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Resignation
Letters
Alls
Well That Ends Well!!
So
this is it!! End of the chapter! Time to move on! That's all wonderful,
but do not leave with a bad taste in your mouth.
There
are ways of resigning. The only one that counts is the right way.
It is imperative to conform to the "proper" resignation
etiquette to ensure continued success in personal and professional
development.
Before
you call it quits weigh the pros and cons. Answer these questions
• Do you "really"
want to leave? Are you committed to it? List down the reasons
why you want to quit?
• Have you pursued all avenues
in your organisation, which could lead to a career rise?
• Would you leave if were offered
more money or a promotion?
• Is your career stagnating
in your current organisation? How is your career going? Have you
spoken to your HR personnel regarding how you are doing?
• Have you worked out the logistics
of your new job? Have you considered factors like money, location
and career enhancement?
• What does your family think
of all this?
The
Exit Meeting
This is probably your last formal meeting with your boss or HR
manager or perhaps any other senior person in your organisation.
Work out whatever it is that you are going to say and stick to
it. Do not lose your calm; always maintain a moderate tone, even
if you get agitated. Make it clear in simple words that you are
resigning. Emphasise on the positive aspects of working in your
current organisation. After all it could be that you cross paths
later in life with your former employer. So don't encourage any
hostile feelings.
A
lot of times it comes to your boss as a shock. It's rarely that
he expects you to resign. There are possibilities that he may
get emotional or confrontational, but you don't lose your nerves
and see it as a challenge. Gulp down a few comments if you have
to. Lat but not the least, leave the meeting on a good note. Stress
on completing your task at hand and handover any incomplete work
that you may have. People always remember first and last impressions.
Written
resignation
A written resignation letter gives more control over your thoughts.
It's easier to pen down your thoughts, so use this opportunity
wisely.
Simple resignation: It includes the following information:
Name, date, person it is addressed to, notice of termination,
when it is effective from and your signature.
Leaving in good taste: Perhaps you would like to add in
a few words about how wonderful it was to work, the opportunities
you were given. Emphasise the positives.
Leaving in bad taste: As much as you are dieing to bad
mouth, do not make it worse than it already is because it does
have implications on your future. You must not say anything that
can be used against you later.
What
ever you do, do not get personal. If you do have differences in
opinion save it for later.
Offer's
open
When you are taking up a new offer, you have to address a few
issues.
• Are you being offered a higher
salary?
• Does it include relocation?
• Is it a step in your career?
• Are you sure this is what
you really want?
• Has anything changed?
• Have you addressed the issues
why you decided to quit your previous job?
• You have resigned once; will
it be easy for you to do the same if you get better offers? In
other words, what is your "loyalty" factor?
• Does your offer to accept
your new job influence your would-be employers impression about
you?
End
it on a positive note
You have a specified notice period in your employment contract,
which you must follow. Give your employers enough time to look
for a replacement. If there is no notice period stated, you must
still give 2-4 weeks time. Always complete your outstanding work
and handover those, which you have been unable to complete giving
full instructions to the concerned person. Ensure that your boss
is aware of the fact that you have been very co-operative. Take
time out to speak to all your colleagues. End it on a positive
note and stay in touch with them after you move on. Negotiate
a fair settlement foe any outstanding dues.
Networking
is the way of the world. You never know who you might need when.
It could well be you former employer. So if you choose to move
on, make sure you end it well. Your employers should miss you
when you are gone. Always end it well, last impressions count!
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