help?

[omnia_mutantur]

Internet at large, I need advice.

The first kind is that I need someone local to go to Lenscrafters with me this weekend (or not local, but that seems a little less likely). I will forever grateful and will cook/bake you something yummy as thanks.

The second kind is that I need to figure out how to give notice in a professional way (without vomiting from the sensation of having disappointed my bosses). How does one give notice?

Comments

[garboy.livejournal.com]

Gargirl and I are actually heading down towards Lenscrafters this weekend. We could certainly give you a lift.

As far as disappointing the boss goes... not really sure. I always enjoyed giving notice. Just remember that it is just a job. you give them time and effort in exchange for cash. there is nothing beyond that. why show loyalty to an employer when employers are so unwilling to show loyalty to workers?

perhaps I'm just jaded and cynical.

[omnia-mutantur.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, I misspoke. What I need is not a ride, but an opinion once I get there. Being unable to see when I take my glasses off makes frame-choosing a difficulty.

[oya-yansa.livejournal.com]

Giving notice... hmmm. I've done that both in jobs I was thrilled to leave, and to two of my favorite people in the world, and it makes me want to vomit either way. The only way to do it - as with negotiating salary and such in a new job - is to be briefly, totally selfish. Just lay out the facts: you're leaving on such-and-such a date, they can expect a formal letter from you tomorrow but you wanted to give them the verbal heads-up, you will work as hard as you can in your remaining time to ease a transition; and if they ask why, say that it is simply time for you to move on. Try to keep it simple and emphasize that your decision has been made.

How much notice given does your work require? If you can provide more - say, give them a month's heads-up when you're only required to give two weeks - that gives everyone more time to prepare and search for a replacement, and allows you to leave on a much less panicky/resentful note for everyone.

[athene.livejournal.com]

I believe that kiten works at a lenscrafters or something like that down in Enfield.

Giving notice is not easy. I always feel guilty afterwards. I would say that the best thing to do would be to write a letter to your boss and the head of HR. Maybe write it at home and have Light look over it for you. I know that giving my notice was one of the hardest things I had to do when I left MA. You really feel like you're letting people down. On the other hand, I really liked my job...

[plumerai.livejournal.com]

If you have a good relationship with your bosses, the "exciting opportunity" approach can soften the blow. They'll be sad to see you go but who wants to rain on someone's parade? Mixing "I'm sorry to be leaving here" with "but I can't pass up this opportunity" (even if the "opportunity" is taking some time off to figure shit out) is delicate but soothes feelings (theirs).

[grinninfoole.livejournal.com]

Write a short letter. Tell them that you are resigning your position, effective on whatever date you have chosen, because you are moving away. Offer to help train your replacement once they have selected him or her. Give it to them as soon as you know the date. Use simple, direct sentences. Sign it "best wishes".


So, do you have a timetable for moving?

[omnia-mutantur.livejournal.com]

No time table yet. No job offer, no house on the market, just worlds and worlds of Enough Already with work.

[stale.livejournal.com]

I haven't read what everyone else has written but I think giving written notice is the way to go. It's more settled and less likely that they'll try to talk you out of it.

It may seem lame, but you can google an example letter; i think howto.whatever has them and I am also relatively certain that Word has a template online. I wouldn't use it verbatim but it's a place to start.

[fuschia.livejournal.com]

Hey! I just got back in from Michigan...could do Lenscrafters on Monday eve if you'd like! *hugs*

[omnia-mutantur.livejournal.com]

welcome back. Monday eve would be awesome. (yay!)

[kirstene.livejournal.com]

If you choose to give written notice, just make sure you mail it, or hand it to the person. One person at my job left a little envelope in a crowded cubby on my boss' desk, without a word to anyone. After she had been out sick for a few days longer than we expected, and we had not heard any follow-up from her, I called to see how she was doing, only to hear from a family member that she had another job! And then the boss found the letter.

Not fun for any of us left behind. I have always given notice in person. It's a decision you make without regard to the company -- there's no reason to feel you're letting them down. It's about you, your family, and your needs. That's something a boss of mine told me.

I'd go for the written notice

[jordanhay.livejournal.com]

I've managed folks for years and have hence had people give me notice. If you really enjoy your boss, she'll know that and won't take it personally. Most folks who've given me notice have had a written letter that they give me. There's something about having that letter that makes the whole thing seem more final. Your boss will probably try to convince you to stay, but if you are really making a change that is good for you, the effort will be half-hearted. Good luck Kim.

-jordan