ALT-2 How to Resign from your Job
If you're at the point where you need to resign from your job, it could be from one of many causes. New job, changing careers, just can't take it, need the time away, going back to school, getting married, having children, family issues, retirement, mental breakdown.. you name it. Regardless of which, it's usually best to part on the best terms possible. It never helps to burn bridges. You never know if the boss you're bidding adieu may become the make it or break it reference in a future job hunt.
If it's a resignation fueled by a lot of ill will, then it's best to go without stirring up too much of a storm. Be civil. Almost everyone has had at least one experience that ranks in this category, and the best way through it is to just go your own way with as little interaction as possible.
The most ideal way to resign from your job is rather easy to follow. Assuming you're offered an alternative source of employment, you should accept. Tell your new job that you can start in 2 weeks, and possibly sooner if your current employer lets you go. Sit down and directly tell your boss that you're giving your two weeks notice, and have your letter on hand so that he/she has it in writing. Chances are you'll be asked why you're leaving. Say what you want, but be civil. If you feel the urge, be honest about it. It always felt great to open the eyes of the blind in those less than mutual separations.
Most companies will have you finish the two weeks, and some will even have you train your replacement during your last week. Don't slack, as it puts you in the wrong mode for your next job and certainly doesn't reflect well on you if your new employer decides to check in on how you're doing. In some instances, you'll just be let go on the spot. Don't fret, now you can tell the other employer that your availability just increased by 2 weeks.
This is all assuming you have a job lined up. If you don't have a job lined up, keep in mind that it's always easier to transition to a new job when you've already got one. For some reason, people in between work have less of a chance of being hired than someone who already has employment.
