Folks, even resigning from an employer you don't enjoy working for is gut-wrenching. I wanna make sure you know what to do, how to do it, and go out with some style. Join me for this. Also, please SUB to the channel for new videos weekly and live office hours on Thursdays! --Andy
i have an upcoming final interview this month. I just resigned from my previous job in a private company but i was there for only 2 mos because i decided to focus all my energy in preparing for the interview of this government institution. Is it necessary to state in my interview that i was in a private company for only 2mos? or should i keep it for myself?
I love all of you in this thread, much needed, I've been in finance for so long and just want out. Going to resign this Friday and then take a much needed Xmas break after my notice period.
I’m planning to resign tomorrow. My boss 100% won’t see that coming. I honestly don’t like him but I am planning to keep it professional and follow your approach. Wish me luck !
@@mauricioalejandro74 good luck and keep it professional! Make sure you know what you want. Do you want to resign and leave or ask for a counteroffer. If you want to leave don’t be hesitant. In addition, don’t believe most of the promises you will receive from your boss😂
I will be putting in my 2 week notice today. I'm nervous as hell! They are great people but I got an opportunity I just can't let pass by. My issue is company loyalty, I've stayed at crap jobs just for the reason I don't want to leave my peers understaffed... but I need to focus on what is best for me.. Update: I love my new job and am thankful I made that scary step forward. I hope you all had same great experiences.
@Victor I'm in this boat right now. I dread going to my teaching job, that I just recently started late October. I feel very much like you felt. I love my boss(principal). She is the one who vouched for me since she knew how I worked in the previous school she was Dean at. There are great people and co workers, but one co worker said don't quit because we'll have to step in and pick up the slack. If that isn't telling, I don't know what is. How are you doing in your new role?? Blessings
@jazmineamani6451 best decision I made. You got to do what's best for you, the company will continue with or without you. Good luck at your new job! Hope it is awesome!
Resigned yesterday - it’s very easy folks. Kept it short & sweet. Expressed my appreciation & gratitude for helping me get my foot in the door in the industry. Told him verbatim that I was resigning effective today and was willing to stay on for another week or two to help out if he wanted and if not that’s no problem - of course he said don’t worry about. It’s very rare that they take you up on the two weeks in the sales game bc for whatever reason they think you’re going to take clients. Anyway, I’m excited for my new endeavor and now I have a little two week vacation before I start my new job!
No job offer. Just moving on with my life and starting my own e-commerce business. I was planning on speaking with my manager tomorrow but it seems like we’re gonna have a 1on1 meeting in about 15 mins and I wasn’t prepared. So here I am. Good luck to me 🤣
The best advice ever! I found myself in the same situation as you. My old company welcomed me back with open arms, and told me they were happy I came back.
Years ago my boss asked me why i was resigning? (He knew the surface reason why, everybody did). I said, in a word.. YOU. for my career to progress i have to get away from you.
@@kdlofty the next company I am going to be working for, I let them know in advance and they know how most employers are so they don’t care and I made sure not to tell my boss or her minions
The hardest part is contemplating quitting your job. It can be just as stressful as the job itself. Believe me, any company you quit we be just fine without you. You either quit or not.
Another tip : Apply the same strategy of sharing to your co-workers when you quit. I think it is fine (not obligated) to share with your "friend" co-workers in a few months later after you already settle down in the new job. But nonetheless, less sharing is always the best option.
😂😂 I’m not telling anyone anything and for those that have my number it’s “ohhh I’m taking time off to figure out next steps”, they are like sieve’s where I work.
@@andylacivita you're totally right! I do believe even when co workers can be great friend and collègue and sharing fraternity it's good not to say too much the moment you resign and told the more information after you start your new job.
Thanks so much for posting this. I will be soon 63 years old, and have been in banking for 37 years. I've had several life changing events over the past couple of years, i.e., death of parents, death of siblings, and it makes you realize what is important in life. And for me now, what is not important to me is remaining with my current employer. I've decided to resign and enjoy the rest of my life. Your video has given me inspiration to handle my resignation with class,
Love to hear it my friend. Not, of course, some of the live events you’ve endured in the past few years but that I somehow gave you a bit of insight that helped. 👊
I've watched several videos of yours and they've helped me a LOT. I'm in aerospace and went from 90k a year to 100k+ now and working 100% remote. I gotta say your videos have changed my life to the point I am accelerating my retirement.
