| Quitting one’s job can be a very delicate decision. | | | | phone. This would not reflect well on your professional |
| There are various reasons why a person might want | | | | attitude. Once you have informed the boss verbally, |
| to leave his job. The most common reason is that one | | | | hand him a written resignation letter or send an email. |
| gets a better job and then leaves the job that he is | | | | The resignation must carry the date of your |
| currently in. Apart from this, relocation, bad relation with | | | | resignation. It should also mention the notice period that |
| the boss or colleagues, change in profile, mental or | | | | you are willing to serve. Each organization has |
| physical issues could force a person to leave his job. | | | | different rules concerning the notice period. Try to |
| Once you have made the decision that you want to | | | | adhere to the required notice time. If you cannot, |
| call it quits, the next main question is how to do it. The | | | | mention the reason explicitly. In the resignation letter, |
| way you resign is very crucial as it may make or mar | | | | thank the organization and your supervisor for all the |
| your future prospects with the same employer and | | | | support that have given to you. |
| the same boss. The thumb rule while resigning is that | | | | Before you have informed the supervisor, you must |
| one must never burn bridges behind. In professional | | | | not talk about your resignation to other colleagues in |
| journey, one has to handle situations smartly and resign | | | | the office. In case the company offers you an |
| amicably so as to ensure a smooth exit. | | | | attractive counter-offer, it might be awkward for you |
| The day you take the final decision to announce your | | | | later. Also, don’t talk much about the new company |
| resignation, you must do it in person firstly to your | | | | that you are going to join. Remember that not |
| supervisor. Seek an appointment and let your boss | | | | everybody will be happy that you are getting a better |
| know that you want to discuss an important matter. | | | | job opportunity and might try to mar your prospects |
| When you get to meet the boss, be polite and let him | | | | ahead. So, play smart and don’t talk much. |
| know that you are putting in your papers. It is | | | | The company would definitely try its best to retain you. |
| considered professional to face the boss confidently | | | | Be firm if your decision to quit is final. If you are looking |
| yet softly. Obviously, it wouldn’t be a palatable | | | | at a counter offer, be tactful in your talks and let the |
| news for the boss so give him time to let the news | | | | employer know that you are ready to negotiate if you |
| sink in. You would have to be honest yet tactful. The | | | | are offered a better role in the same organization. This |
| boss would want to know the reasons behind your | | | | would give an idea t o the employer. |
| decision. You can take the safe route here and tell him | | | | It is ideal that when you resign, you serve a proper |
| that you are looking at new challenges in your career. | | | | notice period and give time to your employer to hire a |
| You must thank the boss and the organization for all | | | | replacement. It is considered highly unprofessional that |
| the opportunities that have been given to you in this | | | | one leave without a notice period unless it is an |
| organization. | | | | emergency. You must offer to participate in a smooth |
| If the reason behind your resignation is a sour | | | | transition. Also, offer to train the replacement or hand |
| relationship with the boss, don’t let him know the | | | | over the work properly to a co-worker. Also, make |
| reason in straight words. You would have to be extra | | | | sure you finish all the unfinished tasks before leaving. If |
| careful in presenting the reason here. Tell him that you | | | | you leave amicably, there would always be a way for |
| felt that your style of working was different than his. | | | | you to join back, if the need arises in future. The |
| Also, let him know that you value his guidance and | | | | employer will remember you as a true professional in |
| supervision but are now ready to take on new | | | | future and will not hesitate in hiring you again. Let the |
| opportunities. If you plan to remain in the same industry, | | | | employer know that you would want to work with |
| you never know where you will meet the boss again. | | | | them again if a suitable position is vacant in the |
| He might again become your supervisor in a new | | | | organization. When you join the new organization, do |
| organization. So, it would be a bad idea to sour your | | | | not reveal sensitive information of your previous |
| relationship with him at any point of time. | | | | employer. If you follow all this, you would be able to |
| Do not inform the boss directly through email, fax or | | | | resign gracefully. |