LEAVING A JOBCareer Ed

Why leave?

Each month, more than 1 million Americans change jobs.

Reasons for leaving: Finding new job that shows more

promise and pay Work is no longer satisfying Have been passed over for promotion Wishing to make career change Job affects health Responsibilities taken away

1st Questions to Consider…

Have you done everything you can to improve or make the most of your current situation? Have you spoken to your boss about

making changes? Have you looked into changing jobs

within your company? Are there promotional opportunities?

2nd Questions to Consider…

What will the financial impact of your decision be? Can you afford to leave the job? Will you be taking steps forward or

backward? Will you lose benefits? Could leaving affect my retirement?

3rd Questions to Consider…

Have you done everything possible to resolve conflict? Have you discussed the conflict with

supervisors? Is it possible that person will leave soon?

4th Questions to Consider…

What about your environment do you not like? Are all health and safety standards met? Have you discussed issues with your

supervisor? Could the environment be improved?

5th Questions to Consider…

What impact will leaving the job have on your career path? How will future employers view your

leaving?

6th Questions to Consider…

How will my decision affect others. Are others depending on my income? Is leaving a responsible decision?

Job Satisfaction

Since your job is a major part of you life, feeling good about it is important.

3 fast and easy ways to improve employment satisfaction:1. Maintain a good attitude2. Keep a good balance between work and

personal life3. Learn new skills to increase your value to

the company

Positive Ways to Leave a Job Do not feel bad about leaving… Leave in the correct and mature way.

How could leaving a job in a business like manner benefit you in the future?

Follow Company Policy

Usually two weeks notice is expected Your employer will most likely

appreciate an offer to help train your replacement. Could influence your reference in the

future

Resignation Letter

The purpose of a resignation letter is to inform your employer of your decision to leave. Do not let them find out through another

employee

Resignation letter requirements: Date you wish to leave Your reason for leaving (keep it positive) Thank you for skills that have been learned Appreciation of those you have work with