Andrew, I had decided leave my retail corporate job two months ago and watched your videos on interviewing do's/dont's, and subscribed of course. I am proud to say that I landed an amazing job that offered me much more than what I was asking. Thank you for all of your guidance, amazing videos and mentorship. - Avalos
The only reason I watched this video is to see if I did it right. I did every one of my resignation the right way. I gave them the reason they cannot meet, I want to work closer to home (pre COVID), I want to work in a different field. Just remember once you are resigning, you have the upper hand, but don’t over play it. Just resign and move on. This is a reason they are the EX.
This is probably the greatest advice out there. I have another job lined up that starts a little under a month but I honestly like the company I work for and my coworkers/ boss (i just dont like my job role). I on the other hand want to give a 3 weeks notice because I respect my co workers and want to give enough time to have someone be brought on board and give a smooth transition. I've been dreading talking to my boss about resigning because we get along well and this feels like a break up in a sense. I'll just go straight to the point and not leave any gaps for him to make a counter offer or convince me to stay
Glad it helped! If you're looking for more on this, especially the part about your gap in time between the jobs, check out the more full and current version here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UTtm7niqqB8.html
This is great advice because if the shoe was on the other foot, your company would blow you out in two seconds. Say you're leaving in a nice way, done.
I watched this when i got a job that doubled my salary last year. Im watching this again now after getting a job offer that will double my vacation days from 2 weeks to 4 weeks and a 30% pay bump for a similar mid-level position.
I just walked in on my last day of vacation and said I can no longer work there with my back. That is true. But the mental damage and toxic environment were also major factor but didn't tell them that. Been there over 20 years.
I've worked for a small company for almost three years. I love the people because we've grown so close. However, I've reached the sealing. I've been given an offer at a bigger company with better career growth prospects. I hate the fact that I'm leaving the guys, but I need to think for myself in 20 years time when I have a family to take care of. Thanks for the vid. I know my speech now
What Andrew says is the right think and dont even give any reason why leaving, even if you want to stick it to them because you got a better position and salary. Even though is tempting to do it, dont burn bridges when you leave places, even though some managers deserve to be stick with a fork.
I think it is best to NOT tell why you are moving on. Better to be gracious and say how much you've enjoyed working there and being a part of the team. I never give a reason why because very important to never, ever burn bridges. Plus some industries are so small that everyone knows everybody so best to keep my mouth SHUT!
@@avapilsen I just repeat how much I appreciated being a part of the team and say again what I had already said. If pushed a 3rd time, I lean slightly forward and lower my voice volume a little and say, "Thank you for your time." My industry is far too small to ever say the real "why". I will be changing jobs in April. I don't have to explain or justify my choices to anyone. 😀
@@avapilsen If I could go back in time to when I was 23!!! I would tell myself, find a way to do everything the cheapest way possible and save/invest most of my money. I wasted so much on clothes, make up, hair, eating out, etc. Find a job with pension after 25 years of service like military. I envy those who get that money paid monthly for rest of their lives!
I recently resigned. Things are a bit different in my country, so the notice period is 3 months. There's nothing wrong with my current job, boss or employer, but I got an offer which was simply more exciting for me, and for once I wanted to pursue a different opportunity. I was completely upfront about why I accepted the offer, and my boss let me know that I would be welcome back if should want to. If I had been dissatisfied with my current job, I might have been a little bit less forthcoming about my reasons, but I believe you should always be honest, polite and professional. There is nothing to be gained from slamming the door, other than a tarnished reputation.
That's exactly how I feel - give the news personally over the phone or in person. Then give the formal note to said people and anyone that was a part of the hiring process.
Thank you so much for this. I’m quitting my job today. I have a really good relationship with everyone, and my new job is just a huge step up professionally for me. I want to tell them why, and the feedback to tell them things they can’t address is huge. Thank you.
Call me classless. I resigned with an email (worded it exactly how the vid says you should)but I did not give my supervisor or manager a phone call prior to the email. I hated them that much. Also they were new management after prev one retired. They also in turn did not reach out to me to talk about my departure during the final two weeks. Kinda solidified why I was resigning in the first place
Manager: "Ok, let's talk about your end of year review and compensation" Me: "I don't know how long you have allocated for this meeting, and that there is no real good way to say this. So, I'm going to just say this. "I'm giving you my two weeks notice." ... Silence on his part over the phone.
