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

Profile: MakikiSummer
MakikiSummer on Sep 10, 2016
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As a business owner myself, I would prefer my employees to tell me up front as to why they are leaving. Your boss is not your friend and you don't have to worry about hurting his feelings. If you have a legitimate reason for leaving, then just say it. This way there will be no misunderstandings down the road and it also lets your boss know if there is something that needs improving. Sometimes they may ask you to stay with a better incentive if you give a honest reason.
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Profile: JD821
JD821 on Sep 15, 2016
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Thank them for their opportunity and you appreciate them, but you are moving on to bigger and better things.
Profile: Imguraffe94
Imguraffe94 on Sep 29, 2016
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From my own experience, the best way is to come right out with it. Tell them how they have helped you grow as you have worked for them but that you now have a better opportunity to go forward with your life.
Profile: Vale46
Vale46 on Oct 6, 2016
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Explain the reason to your boss. Emphasize the good things that you learned from that job and tell him/her that you appreciate them.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 12, 2016
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Give them a two week notice and tell them the reason that you are leaving don't lie to your boss just be open with Him/Her.
Profile: Zoelee
Zoelee on Oct 29, 2016
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Tell him that you have found a position that is better suited to you, and thank him for the past opportunities the career there has given you.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 10, 2016
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Ask for a proper sit down meet, face to face. Begin on a warm, but moderate tone. Get to the point, but don't be too quick. Once done, get any relevant information needed, as well as paper work taken care of, and you may proceed.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 11, 2016
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It is courteous to give your boss two weeks notice that you are leaving a job. Write them a letter thanking them for employing you and state in that letter the date of your last working day. You can tell them when you give them the letter "This is my two weeks notice". Sometimes bosses will tell you that you don't need to finish out the two weeks and you can go ahead and quit that day or just not come back for your next shift.
Profile: uniquecreature41
uniquecreature41 on Nov 18, 2016
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Take the professional approach. This isn't about you or them personally, it's about your career and your opportunities elsewhere. Thank them for the chance to work in their department, even if you hated them to their bones and back! Don't get drawn into anything unprofessional and don't get emotional, this is about work and you'll no doubt be having that discussion in a place of work so act accordingly. But likewise, don't let them draw you into anything negative. Walk out on your last day with your head high, if you're leaving because of your boss then it won't be the only time someone's walked away from them!
Profile: RollingOcean10
RollingOcean10 on Nov 20, 2016
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There comes a time in everyone's career where they have to take the next step and leave their job. When talking to your boss tell them how much you appreciated their kindness, how much the job has helped you to grow as a person, and that it was an essential building block for when you go to your next job. A boss should always understand that not everyone will stay at one job forever.
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