Blog 35: How to Resign from a Job

 Happy Friday Readers! 

Today I want to talk about the best habits to have when you're going to resign from your job. Resigning may seem like a negative step, but for many people, it can be a new beginning. People leave their jobs for many reasons, such as family, change in career, or even things like mental health. It's important however to understand the best ways to leave your current job, so you can easily ask for a reference for looking for any future jobs. Below are the tips I want to give so you can leave your current job respectfully and maintain good relationships with your former employers and coworkers. 

1. Talk to your superior before penning your resignation letter 

The best way to leave your job is to not shock your boss, or leave a gaping hole behind, but to be respectful of the company that has employed you, and give them enough time to find someone else to fill your position. This starts with speaking to your employer, telling them about your thoughts and motivations to leave. Often, they might try to help you stay, even offering some benefits. After speaking to your employer, you can then pen your resignation letter to make it official. 

2. When writing your resignation letter, give a specific time you'll be leaving

People often just write something simple such as: "I quit" for their resignation letter. Instead, make your letter personal. Talk about why you're leaving and what this job has meant to you. Make sure to post when specifically you'll be leaving, and make sure to give your job enough room for them to find someone to replace you.

3. Make sure to sort out and finish any projects you may have 

It's important to not leave your previous company in the lurch when you resign, so make sure you get all your current projects sorted out, whether you finish them, or delegate them to other people. It shows consideration for your current company. 

4. Keep up good relations after you leave 

Make sure to leave in a respectful way, so that you can continue checking in and keeping up a good relationship with your previous employers so that they can easily write you a future reference, should you need it. 

Leaving a job can be stressful, especially if you've made strong relationships with your boss and coworkers. These tips will help you to make the transition between jobs smoother and easier, saving you time and stress. Reach out on my social media or website with any questions you may have. 

Until next time, 

Katie