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Experts Share How to Quit Your Job With Grace

Quitting your job can be an intense cycle of emotions ... A lot of people daydream about quitting their job like a movie character. They want to tap-dance on their desk and throw papers all over the place on the way out, as if they won the lottery or something. While sometimes others feel some sort of dread or guilt to be leaving a company they worked at for ages.

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“While I’ve never seen the former situation play out in real life, I have seen people quit in some pretty undignified ways,” says Jon Hill, CEO and Chairman at The Energists. “Throughout my career, I’ve seen people walk out of the office mid-day, I’ve heard about people calling the office in the morning and quitting on the spot, and I even knew someone who just ghosted the company without ever calling or anything …”

While it can be tempting to blow off your job on your way to greener pastures, it’s never the best option, even if you absolutely hated your boss. It’s a small world, especially if you work in a specific industry, and your professional reputation is something you can’t get back. That’s why we’ve put together a list of suggestions from CEOs and HR professionals. Here, they’ll explain exactly how to quit your job with grace so you can totally get that reference letter and open door olive branch.

Give At Least Two Weeks

“The problem with quitting on short notice is that it severs your relationship with the people in that office,” says Hill. “Your manager will never provide a reference, even if you did good work for the company. The relationships you built at that company are useless now, because it’s unlikely that anyone is going to vouch for you.”

“There’s nothing wrong with quitting your job,” Hill adds. “Your bosses are business people, and they understand that you have to do what’s best for your career. But you should make sure to give them ample time to find a replacement.”

Depending on your career, that could be anywhere from two weeks to a few months. “I know that doctors are often contractually obligated to give at least a six-month notice before leaving,” says Hill.

Be Polite, Always

Hill also urges you not to disrespect anyone on your way out. “Be as cordial as possible, even if you’re leaving on less-than-great terms. Your relationships are valuable resources, so you should do whatever you can to preserve them.”

Word spreads fast in the business world. “I’ve interviewed people who previously worked for friends of mine, only to find out that the individual had a bad reputation. I’m not going to hire someone if their former employer tells me that they quit their job in a fit of rage,” he says. “We can’t afford to have someone like that around the office. But as long as you quit in a respectful and dignified way, you should be able to maintain a good reputation in your field.”

Be As Transparent As Possible

“Don’t forget to tell your employer the real reason why you’re leaving,” says Sam Johns, Career Counselor at Resume Genius. “Turnover is normal in any company, so whatever the reason for your departure, no one will hold it against you as long as you do it courteously.”

Be Grateful

You should also take the time to thank your boss for their support over the time you’ve worked under them. “Use your resignation letter to express your gratitude for their guidance, and specify some skills and personal advancements you’ve made during your tenure there,” says Johns.

Provide An Adequate Transition

Recognize that your leaving will require a shuffling of roles and responsibilities. “Offer to help transition the person who will be replacing you, or, at a minimum, create a written transition plan if that person has not been named before you leave,” suggests Susan Peppercorn, Executive Career Consultant at ClearRock, Inc. “Offering to continue to support junior employees who you mentored when you were employed shows your leadership spirit and will attract others to you during your career.”

Don’t Gossip

Don't get involved in discussions with your previous boss, and don't gossip. “Gossip spreads like fire, and it's important to break your ties with your previous job as cleanly as possible,” says Andrew Taylor, Director of Net Lawman. “There are two specific reasons to avoid the previously mentioned behaviors. The first is that you do not need to provide any material that will cause your boss to engage in potential debate and perhaps provoke and disparage your person, and the second because no door in the world should be closed forever.”

Say It In Person

“Advise your boss in person whenever possible, even if your boss is remote or at another location – find a way to use a video conference line,” says Lisa I. Perez, President and HR Consultant at HBL Resources, Inc. “You should be honest, genuine and diplomatic regarding your reasons for leaving, and if you’ve enjoyed your time there say so, if not just leave that out.”

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