Help with resignation

I have been offered a better position and will be leaving my job soon. But I only see my boss about once every three months. We mostly keep in contact thru email. What is the best way to let him know I will be leaving the company?

Thanks in advance.

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networker050184

Give your boss a call and let him know.

the_Grinch

I agree with networker. Give him a call and then make sure you write out a letter with when your last day is then sign it.

Tom Servo

Honestly, if he works within a 2-3 hour drive, I would say to give your notice in person. If in person is not possible, phone call (or video conference if your work has that technology available).

JoJoCal19

Tom Servo wrote: »

Honestly, if he works within a 2-3 hour drive, I would say to give your notice in person. If in person is not possible, phone call (or video conference if your work has that technology available).

+1. I drove 3.5 hours to turn in my resignation last month. My boss was appreciative of the gesture and I left on really good terms.

NovaHax

I disagree with all the comments here (at least if you value/enjoy your current job).

I find its always better to approach this topic as a consideration rather than a firm decision that you've already made. And involve your boss in that decision. Usually you'll get the best outcome this way.

If you have a better offer on the table...don't be so hasty to put in your notice. Talk to your boss, and explain to him the circumstances. Tell him that you have a better offer and give him the details. Explain that you enjoy your current job, but salary/position/location (or whatever it is) is an issue for you and that you want to do what's best for yourself and your family. If you're a valued employee and have proved your worth, your boss may surprise you. They might even beat your current offer.

If they can't do anything for you...then at least you gave them the opportunity. Its kinda hard for them to hold it against you if you gave them the opportunity to keep you.

JoJoCal19

NovaHax wrote: »

I disagree with all the comments here (at least if you value/enjoy your current job).

I find its always better to approach this topic as a consideration rather than a firm decision that you've already made. And involve your boss in that decision. Usually you'll get the best outcome this way.

If you have a better offer on the table...don't be so hasty to put in your notice. Talk to your boss, and explain to him the circumstances. Tell him that you have a better offer and give him the details. Explain that you enjoy your current job, but salary/position/location (or whatever it is) is an issue for you and that you want to do what's best for yourself and your family. If you're a valued employee and have proved your worth, your boss may surprise you. They might even beat your current offer.

If they can't do anything for you...then at least you gave them the opportunity. Its kinda hard for them to hold it against you if you gave them the opportunity to keep you.

If I recall from the thread about a companies counter offer, most would disagree. You bring up that you've gone through several interviews and have another offer, let alone the fact the you've been looking and interviewing in the first place, you're dead man walking. I've found that with higher level management it's ok. But anyone below that, you'd better not look back because you won't be looked at or treated the same.

cyberguypr

I never entertain counteroffers and recommends others do the same. That rarely ends up working out. If I've accepted another job is for a reason.

puertorico1985

OP, I would not recommend you sit with your boss and try to get some sort of negotiation working. I would bet that 99% of the time, it will not play out as you want it to. I understand the concept that NovaHax brought up, but it is extremely ill-advised. The current company may hold it against you, and there is a reason that you were looking for another position (whether it is more money, better position, don't care for your boss, etc). Stick with your original plan, and figure out how to let your current employer know that you will soon be departing. I would recommend face-to-face with resignation letter in hand, and if that is not possible, I would have the letter ready, get him/her on the phone, and email it to them with your signature during or after the phone call.

iBrokeIT

Interesting stat on counter offers:

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JoJoCal19

And who knows how much of that 93% was let go, rather than deciding on their own to leave.

networker050184

I'm not a big fan of counter offers. If you have to basically force a company into giving you a raise by threatening to leave what does that tell you? What happens next time you feel like you deserve a bump in pay? Going to have to get another offer to string arm them? And that is assuming the only reason you are leaving is pay. Usually there are other factors as well that you shouldn't let a counter offer make you forget about.

Tom Servo

I agree with others not to consider counter offers. The time to discuss with your manager pay and responsibilities is BEFORE applying for other jobs. Meet with you manager, say you are being recruited for a number of interesting positions, and lay out what is necessary to keep you from even considering other positions. Once the job offer is in hand, it's a bit late for negotiation.

pramin

We had this discussion at work. Here is my opinion - Why did you go through the time and effort of an interview only to accept a counteroffer from your current employer?

BradleyHU

First, don't put in your resignation until you have a firm starting date, and know everything is set....after that, reach out to your manager via phone, or video chat, since it sounds like ya'll don't work in the same location...

and yeah, don't accept any counter-offers if they give you one. Also,

N2IT

@ iBrokeIT That was on LinkedIn this morning.

N2IT

I think counteroffers are okay if you play them correctly.

However........

Personally if you are looking to leave you are most likely leaving for other reasons than financial which in that case the counter offer doesn't really matter. Most of the time people are tired of their management or management structure and want to leave for that reason and that reason alone. I understand sometimes big offers come in and they can't be resisted, that is different and besides if it's that big the counteroffer is a waste of time anyway.

Each situation is different and should be analyzed accordingly. The OP knows their intent and with that intent determines your course of action.