Ask HN: How do I quit?

Posted by hlmencken on Monday May 05, 2014 @06:48PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I have been working for a small but funded company (6 people) for the past 3 and a half months and have come to the decision that the role/team and me are not a good fit. I have approximately 2 and a half weeks unpaid work. We work remotely so there isn't a chance that I see my boss soon, so over email would be the best, can anyone share best practices and how I should do it. (I am totally willing to give 2 weeks notice) Thank you!

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Re:Ask HN: How do I quit? by Uhhrrr on Monday May 05, 2014 @07:19PM (#7701912)

You have your boss's phone number, right? As a matter of decorum you should at least do it over the phone. If they're hard to get hold of, then email something like, "Is there a good time to call you today?" or (only slightly deceptive) "Could I call you to talk about the next things I'll be working on?"

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Re:Ask HN: How do I quit? by sawyer1708 on Monday May 05, 2014 @07:59PM (#7702086)

It is deemed unprofessional to give your notice over email. As Uhhrrr said, do it over the phone (since meeting your boss is not possible) as a matter of courtesy.

Also, you seem pretty sure about wanting to quit. In case you are not sure, a simple discussion/negotiation with your boss might be better than to just give your notice.

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Re:Ask HN: How do I quit? by hlmencken on Monday May 05, 2014 @08:48PM (#7702269)

That makes sense, I really enjoy my team, but the leadership is really what I have question with, mostly just scared to follow a company too far in the wrong direction.

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