Thisarticlewas originally published on.cultby Mikaella C. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers.
There are all sorts of reasons to leave a job.
Maybe youve found a new and exciting company you want to work for.
Maybe your dream role has just opened up somewhere else.
Maybe you want to switch fields or careers.
Maybe youre leaving the country.
Maybe youre burnt out and need a break.
Maybe your current workplace is a toxic mess and you want to escape!
Whatever the reason, one thing is certain: you have to tell your boss youre quitting.
Depending on your relationship with your boss, this can feel quite intimidating or nerve-wracking.
Here are our tips for handling the breakup with your boss.
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How much notice does your company require?
Do you better submit a two week notice letter in writing?
Or is a formal conversation sufficient?
At the same time, you dont want to be robotic in your decision to leave.
A simple question like: do you have fifteen minutes to talk this morning?
In the conversation, youll want to manage a few things beyond the Im leaving!
If your company hires someone to replace you, will you be expected to train them?
Are there any projects it’s crucial that you finish up before you go?
What crucial information do you better hand over so the company continues to run smoothly after your departure?
But you never know when youll need the good opinion of your boss.
Its better to bite your tongue one last time, keep it civil and leave politely.
If your boss is irrational or unpredictable, you might be worried about how theyll react to your news.
And you might be right!
Try not to let their mood impact your decision-making or personal happiness.
At the end of the day, youre not doing anything wrong: people quit their jobs every day.
But save the emotional speeches and teary recollections for drinks after your final day.
This conversation is time for you to stay true to your own professional growth and your decision to leave.
You should be expecting this and have some idea of what your response will be.
The most important thing here is to have made up your mind completely ahead of time.
Remembering your motivation doesnt mean that nothing can change your mind.
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