Leaving job after 6 months

Fluxfan

Hello all,

Just wondering has anyone an opinion on this -

I am in a permanent role for just 6 months now. However a new, and better position has come up for me and I'm going to take it. I don't really like the job I have and feel life is too short not to give a different opportunity a go. How do I go about handing in my notice without burning too many bridges? I reckon there is going to be a couple of extremely annoyed people as my recruiter had a big cut when I started, and I'll be leaving in the middle of a couple of projects when a lot of other staff are on holidays etc as well.

I could be honest and tell them I dont like it, but have nodded along and said how happy I was at each monthly review (doesn't everyone do this...?).

Any ideas for damage limitation?:(

MarkR

Fluxfan wrote: »

Hello all,

Just wondering has anyone an opinion on this -

I am in a permanent role for just 6 months now. However a new, and better position has come up for me and I'm going to take it. I don't really like the job I have and feel life is too short not to give a different opportunity a go. How do I go about handing in my notice without burning too many bridges? I reckon there is going to be a couple of extremely annoyed people as my recruiter had a big cut when I started, and I'll be leaving in the middle of a couple of projects when a lot of other staff are on holidays etc as well.

I could be honest and tell them I dont like it, but have nodded along and said how happy I was at each monthly review (doesn't everyone do this...?).

Any ideas for damage limitation?:(

Just tell them the truth, an opportunity came up that you don't want to miss.

Are you giving your current employers much in the way of notice?

Fluxfan

Yep I will be giving one month. Thanks yes I suppose its best to just keep it simple like that and not go into overdrive on excuses?

messrs

exactly, keep it plain and simple, tell them a good opportunity has come your way and you don't want to miss out on it. 1 months notice is plenty if your still within your 6 month probation anyway

Sadderday

you can't please everybody!

They might be angry with you but that won't matter once your outta there.

Don't pass up an oportunity to keep people happy. If they were that invested in you, its there own fault. Anyone that is required to take on numerous projects and cover annual leave is a liability to the company as they could leave or become ill at any time... so they will have to think of a plan b and they might learn something from it.

I think if the company has any level headed staff they will understand the personal choice to move on. Doesn't matter if they do or don't anyway.

It's your life so choose where you want to be. To be as accommodating as you can - give as much notice as possible and I would probably refrain from saying you didnt like the job... just that you were offered an opportunity that you feel is better suited to you at this moment in time.

References are only required to state that you did infact work where you say you did and don't have to include any information on your work performance. I doubt your employer would negatively impact your future because you found a new job anyway.

Offer your thanks and praise to your employer and theres no more you can do.

Good Luck.

Fluxfan

Many thanks, will have a re-read over both of your comments right before I do the need for some added courage!!

sebbplatter

People come and go in jobs all the time.

Just hand in your notice, jack up and get onto the next and better thing asap.

In another 6 months you won't even remember being there.

fret_wimp2

Fluxfan wrote: »

How do I go about handing in my notice without burning too many bridges?

Any ideas for damage limitation?:(

An opportunity came up to further yourself, you should be chomping at the bitt to get at it!

People leave jobs every day, sit back use some logic and sense to figure out how everyone else does it.

1. Write a letter of resignation. Should be short and sweet detailing:
-date your handing in your notice.
-date of your last day.
-a line or two of thanks and appreciation for their help and support, stating you really enjoyed and benefited from working there.

2. meet with your manager. Tell them everything in the letter, dates, why your leaving and show appreciation. Give them the letter.

A reasonable manager will wish you the best.
An unreasonable one may make things a little awkward, but at the end of the day they cant stop you leaving.

If they are reasonable, yay!
If they are unreasonable, well, you cant please all the people all the time, you done your best, move on.

By being polite and appreciative, your giving yourself the best chance for an amicable parting of ways.