2 weeks notice

SMJ1987
SMJ1987 Posts: 368
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
I'm going to be giving mine today or tomorrow...I've never done it before (all of my other jobs have had closing dates or were seasonal) and I'm really nervous.

Any suggestions on how to handle it?

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  • digitalbill
    digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
    I'm going to be giving mine today or tomorrow...I've never done it before (all of my other jobs have had closing dates or were seasonal) and I'm really nervous.

    Any suggestions on how to handle it?
    Thank them for the opportunity to learn and for the emplyment and a BREIF description as to why you have decided to move on.
  • ElleOQuent
    ElleOQuent Posts: 429 Member
    When you hand in your letter of resignation, thank them for the employment opportunity, keep it light, positive, and offer to help with the transition. Once you've established when your last day will be, don't forget to ask for a letter of recommendation from your direct supervisor as you may need them for future employment opportunities.

    Also, remember to check on any benefits you may entitled to upon leaving -- you may want to continue your insurance coverage through COBRA , cash in on an unused vacation days, and keep or rollover your 401K plan.

    In case your employee decides to take you up on your offer immediately, make sure you clean up your computer by deleting personal files and emails before you turn in your resignation.

    Most importantly, remain cordial and diligent throughout the duration of your employment A two weeks notice does not earn you the right to mentally checkout from your job responsibilities.


    Best wishes to you.
  • nevertoolate2
    nevertoolate2 Posts: 309 Member
    Plan what you want to say and stick to it. Keep it professional and calm. Agree with the previous poster, it's definitely worth thanking them for the opportunity.

    It's generally not worth burning your bridges, you may want to go back some time in the future, out of choice or out of desperation (although hopefully not), you may need a reference and you never know when a good word from an ex-employer might help you secure your next job or opportunity. Your ex-employer may know your new employer, especially if you are staying in the same industry. They may, at some point in the future, become your boss or a colleague again!

    Keeping it smooth means you stand a better chance of keeping control of your own destiny and making your own opportunities

    Hope it goes well and good luck in your new job.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Depends on how much you like your boss....or in many people's cases...Dont.
  • tadpole242
    tadpole242 Posts: 507 Member
    I'm going to be giving mine today or tomorrow...I've never done it before (all of my other jobs have had closing dates or were seasonal) and I'm really nervous.

    Any suggestions on how to handle it?
    Download your outlook contact list from your work PC. Run CCcleaner on your work PC. Make sure all your paperwork is up to date and all accounts payable are done. Take home all your personal stuff, and clear out your desk. Then hand in your notice. You may be asked to leave there and then. It's kind of stressful trying to do the above with a boss/security guard standing over you ready to escort you out of the building.
  • SMJ1987
    SMJ1987 Posts: 368
    Update: Did it! I was nervous but I think it went well. Employer wished me the best of luck and suggested drinks after work on my last day. Relief.
  • nevertoolate2
    nevertoolate2 Posts: 309 Member
    Well done and I'm sure it went so well because you handled it well!
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