| Every employee dreams about the day he quits his | | | | boss and co-workers. |
| present job and moves on to something better, more | | | | Know what your dues are. |
| challenging and rewarding. And when that day does | | | | Check with your employee handbook and offer terms |
| arrive and you quit your job, do it right. When you | | | | to find out what you're owed after you resign. You |
| move to a new job, it is crucial to leave your old one | | | | may be paid for unused vacation time or other |
| gracefully, for the sake of your career and your | | | | benefits. |
| colleagues. | | | | Help with the replacement hiring. |
| You may cross paths professionally with co-workers | | | | Offer to assist in finding your replacement, and be sure |
| again — and you also don't want to tarnish your | | | | to be available to train whoever that person is when |
| reputation as an honest, upright colleague. | | | | he or she joins. |
| Follow these steps to help you make a smooth and | | | | Stay in touch. |
| graceful exit: | | | | Make sure your old employer and key colleagues |
| Give plenty of notice. | | | | have your contact information; get theirs, as well, and |
| Standard notice period in most Indian firms is a | | | | use it. Stay in contact and maintain good professional |
| minimum of four weeks. However, you should consult | | | | relationships. |
| your employee handbook in case your employer | | | | Say thank you. |
| expects more warning. | | | | Send your boss and co-workers a thank-you note |
| Write a resignation letter. | | | | highlighting the positive aspects of your job. After all, |
| It's smart to draft a professional letter of resignation | | | | they have played a major part in your success. |
| that includes your final day of work. Keep it classy and | | | | Ask for a reference. |
| do not focus on any negative aspects of your job. But, | | | | If you have been graceful so far, your boss should |
| wait! Don't send it, just yet. | | | | have no problem with offering you a letter of |
| Talk to your boss. | | | | recommendation. It is best to have this in hand before |
| Arrange a meeting with your boss and let him know in | | | | you leave, as it looks great to future employers and |
| person about your decision. You should explain your | | | | your boss may not even remember you a year from |
| reason for leaving without having to justify it. After | | | | now. |
| your meeting, send that resignation letter you had | | | | By making a smooth and gracious exit from your |
| typed up. | | | | position, you will save yourself a lot of trouble in the |
| Avoid senioritis. | | | | long run. Even if you are leaving one of the worst jobs |
| Stay on top of all your assignments and projects | | | | imaginable, treat the exit process with utmost care. |
| during your final weeks on the job. Finish any | | | | Restraint and graciousness at this stage will help you |
| outstanding tasks and be sure to leave detailed | | | | reap dividends later. |
| progress reports so that the transition is easy for your | | | | |