How to Quit Your Job the Smart Way

How to Quit Your Job the Smart Way How to Quit Your Job the Smart WayThere comes a time in every workers life when he/sheneeds to quit a job.Maybe its for personal reasons, maybe the best job ever has just become available, or maybe the work environment istoxic and unfairand you just HAVE TO GO.No matter what the reason, its always best to leave with dignity and integrity. So put that middle finger away, hold on to your f-bombs, and make sure you read this list on how to quit your job first.DONT ever do this when quitting your job.Do it in publicEven in an open plan office, its important to schedule a one-on-one with your supervisor somewhere private enough to have a discussion without an audience or without putting your boss in an uncomfortable position. Keep it confidential.Be afraidNobody is going to be mad at you. And if they are, then thats more a reflection on the company or the culture and, well, good riddance. You have to look out for your own professional growth. Leaving one job for aleidher doesnt have to be an insult.NegotiateUnless this was your strategy all along and you go in prepared to stay. If youvealready accepted anotlageher offer, or you are truly miserable where you are, dont even humor the counter offer. Even if the money is too good to be true. It probably is. Remember why you were leaving in the first place.Be vulgarNo expletives. No curses. No middle fingers. No door slamming. No desk-slapping. You get the idea. Stay calm and class it up.GhostJust never showing up to work again is not the way to go. Youll look like a lunatic, or worse. Make sure to actually have the conversation and follow the appropriate protocol.Backstableid about your evil boss or your arch nemesis, or the colleague who tormented you. Now is not the time. Save it for a ranting session over happy hour with your out-of-work friends.Treat it like Senior SpringSo youve given your notice. Great. Dont stop working. Youll obviously have a little less to do as your projects taper off in your transition, but dont just sit there painting your nails or playing on Facebook until your final day. Stay respectful be respected.DOGive noticeThis is by far the most important. Give sufficient notice so you wont leave anyone hanging or any colleagues under undue stress. Even if you hate themBring treatsWhy not bring something as a parting gift to your co-workers on your last day? Think a plate of cookies or brownies or order a pizza for the break room, just to show your appreciation for the people you have worked with and learned from in your time there. Its probably a good gesture even if you dont respect a single one of them.Give back your stuffGive back your company laptop and phone and security passes. Yes, even your company iPad. If youve really gotten close with your stapler well, well look the other way.Be honestWith your boss and in your exit interview. Who knows, something constructive could come out of it, for one or both of you.Consider the counter offe rBut, as above, only if you are prepared to stay and wouldnt be totally miserable. Youre allowed to take a day to think it over.Do it in personNot over the phone. Not over email. NOT OVER TEXT. You owe your boss, even an awful one, this courtesy.If you stick to these parameters, you can leave your job without humiliating yourself or anyone else, and with preserving your integrity and respect-worthiness. You never know when youll run into these people again. Keep em sweet on your way out the doorReady to write the next chapter of your career? Hire a TopResume writer todayNote This article originally appeared inTheJobNetworkRelated Articles