The exact same thing happened to me on my last job. Reviews and raises were supposed to happen in January. When she finally got around to it in March, I told her don't bother. I'm resigning. 🤷🏾♀️
After multiple attempts asking for a raise, finally got called in to discuss. Manager: “Let’s see, you’ve been here for 12 years and you’ve been a tremendous help to our company. We are happy to offer you a $5,000 bump up to your salary.” Me: “oh wow.. umm that’s ok, KEEP IT, I think you need it more than me. Here’s my 2 weeks notice.” Manager was silent. And i went straight home. Next 2 weeks was the silence. Last day he didn’t even show up to work to bid farewell. Wow i guest there’s not return bridge.
@@andylacivita nah two weeks notice is ridiculous. Amazing companies have belred that into the work culture. They will not give us 2 weeks notice if we're fired.
I resigning tomorrow and have mixed emotions. I love the people and the work. Reason, I'm leaving is to be closer to family. I feel terible about leaving. I have made great friends. But family is more important.
Hi Andrew, I am currently a teenager working my first job, your videos have been very helpful. I have had my current job for going on 6 months and put all my effort into my job, my employers are very good and my boss is lovely but I have too many commitments and need to finish school. This and the work schedule I received (I work everyday we are open, regularly scheduled) just make the job unattainable for me. Recently my coworkers and I received an email that we could not request time off during the month of march as my boss would be away and we’d need all hands on deck. (There are 6 of us total) Unfortunately my school commitments have me out of town during that time and I am handing in my two weeks notice this week. Thank you for the confidence and advice! I should clarify I wouldn’t be out of town the entire month obviously, just 3 days that would be out of my vacation time
I am resigning from a job and it’s a little harder due to the fact I had gotten this job through a family friend and that family friend is my bosses boss. I am using everything you had talked about and I want to keep it as professional as possible even though my relationship with my boss is very friendly and non professional. I hope he doesn’t take it the wrong way. Wish me luck!
In that case I would put emphasis in my personal growth and how important to me is that new path I am taking, if your boss is a friend or considerate enough, will understand and support you.
Andrew, the amount of free content you provide that changes lives is astounding. I have personally benefited from a lot of your free content the last few weeks and will be picking up some of your paid material to support your work. On timeframe, I find myself with a compelling job offer and I just started a week of vacation. My new employer is fine with starting in 3 weeks instead of 2. Do I resign while on vacation and offer 3, or wait to tell them until I'm back and only offer 2? EDIT: just found this answered in another post. 10 working days is the respectful approach and that's what I'm staying in my resignation letter.
Actually just heard back this evening after my counter. They came close to my request and I am excited about working for the company so I agreed and start in a few weeks. Appreciate your wisdom in this great content. I've been raving to friends and colleagues about you. You are so underrated I don't know how that sub count isn't 3-4 times higher.
@@micahthedutch Micah!! Yeah baby!! Huge congratulations 🎈🎉🎊🍾 to you. I’m so happy to be able to support you a little on your journey. Yes, please share me with your friends! 👊👊👊
You DO NOT need to give 2 weeks notice. I wish people would stop this. They won't give you 2 weeks notice when you are fired. Try this when you're fired: demand 2 weeks notice from the firing period.
From what I’ve always been told, it’s best to check your contract for this, most standard contracts will state that you must give 2 weeks notice if quitting But the idea is that if they fire you, than they already have the plans set to replace you, so they don’t need 2 weeks. It’s not about being nice to the employee, it’s about the company You can ask for 2 weeks but they aren’t obligated to give it to you
Here's what I'm going to say if they ask why I'm leaving or going into that role: "Well, after learning more and more about the role, I realized this is an opportunity that I see myself enjoying." Keep it vague. So vague that it basically says nothing 😂
Perfect timing I have to do this in two days and I definitely wanted to be professional about it because of the length of time spent at my current company. Thanks Andrew!
Just spoke to my immediate Sales Manager this morning about my intention to resign giving 2 weeks notice just 1 month into my new job as I don’t feel I can adapt to their sales tactics. Happy that I took the right step after watching your video.
It was so funny my sister resigned from her car sales position to go back to school recently. Their protocol is to resign the same day (so you’re not taking leads for 2 weeks or doing nothing).
