How do I tell my boss I'm leaving? (nicely)?

Dear Boss, Just to let you know I have been offered a new post at (blah blah post at blah company) which I have decided to take. I have always enjoyed my job working here (this of course can be a massive lie or not...but either way it’s good to be polite) but am looking forward to a new challenge. I want to thank you for looking after me (again, this could be too kind but think of the good reference you will get) I just hope I will receive the same warm welcoming at my new job. Thanks again, Bye and thanks

Leaving a job and letting your boss know you've made your decision can be a difficult task, even if you know it's what you want and you want to leave on good terms. Good communication is super helpful for maintaining professionalism and warmth during such transitions. First, it's important to choose your time and place wisely for letting them know. You want to make sure your boss isn't busy or distracted or tending to a pressing matter when you decide to tell them. You also probably want to break the news somewhere private, so they are not "put on the spot" in front of other people. If you are leaving non-urgently and have the ability to do so, best practices recommend that you give your boss or company two weeks notice, at a minimum, so that they can arrange for a replacement to enter your position or can at least change the employee schedules until a replacement can be found to fill your position. In terms of a formal resignation letter, if you're not sure whether one is needed, you may want to ask them if they will be requiring one, and assure them that you can have one ready. If you know one is needed, you can just let them know you have prepared one (if you have) or that you will have one as soon as they need it. Another aspect to consider is that in Human Resources, it's considered best to give news of firing or leaving on a Friday, so the person has the weekend to think it over and adjust. In terms of breaking the actual news itself, after arranging for the proper environment and timing, you want to state it in a professional and considerate way. Ahead of time, plan a way of discussing it that reassures them that your decision is not personal against them or the company, that you've enjoyed your time there (if that's true) and that it has been a positive experience for you--and this can be said even if the work was not enjoyable but the position put you in a better position in life or gave you valuable experience or even just work experience. Personally, I like to use the "oreo technique" for breaking hard news. The oreo technique is when you say something positive, followed by the hard news, then follow that up with something else positive. For example- Positive: "You've always been so kind to me and I have the utmost respect for you as a boss. Working here has been great, and I'll always remember it fondly." Hard news: "But I feel my life is pulling me in another direction. I've decided to [make a career change/change my path in life/address matters at home/pursue a new opportunity/any other delicate and considerate way of saying why you won't be staying]." Positive: "The opportunities and experience I have had here will always be regarded with gratitude and a deep appreciation for the time I was given here. Thank you for everything." After that, you might want to address any questions they might have by saying "I can stay for another two weeks and help interview replacements" or "I can stay on another two weeks if you need me" or "I'm willing to stay until [a specific date/the completion of a project/the finding of a replacement/whatever your stipulation is]". You can also think of questions they might ask and practice answering them in a kind, professional, and compassionate way before breaking the news. Best of luck on your new journey!

If it was me, I would start with thanking the company for having you for those years, thanking your boss for giving you opportunity to explore your talents and let you do the jobs with freedom while having him/her as a coach who is always supportive. I would also mentioned that it has been a great year full of experience and friendship and you really appreciate to receive such a warm welcome. However, as you never stop improving yourself, you would like to learn some new things (or explore the new field) about the kind of work you find interesting. Unfortunately, this company cannot provide what you are looking for. You would like to grow in your career as far as possible and hope to receive support and good wish from your boss and hopefully to maintain this friendship for as long as possible. Hope it helps.

Personally, I have used an approach in which I have asked my boss to set some time aside (on their schedule) in which they would be able to speak to me. At the time of the conversation, I start off by letting them know I am leaving, and then I proceed to thank them for the opportunity they have provided me with and for the experiences I have had with them. This way, I am able to be direct and avoid any potential persuasion from them to stay, and am able to let them know that I acknowledge and am appreciative of the opportunities and experiences I was able to take advantage of while working with them. I hope this helps!

Request an in-person meeting. ... Outline your reasons for quitting. ... Give at least two weeks' notice. ... Offer to facilitate position transition. ... Express gratitude. ... Provide constructive feedback. ... In person, by handing your boss a simple letter of resignation. Address the letter to your boss. First line: “I should like to resign my position with XYZ Company.” Second line: “My last day will be (date).” That’s all. Wordprocess your letter, print it on plain paper, sign it, fold it up and place it in a plain business size envelope you have addressed to your boss. Walk in your boss’ office. If s/he is in, tell him/her you are resigning and hand him/her your letter. If s/he is away, place the letter on his/her desk. It was suggested elsewhere that you copy your signed letter and keep it for your files. It would be a good idea to pack up your office before resigning - you may be told to leave and be perp-walked out the door and not be allowed to work out your notice period. Do NOT let them escort you out before you receive your final check and COBRA paperwork. Same goes for your check and paperwork if you are allowed to work out your notice period - do NOT leave before you receive both.

Hello there. Leaving a job can be difficult, I totally understand that, and we always want to leave kn good terms so that if we ever need anything we can reach out to that former employer for help or guidance, or even as a reference. What I have done at every job is set up a meeting with the manager or my superior and I have had a conversation with them on why I am leaving and I have given them a 2 week notice, and I have completed my job fully until the last day of work. As long as you communicate to your employer that you are leaving, and you do your job in full until the last day, you should be fine.

Thank them for the opportunity to allow you to grow in the work place and inform them that you will be putting in your notice to leave as you have been offered another opportunity to grow. I have grown as an individual in the work place but want to see myself grow. Take the time to appreciate what they have done for you regardless if you weren't as happy that way you leave on good terms. Give your boss enough time notice in case they have to find your replacement that way they don't feel overwhelmed in getting someone.

I recently had to do this at a company I had been with for five years. I felt a lot of guilt and worried about how they would respond. My suggestion would be to be open and honest with your boss. If you can, maybe consider giving them more than a 2 weeks notice as a sign of respect for what you have built there. Also, I'm not sure your reasoning but you should never feel bad about leaving a job. If your boss truly cares for you, they will have no issue with you leaving. Honest, open communication is always the best policy. It can feel uncomfortable but if possible, I would address this in person.

I am pretty sure this means that you are going to quit this job so the most important thing to is thank your boss for the time you were there but be truthful and let them know the reason why you are leaving. A lot of times I had to tell my boss that I had to leave because I did not like the job and I told him " Thank you for everything and you were a great boss, I currently have a personal situation so I will have to quit. The best way is to be truthful and show your compassion and thankfulness. And your boss will understand for sure!

In order to informing your boss about your resigning from the organization is to take a professional way with a pinch of personal touch. Write a nice formal email mentioning the reason you want to leave and after sending the email call/meet your boss and tell him the same thing politely so when he sees your email he doesn't feel surprised or offended. Every boss wants you to grow, either he will make a better offer or he will understand the situation. Is not, then just work as he says in your notice period and get done with it. That's how you say NO nicely