Any tips/lessons learned for job transitioning?

futurehendrix

I'm relatively new to the corporate workforce so I was wondering if you guys had any lessons learned as far as once you've received a job offer from another company, what your next step should be.

1. Do you let your current company know that you have an offer and try to get them to match? I've heard from friends in other industries that this is a bad move but was wondering if other people had different opinion.

2. Once you've accepted the job offer, should you let your supervisor know in-person?

3. Should you offer to perhaps complete your current projects or is that something they'll request if you want them to?

Any other tips, lessons, stories, etc.. are appreciated. I've got the inkling that I'll be leaving my job relatively soon -- next six months -- and I have a bit of anxiety regarding how my exit process will be like. I've never "quit" a job before for another job.

scaredoftests

1. Do you let your current company know that you have an offer and try to get them to match? Of course youlet tem kn. NO! Now they know you at a 'flght-risk'

2. Once you've accepted the job offer, should you let your supervisor know in-person? YES!

3. Should you offer to perhaps complete your current projects or is that something they'll request if you want them to? Give them 2 weeks notice.

cyberguypr

Why are you leaving? Is it just more money? I have never, and will never use an outside offer to gain any advantage at my current company. If I think I derserve a promotion or raise I make my case on its own merit. If I'm leaving, that's it; no turning back.

When I decide to move I type up a simple resignation later informing of my two weeks, thanking them for the opportunity, and communicating my desire to assist in the transition period blah blah blah. Whatever you do keep it short, remember it's all business and nothing is personal. If you have a bad manager expect some guilt trip or some other random garbage. Some managers/companies do take it as a personal insult when people leave. Don't fall into the "why are you leaving", "things will improve", or "tell me what we can do to retain you" tactics.

Jon_Cisco

I don't think I would accept a counter offer unless there was something really strange going on at the other place. Seriously if you pursued another job to the point of getting an offer then you probably wanted to leave your current position.

No boss should be mad at you for pursuing career goals.

futurehendrix

scaredoftests wrote: »

1. Do you let your current company know that you have an offer and try to get them to match? Of course youlet tem kn. NO! Now they know you at a 'flght-risk'

2. Once you've accepted the job offer, should you let your supervisor know in-person? YES!

3. Should you offer to perhaps complete your current projects or is that something they'll request if you want them to? Give them 2 weeks notice.

Sounds good. Thanks. For #2, do you talk to them in-person and then submit the two weeks notice?

I feel like two weeks is actually a pretty quick turn around so I was wondering if within the industry, more time was expected since we're often dealing with time/information sensitive projects.

futurehendrix

cyberguypr wrote: »

Why are you leaving? Is it just more money? I have never, and will never use an outside offer to gain any advantage at my current company. If I think I derserve a promotion or raise I make my case on its own merit. If I'm leaving, that's it; no turning back.

When I decide to move I type up a simple resignation later informing of my two weeks, thanking them for the opportunity, and communicating my desire to assist in the transition period blah blah blah. Whatever you do keep it short, remember it's all business and nothing is personal. If you have a bad manager expect some guilt trip or some other random garbage. Some managers/companies do take it as a personal insult when people leave. Don't fall into the "why are you leaving", "things will improve", or "tell me what we can do to retain you" tactics.

I love my job, I just feel underpaid. I don't know my true value so I'm going to start applying soon to other jobs to test the market but if I'm blown away by an offer, I could potentially leave. I'm not in a hurry to leave.

I have a good relationship with my boss and it's why I'm a little bit anxious about leaving.

futurehendrix

Jon_Cisco wrote: »

I don't think I would accept a counter offer unless there was something really strange going on at the other place. Seriously if you pursued another job to the point of getting an offer then you probably wanted to leave your current position.

No boss should be mad at you for pursuing career goals.

Thanks for the feedback Jon.

scaredoftests

Don't burn any bridges...

MeanDrunkR2D2

To address your questions it will obviously depend. Normally for #1 I would never entertain a counter from a current employer unless I had strong ties to the management/owners that I know that accepting the counter wouldn't backfire on me where they replace me in 6 months as they would see me as not loyal.
For #2, absolutely talk to them in person. I try to set my start date at least 3 weeks in advance so that they have a week to finalize my background check before I put in my notice. I know there is nothing in there that would hurt my chances, but I still like to play it safe. After you have your conversation with your boss, he will give you the next steps for submitting a written resignation letter. If the company is known to do this, it could also mean that they will walk you right out of the building the moment you put in your notice. I've known some companies/managers who will do this so people would put in their notice on their last planned day of work before they start their new job and at least make sure they get full paychecks for that time period.

#3, not necessarily complete them, but I would at the least document the things that are important for your future replacement/rest of the team know about your tasks so that they have all the information that they may need and to create a positive view of you when you depart. That is more for your future career where they may have a higher level role you want to work at and they will remember the type of employee you were and will bump you up to the top of the list.

Just remember that no matter what job you work at, document everything and automate whatever you can. Work hard and keep on growing.

futurehendrix

Thanks for the advice.

I think I just need to better understand that it's business, not personal and to not overthink it. I'm sure they'll understand if and when the time comes.