Re:Ask HN: How to politely quit my job?
by kjksf on Sunday February 13, 2011 @07:29PM
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It's easy:
You: Boss, we need to talk.
Boss: Ok, let's talk.
You: I decided to leave ${CompanyName}.
Boss: Ok, is there anything we can do to make you stay?
You: No, I've made my decision. How long do you want me to stay to transfer my responsibilities?
Narrator's note: the standard is 2 weeks.
Other things: they might ask you why you're leaving. It's not the time to provide them with a list of complaints (especially if you haven't raised them in the past). You can be vague but truthful: the other opportunity looks like a better fit for you.
That is essentially the script I followed when leaving my past jobs. All my bosses were professional about it and understanding.
You: Boss, we need to talk.
Boss: Ok, let's talk.
You: I decided to leave ${CompanyName}.
Boss: Ok, is there anything we can do to make you stay?
You: No, I've made my decision. How long do you want me to stay to transfer my responsibilities?
Narrator's note: the standard is 2 weeks.
Other things: they might ask you why you're leaving. It's not the time to provide them with a list of complaints (especially if you haven't raised them in the past). You can be vague but truthful: the other opportunity looks like a better fit for you.
That is essentially the script I followed when leaving my past jobs. All my bosses were professional about it and understanding.