Resigning The Right Way

The only way you can start afresh in a new position is if you finish your current one on good terms. Approaching your resignation haphazardly will mean you leave behind bad relations and start your new job with this hanging over you. You are perfectly entitled to resign from your job, remember there’s no need to feel guilty and so approach the process calmly and professionally.

As soon as you know you are moving on arrange a meeting with your manager to inform them of the situation. Keep the conversation simple and to the point; there’s no room for settling scores or disclosing the office gossip.

Follow up this conversation with a clear-cut and professional resignation letter complying to the company’s regulations. After this letter is received and recognised the only duty left to you is to remain a productive member of the workforce and to fulfil your term of notice.

But this is the point that becomes more unpredictable. Your employer’s reaction can never be accurately gauged. You must always maintain your professionalism, not getting caught off guard and always bear in mind the reason why you are leaving your position. A counter offer may be put to you or your resignation may be over inflated or even received hostilely.

Whatever response you get maintain a level-head in all circles of colleagues. Burning bridges will get you nowhere.

Ultimately we suggest that you think through all decisions from your point of announcement to your last day at work. Take time to remember all you’ve gained from your position and remain assured of the role you’re moving on to. You want your lasting memory of that role to be positive whatever the circumstances.