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Advice on communicating a resignation??

  • 24-11-2012 12:07am
    #1
    bowlofcherries
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I've made the decision that I want to quit my job.
    The job I'm doing is not taking me in the direction I want to go.
    I have received little or no training or support to help me succeed in the role.
    I feel like staying on will be both wasting my time and theirs.

    The only thing is how do I communicate this to my boss.
    The head office is in Ireland and I'm based abroad
    A face to face option isnt possible in the time before Christmas so I have skype or email. And even then, how is best to broach the subject?

    Any advice is welcomed!


Comments

  • #2
    amtc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,490 ✭✭✭amtc


    Just say that you have enjoyed your time with the company and their support, but you have decided that other opportunities are more suitable for you. Thank them for the valuable experience in the role and wish them continued success in the future. [none of this need be true]

    On a practical level, then list your last day of service (and if you have any holidays to take etc, or wish to be paid in lieu) Ask them to confirm this back to you.

    Then finally thank your manager for his personal qualities [again this need not be true]


  • #3
    Procrastastudy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,224 ✭✭✭Procrastastudy


    Single page, double spaced.


  • #4
    delthedriver
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭delthedriver


    Procrastastudy wrote: »
    Single page, double spaced.

    If using email, also send a hard copy of your resignation letter and keep a copy for your file

    Best of luck in your new career


  • #5
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    I'd probably do it by phone, and follow up with an email for the record.


  • #6
    Irish_Elect_Eng
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Irish_Elect_Eng


    Good Advice there..

    - Personal Telephone Call.
    - Email follow up ( Attach scanned copy of signed resignation letter for completeness)
    - Post formal resignation letter.

    Other Thoughts:

    Do you know anyone that could take over your job, if so you could recommend them and offer to train them in, as you boss is remote this could be seen as a big favor to them to ensure continuity of service and get you a lot of gratitude from the person recommended. This would prob guarantee you a great reference.

    (Even a resignation can be an opportunity in disguise)


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