ALT-2 How to Tie up Loose Ends before you Resign

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People who are considering resigning from their position must anticipate the loose ends and the need to ensure they are tied up before submitting that letter of resignation.

First, make sure that you have a new job to go to before you resign. This is of ultimate importance for more than one reason. Having the security of a position awaiting you will make it easier to resign, and perhaps more importantly it will help you to remain resolved in your decision to leave should your manager or boss ask you to stay by offering you a raise or better benefits.

The next step is to ensure you have arranged for alternate health care insurance. In today's business world it is becoming increasingly more rare for you to have coverage before a three to six month waiting period has been served. Arranging the new temporary coverage will serve you well from two perspectives. First, the knowledge that you are being proactive helps to further strengthen your resolve. Second having insurance in place will make you feel more comfortable about the move you are making to the new position.

Begin to record important work processes so that you can present your employer with a guide to doing your job. Some people may think that this is not necessary, but consider this, should you ever need another job this soon to be former employer will remember that you treated their needs with respect and forethought.

Start to take personal belongs home a little at a time. This helps to make the final days, after you give your notice, a little easier for you. In addition this strategy will help you to not tip your hand before you are ready to resign.

Be courteous in the manner in which you break the news to your employer. Remember that depending on the type of job you are currently filling, they may not allow you to remain in the position after you give notice. This is more often the case when you work with highly sensitive or confidential materials.

Once you have given notice you will need to tie up loose ends with any projects you have on the go. It will be important for you to have meetings with internal and external clients to ensure they are not left 'high and dry'.

It is also important to remember to say goodbye to those individuals who have been helpful to you in the past. Ask if they would like to stay in touch before taking their phone numbers or email addresses with you.

The final loose end is to ask your employer for future references. This is especially important if you are resigning to relocate with a spouse and do not already have a job lined up.

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