Right way to quit a job

[Champy]

Weigh your options carefully; make a list of the +'s and -'s.......then make a move for POSITIVE reasons ONLY:

> Better work environment
> Good solid company
> Long term stability
> Growth / learning / advancement
> Better pay / benefits / hours
> Improving Family work-life balance
> Respect / Leadership / Autonomy
> Ethics / Principles
> etc......

Never leave because of emotions or as a "response" to short term decisions, statements or the actions of others. Your life / Your attitude / Your decision. And also make sure you map out all the variables involved: Pay; Benefits; Health Insurance; Working hours; Overtime (optional vs mandatory); bonuses; co-workers; management; ownership; etc.... Interview past and current employees to determine if there are hidden issues inside the company.

Good luck

P.S. - Always treat everyone with respect no matter what during this time of change. This is not only a time for your children to see you model the mature approach to career changes, but your actions reflect on your character and can be a testament to your new or prospective employers that you are a stand-up person of integrity. Think of it as a "red-face" test.......what would others (your grandmother; mom & dad; wife; kids) think of you if they were watching your discussion with your old boss? If he is really an *ss, others will know it without you sparring or debating or quiting or treating him unprofessionally. My 2 cents.

 

[wjoerob]

Thought about it for a day, decided to put in dos centavos:
One really satisfying thing I did a few years ago was to help a friend decide to quit a job where he was being taken advantage of. Good Christian fellow, wanted to do right by everybody, including his family. But his employer treated him like dog doo-doo. Every year he worked more hours, got the same pay, was expected to do more outlandish duties. Seemed like this was how his boss got to be a millionaire, treating people like this. I just told him, there is a point where you do not owe the man any more. And other people will recognize your talents and experience, reward you for it, and treat you like a man. So my friend's decision allowed him to move on with his life. He is happier than ever today, making more money, enjoying a lot better mental health.

 

[ByronBob]

My wife's company basically boots you to the door at the moment you resign. Expect the worst and be prepared.

 

[KubotaSteve]

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.

I agree with Mike on this. Don't sink to someone else's level. Keep your integrity and pride as it follows you everywhere you go and stays with you for life. I can see tractorman has integrity as it is a tough decision on how to leave. I'd give the two weeks and thank him for the experience. I wouldn't go into any details of what I was getting but if he asked, I would tell him why I'm leaving.

As far as companies going back on their word, this happens all the time with larger companies just smaller scale such as you now pay more for your insurance, doing away with some sick days or personal day, change in retirement plan, change in matching 401K, etc. Like others have said, get your compensation package in writing from the new place as things can change.
Good luck

 

[MikePA]

My wife's company basically boots you to the door at the moment you resign.

Many companies do this for security reasons, both physical security as well as the security of data the person might have access to. It's a good business practice.

 

[cp1969]

It may be a good business practice (it isn't) but I don't care. It's no way to treat a person, especially one that has given the company years of good service.

Any company that does this has no right to ask for any length of notice from its employees.

I don't know what pinhead in HR decided that it's good business to treat people that way but he ought to be given a taste of his own medicine.

 

[ultrarunner]

Many companies do this for security reasons, both physical security as well as the security of data the person might have access to. It's a good business practice.

My brother had a mid level mgmt position with United Parcel Service and UPS policy is to terminate employment at the time of resignation. Company personnel will box your personal items and deliver them.

My Brother gave his 2 weeks notice and had already planned to take some time off before starting his new job as a commercial property portfolio manager.

He was dumbstruck, when the his Bosses Boss asked if he could stay the full two weeks because they were extremely short handed during the holiday rush. My brother agreed to stay and ended up staying almost 3 weeks to help train his replacement.

He left on good terms and even received a letter from Mgmt that he should be considered without prejudice should he want to return...

Never know how things will play out...

 

[MikePA]

It may be a good business practice (it isn't) ...

You're wrong. Some people need to be shown the door immediately. The company's responsibility is also to the safety other employees and security of the company's assets.

 

[Bird]

I know there are companies or organizations that will boot you out the door as soon as you resign, just as there are some who will fire you immediately if they find out you're even looking for another job.

Is it a good business practice? Yes, sometimes. And No at other times. As Mike said, there may be security issues in some cases that make it a good business practice. At other times, they may actually need the resigning employee to stay until they can find a replacement, or even need the resigning employee to train his/her replacement.

Too many variables and possibilities for one answer to fit all cases.

I've also known of places that would never re-hire someone who had quit, while others are glad to get them back later. And again. that may or may not be a good practice.

 

[dubba]

From the other side of the tracks

If you are going to go to work for my biggest? competitor in a service based business you will be shown the door before you can tell all of my customers where you are going. BTDT Wish you well at your new job.

Specifically if you are the only full time guy answering phones. But when people ask where you are I will simply say "he moved on". Some bosses will throw you under the bus..