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What to say when resigning
I finally found a new job that I am really excited about. Now how do I resign from the current one.
A little back story, I have been here over 10 years and it has been interesting. I have two bosses, they say they are equal but it isn't really so. One is the owner of the company and the other is the partner. They always do everything together for reviews and other such company things. I'm always told the partner is the equal boss, but really it isn't that way.
Anyway, the main owner/boss is out of town for the rest of this week and next. Our office is very small, under 10 employees. It will not go over well if I resign to the partner, and not wait till the owner is back, but at the same time, that extends the amount of time I am here if I am giving two weeks notice. Would you wait for the owner? It doesn't help that he makes me very nervous and I'm already nervous about leaving.
They have been really good to me here, but it is time for a change. Also, do I have to say that I am leaving for something else? That will make it even worse. It is just hard to explain the dynamics here, they are different for sure.
Re: What to say when resigning
When do you have to start the new job?
Will the main owner/boss be upset with you if you resign to the partner? Or, will the rest of the co-workers be upset?
Either way, it doesn't really matter...you need to be professional (give 2 weeks at least) but ultimately do what you need to do to prepare yourself for the next step in your career.
10 years is a lot of time to devote to one company. You can be honest and say that you found a new position - they will probably ask and assume you have a new job - just tell them you are grateful for the job they gave you and that you appreciate what you learned and that you will look back on this employment fondly, but that it was time to try something new.
I agree with the advice you've already been given.
10 years is a long time in today's workplace. When providing your notice to leave, it's always best not to burn bridges. If your new employer will allow you to extend your start date because you believe it's important to give your notice to the owner, then I'd do that.
This new job probably won't be the one you retire from, LOL. When you list your prior jobs on your resume in the future, this 10 year job will be listed. When the next hiring employer calls for a reference, you do NOT want them to reach the person who didn't get the 2 week notice face to face. Loyalty works both ways. While telling the owner his first day back that you are giving your notice isn't great either, you can make a point of saying you waited out of loyalty to do so. It's the adult thing to do.
When telling them you are leaving, give praise where it is due ("I loved working here, I appreciate all you've done for me", etc), and you don't have to tell them why you are leaving. If they push, simply say "This new job is somewhere I can grow professionally", and leave it at that.
Good luck with your new job!
I think it depends on how quickly you need to start the new job. If you need to give notice right away in order to work out your 2 weeks notice, I wouldn't wait for the owner to return. I think the PPs idea to get him on a conference call with the partner might be the best way to handle that. Or if you feel he would want you to talk to him first if he were there, you could call him first and then talk with the partner in person. Try to respect the chain of command as you know to be in place.
If you have built a working relationship with these people over the last 10 years, they should be understanding that you have to do what is best for you. They are going to ask some questions, so I would say just think about your response in advance and decide how much you want to share with them.
I know I have felt guilty for leaving positions before, but I try to think about it like this: I have been a good employee and given my all. If they are not happy for me to have this opportunity, we didn't have the relationship I thought we did anyway. And keep it professional either way.
Good luck with the new job!
Other than telling them the date you are leaving, you don't owe them an explanation. Getting into will just burn a bridge. Opt for the clich?s -- It's time for a change. I wanted a new opportunity. DO NOT be specific.
The mechanics are as follows:
Dear [insert boss's name]:
Kindly accept this as my letter of resignation. [Day, date] will be my last day.
I learned a great deal during my tenure here. Thank for the opportunities and the memories.
Very truly yours,
[sign your name]
Hand the boss the letter -- in an unsealed envelope. Tell the boss you are resigning. If asked, you can name your new employer. Any other questions should be answered with a variation of the above clich?s.
Under the circumstances, you resign to the partner who is there. You tell the other person in person once they return.