How do I tell my current employer that I am leaving for another job?
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How do I tell my current employer that I am leaving for another job?
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I have worked for an attorney for 3 years. Problem is, I haven't received a raise since 90 days after I was hired. I have gained health insurance (which I pay half), one week of paid sick days, and paid government holidays. It is just her (the attorney) and I in the office. I do EVERYTHING and have gained many new resposibilities over the years. I am tired of feeling under appreciated, under paid, and being alone in the office all day. Also need a retirement plan. I have been searching for new jobs and have been made a great offer. Only thing is, she has become a friend over the years. I know that she is going to freak out when I give her my two weeks. Any suggestions??
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Gem
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Business is business
And your job is your business.
Write up a great letter giving 2 weeks notice and thanking her for everything that you have learned and the opportunity.
Be sure to kiss her butt big time in the letter and tell her how much you regret having to say goodbye, but that you have a great opportunity that she cannot match.
Be prepared, she will probably counter offer as you are putting her in a tough spot (short term). But here is your reality check. If her business tanked tomorrow, would she keep paying you? I doubt it, she would lay you off so she could keep the doors open, that is reality.
Also, I would (verbally) offer to come in nights for a couple weeks to help her if needed. I have had to do that in many small businesses that I have left.
Realize that this is your life, your future and your security, not HERS. Crap happens and your boss/friend will just have to deal with it.
Good luck with both the quitting and the new job. |
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DrIG
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Thank your boss (friend) for all the experience that you have gained working for her.
Tell her that you know due to both her professionalism and personal friendship that you know that she would not want you to be held back in career advancement for a job in a larger company that by its very nature could and has offered you things that her office could not replicate.
Volunteer to train your replacement and that you will be available to answer questions even when you are no longer in her employ. |
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dkarlsenyh
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Microsoft word has templates to draft a resignation letter. It's sad that so many employers take their employees for granted, and foolishly think that they are going to be content to work year in and year out for the same exact pay with no improvement in compensation. It's one thing if a person is already pulling down a huge salary and fabulous benefits, but this is not the case here.
Congratulations! And by the way - I agree that she has been using you. It would be absurd for anyone to suggest that she "didn't know you wanted a raise". Everyone wants a periodic raise at least annually! |
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lesterl0ng
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tell her I wish to inform you that with the generous raise you gave me after my first 90 days I was able to buy a pen, a paper and enough ink to draft this letter…I quit. |
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redvelvetflames4ever
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There is no good way to give bad news especially to an employer who has become a friend over the years. Best case scenario is after you submit your resignation she may ask how much more your new place of employment is paying and decide to match the offer or increase the offer. I am sure she will understand you too have to put food on the table and have personal financial responsibilities you need to take care of. If she doesn't understand this need obviously there was no friendship as you believe. |
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StephenWeinstein
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a. You could give more than two weeks.
b. It is somewhat like breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend or firing an employee. Try to do it gently, but recognize that you cannot prevent the person from being angry.
c. Before you tell her, think very hard about whether you would be willing to stay if she offers you a raise and a retirement plan. If you are willing to stay if you receive those things, then you can offer to stay if she will provide them. The worst thing that she can do is to fire you, and that will not hurt you, because you are leaving anyway. |
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chels
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just tell them that you are leaving them because you found a job that caters to your financial needs more then they do. give them your two weeks...don't just quit on them |
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TM
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Give her a resignation letter in writing. If she's your real friend, she will be happy for you. She is abusing you, not your true friend. |
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Master Richard
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start singing "Take this job and shove it"....
If she's truly your friend, she should not condemn you for improving your life....try to explain it to her like that.
Tell that as much as you like her, and appreciate her employing you, and her being a good friend, you've got an offer that would improve your lifestyle |
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