Putting thought on how to quit your job is critical to your professional reputation. After you have resigned from your current job, you need to avoid the temptation of bolting out the door. You don’t want to burn bridges, so with a little planning, you can leave your job in good standing. In fact, your last two weeks on your job are critical to a smooth transition from old to new.
How to Quit Your Job Smoothly?
Melanie Pinola at LifeHacker.com in “Your Last Two Weeks: How to Leave Your Job Gracefully” discusses ways that you can phase out of your current job.
Your Last Two Weeks: How to Leave Your Job Gracefully
It’s the final stretch: You’ve quit your job, and now all that stands between you and a different life are those two weeks of notice. Use this time to tie up loose ends and take care of the little details that will make it easier to leave your old job behind and focus on your new one. That’s why it’s customary (but not always necessary) to give two weeks’ notice when quitting, so your employer has ample time to find your replacement. Read more…
Here’s a run-through of Melanie’s advice.
- Make the transition as easy as possible for your boss and co-workers
- Complete important projects
- Clean up your computer and ask for files you might need
- Clean out your desk and talk to HR
- Don’t feel guilty
You can make a checklist out of Melanie’s tips. A checklist will ensure that you won’t forget any details. Many experts suggest that you take one or two weeks off before your start a new job. You may need to decompress and mentally prepare for your next career move.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. – Maria Robinson[/social_quote]
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