8 Things to Keep in Mind When It#8217;s Time to Quit Your Job

8 Things to Keep in Mind When It8217s Time to Quit Your Job Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers Have a question youd like to ask? Leave it in the comments, and you might just see it in the next installment of Recruiter QATodays Question Sometimes, in order to advance in your career, youll need to quit a job in favor of a new one. Just because its necessary doesnt make it any less anxiety-inducing How can people quit their jobs with as little stress as possible and without burning any bridges or harming their careers?1. Tell Your anfhrer FirstKeep your resignation to yourself until after youve made it official. Nothing burns bridges faster than notlage adhering to protocol. While you may be overjoyed about your next opportunity and want to share it with your favorite coworkers, you do not want to risk it getting back to your boss or team and catching them off guard. Be patient and follow protocol. Angelina Darrisaw, C-Suite Coach 2. Be Professional and RespectfulDont say anything negative. Thank your boss for the opportunity to work for the organization and for what they have taught you. Leave on good terms and dont burn any bridges. You will likely need them as a reference down the road. You may want to keep the boss as part of your network. Stacy Pursell, The Pursell Group 3. Maintain Your Professionalism Outside of the Office, TooProfessionalism extends to your discussions with others and your social media sites. Do not badmouth the company and its management staff. Doing this simply makes you look like a disgruntled employee. It can be a small world out there. You never know where your next job opportunity may come from in the future. Professionally speaking, its a wise move to keep your motives and reasons for quitting to yourself. Heather Rothbauer-Wanish, Feather Communications 4. You Dont Need to Justify Your DecisionJust rip the Band-Aid off. Dont beat around the bush or try to find the perfect thing to say. Dont try to over-explain or give unnecessary details. Simply express that you are giving your notice and offer a brief reason why (new job, moving, launching your own business, etc.). Be respectful, thank them for the experience, and stay positive and confident. Dont feel compelled to overshare. Part of what causes anxiety is that we feel well have to explain ourselves or justify our decisions. But there is no need. Youve made the decision youve made for the reasons youve made it, and those reasons arent anyone elses business. Everyone will be okay. Focus simply on the fact that youre giving notice, how much time youre giving, and how youll work to make it a smooth transition. Putting the focus on them and the business will help take the pressure off you. Once the Band-Aid is off, everyone will feel better Rebecca Vertucci, Vertucci Career Academy 5. Preserve the RelationshipOne of the principles of theater improvisation that we use in our work is Its never about the thing. Its always about the relationship. There are lots of reasons people quit new opportunities, hating the boss, changing home or health, pay, not liking the work. There are lots. Whatever the reason for leaving your job, thats not the real topic of conversation with your supervisor when you tell them youre leaving. Thats not whats at stake. Whats at stake is the relationship. Make the conversation about them. Help them feel as good as possible about the move. Dont be fake or untruthful. Do express gratitude. Whatever else may be true about your time there, you had a paycheck and an opportunity to make a contribution. When I left a job because I couldnt stand being demeaned by my boss every day, heres what I truthfully said when I told her I was going Ive decided to move on. We both know neither one of us has been satisfied with the way things are going. I truly appreciate the opportunity to serve your customers for as long as I hav e. Theyre great. Ill miss them. Its a great product youre giving them. I know youll keep that up. I wish you the best.Relationship preserved, and I got what I needed out. Aaron Schmookler, The Yes Works 6. Strike a Power PoseFirst, relax. Life will go on for both of you. Second, before going in to give notice, power pose. Get your confidence biologically boosted by doing the Superman in a bathroom stall for 3-5 minutes. Watch Amy Cuddys TED Talk for more info. Danny Zoucha, DannyZoucha.com 7. Help the Company Wrap Up Your ProjectsOffer to be available for questions and tying up loose ends even after youve left. This doesnt mean you should volunteer to work extra hours working for a company you no longer work for, but if you can help in small ways and get things wrapped up neatly, your ex-boss will really appreciate the effort. Geoff Scott, Resume Companion8. Stay Committed to the EndGive your job 100 percent no more, no less. After announcing your resignation, avoid the temptati on to mentally check out. People will notice how you behave when you no longer have any skin in the game, and this often ends up becoming your belastunging legacy. Treat your job seriously and stay focused on delivering results all the way until the very last day. 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