Just throwing out an idea to see your opinions...

I am planning on quiting one of my jobs of 4 years. I have a few ill feelings toward the company but do not want to show them (no big deal). I have a very professional, yet straight forward, letter of resignation typed up but do not know how to deliver it. I know once my boss gets it he will want to talk about it. I have made up my mind to leave and made other commitments so there is no question. I am not afraid to talk to him, I just want to know the professional way to give him the letter. He is at work only for about 30 mins. while I am there and then he leaves. Should I get in early and personally give it to him or just place it in his mail box at work? Again just looking for the best delivery. Thanks for the advice!!!!!!



Sorry just realized I am in the wrong forum!!!!

 

Just put it in his inbox.

Edwin

 

Tayloe08,

Just my personal opinion, but give him the professional courtesy of presenting the letter in person. Since you have made up your mind to leave, just thank him for the opportunity there and move on.

Tom

 

If it were me I would personally give it to him since you have nothing to hide.That way you can get everything out in the open and it will be done and over with.

 

I Would Hand It To Him

 

Absolutely hand it to him, shake his hand, and tell him it's been a pleasure working for him. Kill him with kindness, make him cry that you are leaving. lol

 

Hand it to him, I've seen this happen before leave on good terms and if something happens down the line you might be able to go back.

 

Thanks for all the input. I am going to hand it to him in the morning. I would love to vent when he asks why are you leaving but I don't feel it is necessary. I truly wish the best for the company and feel my departure is beneficial to me also. Well going to bed and off to work in about 4.5 hours so wish me luck!

 

good luck!

 

hehehe. i gave my two-weeks to walmart today. mine was... lets say, a little less formal than tayloe

 

I won't walk into a wal mart on my own, but if I am with someone who goes there I always torque off the management by telling the staff to sign union cards and get some representation up in there.

 

Absolutely give it to him in person. this is the most professional thing to do.

 

NO COMPLAINING! It will only make YOU look bad. Be positive, upbeat, and thankfull to your old boss.

 

Probably too late for this to do any good...

I worked for a guy a few years ago. When I came on we made a verbal that if he had to let me go he give 2wks and I assured him if I left he'd get 2 wks notice too.
Anyway, things did'nt work out and I gave him my two wks in writing, a very upbeat and professional letter, delivered in person.
Four hours later one of his toadies came by the job site and fired me.

Better have it in writing that the employer owes you that two weeks upon notice. Otherwise good luck.

Jimmy

 

Where I work, if you plan on giving 2wks notice, don't expect to be able to work for that remaining 2 weeks.. They will hustle you out ASAP and leave you outside looking in on that very day. Seen it happen too many times.
Corporate policy is not to leave departing employees on-site for any longer than it takes to process them out.

Even expecting that treatment, it's best to do it as courteous and upfront as possible, as it can come back and bite you if you do less than that.
Prospective employers do call former employers and can only ask: "Did he work here, and for how long?" and "Would you hire him again?"...(that one says a lot!)


K.