least two weeks.

In other words, do it as if your kids and Dad are standing right beside you all the while. Teach the kids how it's done; make the Old Man proud.

 

[sandman2234]

Just because he broke his word and became a liar, doesn't mean you have to lower yourself to his level. Give him the same consideration you would anyone else. It will make you a better man in everyone's eyes that is watching. Burnt bridges have a way of collapsing on you when you need them most. Don't take the chance that you will never need him again.
David from jax

 

[MikePA]

Just because he broke his word and became a liar, doesn't mean you have to lower yourself to his level.

I agree. I get a kick out of the suggestions that you should sink to the level of the people you deal with. I suppose if someone has no standards of behavior, that's appropriate.

 

[Podunkadunk]

I have never quit a job before. I have been working at the same place for 15 yrs. It is a small company, and I run everything. I am the only full time employee, and I only see the owner every other month or so (he lives 8 hrs away). To make a long story short I can see the company folding up if I leave.

As integral as I am to the company the owner refuse to allow me any type of ownership, or long term incentives. He is a good guy and I consider him a friend but I don't think he is being fair. Anyway I have been offered another job doing the same thing except I would be making twice as much, and instantly would be a part owner in the company.


I have made up my mind to leave but am not sure what is the proper way to break it to my current boss. Call him? Set up a meeting? Mail him a notice? From what I can tell 2 weeks is the the standard notice but I just have never been in this position before.

Sounds like a "no brainer" to me. Leave and pursue greener pastures. It's not like your losing a retirement package or something by leaving...

2 weeks notice is the standard and acceptable. A lot of good advice in this thread.

In leaving, be kind, but firm. You mentioned the owner was a friend...doesn't sound that way to me. After 15 years of keeping his company afloat as the only full time employee and boss, you deserve a piece of the pie in my opinion.

Good luck,
Podunk

 

[tractorman1234]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Good stuff. Makes me feel a lot better about the decision.

I guess my main hangup on the deal is that while true he backed out of the initial deal, my pay has been steadily increasing.

His rational is when the company did not do well I gave you are larger percentage so you could earn more. Now the company is doing well, I will give you a smaller percentage. You will still make more than you did in the past. It is a smaller piece of a bigger pie. If the pie shrinks you get a bigger piece.

To me it defeats the whole idea of a commisssion.

While I am not a partner, with our prior arrangement I felt like one. As I gew the company my compensation grew proportionatly. When he made the change I did not walk because I did not have a plan B and I have a family to support. Now I have a plan B.