its time to quit my job... what to do?

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

So I thought it'd be an easy leave because my old boss knew about my grad school plans already.

But with drama in our company, people have been leaving and trickling out. The old group of people I was close with are all gone. Heck, my team is all gone except me. They all got replaced with newer engineers. So before my boss goes he tells me just to keep my plans to myself till the last minute.

I was just enjoying summer til I realized "Shit. It's August." School starts in 3 weeks. I need to tell my boss this week that I'm gonna quit. So I figure I should stroll into his office and have a chat with him first before I send some formal letter right?

Any other tips for quitting? Never done this before as this is my first job out of college. And quitting a library job doesn't count

 

[Homerboy]

Ummm you grow a pair, go in and tell him "Hey, here's my two weeks. This is why...."
And that is that.
There is no song and dance, no sugar coating needed. They may not even require or want a letter.
Leave them in a good light, professionally and with thanks.
They can and will survive without you.

 

[sjwaste]

You don't have an employment contract, right? Do whatever you think is best. Give a minimum of two weeks, but if you're on good terms with the boss, give him a little more as a professional courtesy.

In general, just write a quick letter. Use Nixon's resignation as an example. I've never submitted more than, "I will be resigning my position effective <date>. Thank you for the opportunity and I wish <X Corp> the best of luck in the future."

If you want to elaborate a little bit, do it verbally, not in writing. In this case, it's to go back to school. That's generally the best way to leave - not going to be friction on that one unless your boss is a real ass.

 

[fleshconsumed]

Some companies will fire you on the spot the moment you start talking about leaving. If you don't mind losing 3 weeks of pay, that's fine, if you do and if you have good relationship with your immediate boss, chat with him to get an idea when to hand in your resignation letter.

 

[blackdogdeek]

my letters of resignation usually say:

To Whom It May Concern:

I hereby tender my resignation. This letter serves as notice of two weeks. My final day will be #####day, [dd]/[mm]/[yy].

Sincerely,
blackdogdeek

 

[Saint Nick]

Yeah, don't sweat it. Don't apologize for quitting (why do people do this?). If you have a decent relationship with your boss, and you feel comfortable around him/her, then just tell them.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Talk to your boss, follow it up with a letter, CC your personal email.

 

[steppinthrax]

So I thought it'd be an easy leave because my old boss knew about my grad school plans already.

But with drama in our company, people have been leaving and trickling out. The old group of people I was close with are all gone. Heck, my team is all gone except me. They all got replaced with newer engineers. So before my boss goes he tells me just to keep my plans to myself till the last minute.

I was just enjoying summer til I realized "Shit. It's August." School starts in 3 weeks. I need to tell my boss this week that I'm gonna quit. So I figure I should stroll into his office and have a chat with him first before I send some formal letter right?

Any other tips for quitting? Never done this before as this is my first job out of college. And quitting a library job doesn't count

You have the easiest situation ever. Your boss is probably thinking you will leave eventually. His/her boss probably thinks the same and it sounds like the company is turning to shit. It would be perfectly understandable to quit. I would draft up a resignation letter, indicating your leaving, giving at least two weeks, thanking them for opportunity and offer assistance to cross-train. If asked why I would say you found better opportunity elsewhere. I think everybody will understand....

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Yeah. My old boss I was close with. We talked a lot so he clearly knew all about my plans and he wrote a few recommendations for me for grad school. But my current boss (he's the VP)? No. He and my former boss didn't get along to begin with and so naturally while I'm a nice guy and easy to work with I'm not super close or anything. It's strictly professional. We don't chit chat very much and so yeah it feels a little different telling him this.

Some companies will fire you on the spot the moment you start talking about leaving. If you don't mind losing 3 weeks of pay, that's fine, if you do and if you have good relationship with your immediate boss, chat with him to get an idea when to hand in your resignation letter.

im thinking some of the new guys need a bit of training with the stuff i've been exposed to. since ive been here long enough they released enough proprietary information to me but i've always been told to keep my mouth shut around the new engineers. im trying to be realistic but i think they'll keep around for 2 weeks... of course ill be prepared that i get walked out right then, but my boss and my coworker stayed for their 2 weeks too as did many, so I'm not TOO worried.

 

[soulcougher73]

Just tell them you refuse to pay taxes for medicare and walk out Sorry had to LOL

 

[RedCOMET]

Talk to your boss, follow it up with a letter, CC your personal email.

That's what I did and I made sure they had my most current phone number. Any work materials that I still had in my possession where either Fed Ex-ed to the office or dropped off in person.

 

[PricklyPete]

Every job I've left, I wrote a short simple letter explicitly stating my resignation and I had delivered it to my boss. I've always been on good terms with my bosses and usually have a discussion immediately following. Since you are leaving for school, letting them down will be even easier.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Just tell them you refuse to pay taxes for medicare and walk out Sorry had to LOL

LOL. Do you follow me on P&N or something? Someone must've caught my hate for Medicare and SS