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How to leave current job on the best terms?
So, I accepted that job offer. I realized that all of the pros of the job far outweighed the cons. DH and I can make it a habit to be better with our budgeting in order for me to be happier.
My Boss wasn't exactly thrilled with my two week notice. She said she would have preferred a four week notice. She has posted my position and is 'actively recruiting.' I feel like I'm burning bridges by not giving her what she wanted, but I gave her what is the 'norm'.
Anyone have any pointers for leaving a job? I'm trying to make sure all my loose ends are tied up and I have completed projects I have been working on, or at least get them to a good point.
I've been here for six years and this has been the only thing I've known as a FT job so I'm considering this the first time I've ever quit a job. (Not counting HS jobs)
Thanks!
Re: How to leave current job on the best terms?
I wouldn't worry too much about your boss's reaction. Some can be like that and there's nothing you can do. I've had bosses who refused to talk to me for my last 2 weeks. Once, I got a promotion and transfer to a different location and my former boss would not even acknowledge me - it was like I never existed. A few years ago, she tracked me down to ask me to lunch. Crazy!
Beyond what you're doing, you could ask your boss who she wants you to hand your projects off to. Maybe even write a memo for each project outlining what you've done and what the next steps are, deadlines, other important info, etc. That way whoever takes over can jump right in, the client/other employees of your work product won't be inconvenienced and it will be easier on your boss.
I also agree with whoever said to be available after you leave to answer questions. With my former bosses who gave me the cold shoulder, I let key co-workers know they could contact me.
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This exactly.
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Ditto. My last two jobs I got the silent treatment from a manager there (the first time it was the general manager! wtf! The second time it was after I tried taking time that was coming to me) For a long time I worried that it was something I was doing. Eventually I figured it was their immaturity b/c all the other managers were cool. You can't control how people feel about you.
My advice is make sure you have contact info for people you want to keep in touch with. That's the thing I regret after leaving my last job and moving here. I wasn't facebook freinds with many co-workers for obvious reasons, and now I miss many of them.
Congrats on the new opportunity and good luck!
Everyone is right. All I can add is that it is YOUR BOSS'S FAULT for not keeping your job updated with necessary documentation, etc. If your job is that complicated s/he should have protected the work...afterall you could have been hit by a car and out for weeks, or had a freak accident and died. Crap happens and managers have to deal with their own slackery. ;-)
The only other advice is to keep the boundaries tight. Give your personal email but do not overly engage in "being around to answer questions." You are leaving and not getting paid once you're gone. The business can figure things out and the more they have to learn your job now the better off everyone will be.
I've left many jobs. It's stressful and crappy for them while happy and exciting for you. You were smart to keep it at 2 weeks and by the second week you'll be mentally already checked out and by the last day hopefully your boss will just let you go home early.
Thanks guys! I really appreciate all the responses.
I feel confident that I am doing the right thing, I guess I just needed to hear it again. I'm sort of really excited that I'm leaving...it was said that "now that aimkins is leaving, it's the perfect time to move forward with hiring additional staff." Yikes. Stuff can already be BSC there and now she's adding more staff to the department? Eek.
I just keep plugging along at the happy thoughts and exciting things that await. I'm already starting to check out!