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Leaving a job on good terms

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  • 11-11-2011 7:01pm
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    Uncle_moe
    Registered Users Posts: 768 ✭✭✭


    I started a job recently but realise that it's really not for me and I also got offered an internship far more suited to me. How do I tell my current employers I dont think it's working out without them getting annoyed at me leaving so soon. I don't want to say I got a better offer because that will surely cause a problem.
    It isn't just because I got another offer, I just really don't like the current job or employer and need to get away but would prefer an amicable parting of ways.


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    Eoin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 21,238 CMod ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Don't worry too much about it. These things happen.

    Thank them very much for the opportunity, and say things like: you appreciate the effort they made and you enjoyed working there (even if it's not true). Say - like you did above - that the internship is a better match for you, and it provides a career path which you are most interested in.


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    Uncle_moe
    Registered Users Posts: 768 ✭✭✭Uncle_moe


    thanks for the response. Apologies for the late reply too, been busy with the job and still haven't left yet. Needed the reassurance about what I was doing more than anything. Thanks again


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