How did you quit your last job? (job interviews, employer, health insurance)

[annabanana123]

Called a meeting with my boss and told her I was leaving. I loved my old job and it was strictly a strategical career move. She not only understood but wished me well and told me she was proud of me. I gave a month's notice and kept working hard during that. They told me if I ever want to come back they'll find a position for me.

I left to go into the public sector which oddly both paid better and had better benefits plus they'll pay for further education. It was a no brainer and my boss said I'd be an idiot not to go. We're still friends and hang out and keep in touch.

[animalcrazy]

I quit with a friendly face to face with my new manager. Then I sent her an email to formalize it. I still talk to her on Facebook. There was no need for hostility or drama.

[Mr Bruce]

2:45 pm, composed the following email:

As of 3p today I resign from [role]. Thank you for the opportunity.

They are all in jail (last I heard anyway) for SEC fraud.

[Girl]

The last time I quit a job I did a formal letter of resignation that I emailed to my boss (he was traveling at the time) on a Friday afternoon. I gave 2 weeks notice. I quit because we were relocating out of state, and told him as much in the letter, thanking him for the opportunity to work with him and that I hoped to use him as a reference during my job hunt in my new area.

[dohmixer]

I had a week to go until official retirement and was having a bad day. I just stopped working, went to my locker cleaned it out and told a friend my locker was available. Hit the time clock walked out the door and have never been back. It sure felt good to stick it to the company I was at for 25 years.

[CGab]

Originally Posted by fishbrains

Called my boss, who worked in a different state and let him know that I was resigning, and that he would see a wriitten letter of resignation via email within an hour. I gave two weeks notice.

Sent the resignation letter to him and CC'd HR.

The next day he showed up as the office opened, took my keys, told me my computer access had been shut down, let me know that I would be getting the two weeks of pay for the notice I gave, and sent me on my way. It wasn't particularly hostile, but it wasn't very friendly either. Just soulless business.

A lot of businesses will do this especially if they think your new job will be a conflict of interest.

[Nov3]

Formally handed it to HR. They then sent a copy to my Dept mngr.

I,a few days later,conversed with the dpt mngr confirming she recd the notice. After that it was ten days of digs and contrived limitations imposed.
I recall leaving with a refreshing smile..
I seriously am starting to carry the...I'll give them the same amount of notice they give when terminating the employment. Ten mins and save a tree

[Nlambert]

I do a couple of things.


1. Write a formal letter of resignation two weeks in advance.
2. Hand deliver the resignation to my manager, followed up by the email copy to him and the HR department.
3. I spend the next two weeks ensuring all of my work is complete and provide enough written instructions for my replacement to perform my job without too much hassle.
4. I walk around and speak to each person on my team, shake their hands, and wish them the best.




I almost always leave on good terms because you never know when you need that bridge again.

[lubby]

When I was let go from an office job I wasn't allowed to say goodbye to my employees. I just went to my desk, took what was mine and left. In fact the office manager stood over me while I was cleaning out my desk to make sure I did not take anything that wasn't mine. Why would I want a stapler or roll of scotch tape LOL. The reason was financial difficulties within the company. After I left that day 2 more were let go the next day.

[MKB0925]

I scheduled a meeting with my manager and told him I had an opportunity that I could not pass up. Also had a resignation letter in hand in case they needed it.


Then I told my colleagues about it.