Ask HN: What's the best way to leave a new job

Re:Ask HN: What's the best way to leave a new job by kafkaesq on Monday June 20, 2016 @08:10PM (#11942626)

Don't sweat it. The simple general way to handle these kinds of exits is to just walk up to the appropriate person and say, "So, I have some news for you. I've decided to pursue an opportunity at another company." And then if they ask, you can start going into the various factors you've listed above (all of which sound perfectly legitimate). In fact there's one little nugget in your writeup which cuts to the heart of the matter, and while they may be a bit disappointed to hear you say it, it's a perfectly fair view for you to hold:

I feel like I can't be the best or do the work I am good at.

The basic point with this approach is you don't have to hit them over the head up front with your laundry list of negatives. By waiting for them to ask, you're making sure you have their permission first before telling them things that might hurt their feeling.

(Not that you should worry so much about hurting their feelings. After all, it's just business).

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Re:Ask HN: What's the best way to leave a new job by penguinlinux on Monday June 20, 2016 @08:27PM (#11942698)

Thanks for the advice. I believe in following my heart and just feel bad I wasted their time this 3 months but basically i felt i had my hands handcuffed as I could not really do much

thank you

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Re:Ask HN: What's the best way to leave a new job by x0x0 on Monday June 20, 2016 @10:28PM (#11943099)

All exit interviews are the same.

   It's not you, it's me.  I got a better offer elsewhere.  No, I won't discuss it.
   
   Here's my email if I can help you with anything after I leave.
   
   Thanks and good luck.

I see zero areas where detailing the things you didn't like lead to a better outcome for you than keeping your mouth shut. After all, if they didn't like ops running around like a scalded cat, they'd fix it. Leave this job off your resume.

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