Preparing to resign from your job can be very stressful indeed. Not only
will you feel anxious about going somewhere unfamiliar, but you will also have
to face your boss's reaction once you tell him or her that you are leaving the
company. If you have made up your mind about quitting your job, these are the
things you need to know about doing it with grace:
You should do it in person.
Your resignation is not something you should tell your boss through
email or just a letter. You need to ask for a meeting with your boss so you
could discuss your plans of leaving the company. This is an act of
professionalism, and it also shows that you respect your boss.
Be ready to answer your manager's question about why you are resigning.
If you know your boss to be someone who can take feedback gracefully,
then it would be good for you to be totally honest with your boss. You may talk
about the factors that have made you decide to look for another job. It could
be because of your long work hours, low salary, or lack of advancement
opportunities.
Resignation letters are for documentation purposes only.
It is rude to resign by letter only. If it's company policy to write a
resignation letter, this is for documentation only, and does not serve as your
formal resignation. When writing your resignation letter, make it short and
sweet. It should not include any of your grievances to the company.
Give at least two weeks' notice.
Typically, employees are expected to give their employers at least two
weeks' notice for their resignation. This way, your employer will have enough
time to find someone to take your place. This will also give you time to
complete all your pending tasks or projects before you are gone. Again, this
will make you respectful and professional. However, if your situation does not
allow you enough time, you had better explain it to your boss and sincerely
apologize for it.
Be ready to respond to a counteroffer.
If you are a valued member of the organization, it is likely that you
will be offered more money as a way to convince you not to leave. If you are
after getting a higher pay, you may reconsider their offer. However, if your
reason is beyond financial, you should prepare what you will tell your boss and
explain why you cannot take the offer.
When it comes to resigning from your current job to search for another workin Canada, there are many things you have to take into consideration.
Ultimately, your goal should be to keep your good relationship with your
current employer and your coworkers as well.