My last job, I gave two weeks and they were so gracious. Invited me out to a fancy lunch on my last date. The job afterwards, I ended up hating. 2 months in I gave my two weeks and they cut it short by a week. I had originally asked them I wanted to resign immediately but could stay for a week or two if needed. They asked me to rewrite the letter to say I wanted resign in two weeks. Made the right choice in leaving lol
I'm a janitor. I doubt there is a way to start, work or quit the job with class. People look down on you like a piece of turd no matter what you do. I'm giving no notice. The truth is, we are slammed hard. I am just one of three people left in a department with eight+ positions (the + represents the four part timers we're supposed to have but do not have). We're so desperate they're now talking about bringing in a contractor to pick up the slack. I started an LLC, my own cleaning company, and told them to contract me to take care of the weekend shift, for which there is not one person to cover it. They refused, saying they only need mandatory overtime me to cover it whenever they wish. And if they bring in the contractor of their choice, my role in the department will change entirely and I will no longer be doing my job, but something else. Give me one good reason why I should give notice before quitting.
Two weeks notice is a courtesy, not an obligation. Companies don't always give employees two weeks notice before they fire them or lay them off. So don't feel morally obligated to extend them a courtesy they don't consistently extend themselves. Honestly, one week's notice is more than enough...especially if you've thought ahead and documented how to do particularly nuanced parts of the job and if you've organized your files etc within a shared folder. The company functioned just fine before you arrived. They'll function just fine after you leave. My rule is to give 1 week notice. Then use the second week to focus on yourself, re-charge, and get mentally prepared for the learning curve and cultural adjustment that will undoubtedly come with the new job. Fresh starts work best when one has a fresh mind, fresh attitude, and fresh outlook.
Mike. You first sentence is definitely true. There are no obligations unless your signed employment agreement specifies a particular notice period. Many do. You should do this not for the employer but for all the other EMPLOYEES at the organization. Not to mention, the world is small and you want to leave with impression you are a good employee. Those current employees will scatter and work at other companies you might want to get into.
I felt a relief after watching ur video...as i was thinking about resigning bt i was confused how to talk about it with them as i am not enjoying working at my workplace currently...thank you so much
I quit my job with e-mailing a letter of resignation and with a physical copy. They did not care. No exit interview and misinformation on my last day of bernefits.
I work a job that is unsafe and took another job offer. We have had 6 people injured in the last month and people being forced to work triple shifts for no good reason. I feel that my safety is more important and going into this new job without a busted knee is most important. I am thinking about resigning without a notice because the situation continues to deteriorate
If my new company wants immediate start, all I can offer is one week. I understand the 2 wks but I am not giving up a better opportunity just for courtesy cause they would walk me out without any cause.
I’m resigning after receiving another position that meets my needs future wise. If I get a counter offer, I doubt I take it anyway. It’s about money, yes. I would get a higher salary, unlimited overtime, daily overtime, which pays after 8 hours everyday and $100 every Saturday I work, which I get in a bonus check at the end of the year. I don’t want to work on Sundays. At the new position, I don’t work ANY Sundays. That’s very important to me based on my spiritual beliefs. We work based on weather conditions. However, if the weather is bad, we can still work in the warehouse or something. I’m tired of working 2 weeks and don’t have anything left for me after paying bills. This position is weekly payouts. But we will see. I will keep you updated. Thanks!
That's the thing about resignation... You...are in essence.... quitting. And when you have built relationships and friendships... its not something taken lightly. It cannot be used as a strategic tool...for. Money or anything else. When you Are committed to moving on..., you will gain much more respect from employers as well as New opportunities.
i gave my boss two weeks notice and he asked why and i told him i was going back to school......total lie..i hated the place but he has alot of connections in my field so no sense burning a bridge...
Thanks Andy! I would also advise them to read their employee handbook to know and understand what the company's policy is becuase some companies may require 3 weeks and if 3 weeks are not given, the employee could lose out on receiving some benefit, for example compensation for their remaining unused PTO/vacation days. I didn't hear you mention that in this video. Just sayin'.
Yeah they all try to get you on the 30 days notice. I’m a nurse in a more professional field & I just transitioned to a new position. If you give 27 days notice they try to screw you over. It’s ridiculous. We’re mandated to give 30 days! Not 4 weeks, not 26 days. Drives me absolutely crazy!
I think I overthink these things. I want to be respectful, but I am also being paid less then those I am supervising and in a not so good environment. This really is a simple and classy way to address this without making it a big deal. Thank you! Personally awaiting my next steps.
A previous job of mine required 3 weeks notice in the Employee Handbook if you wanted to leave in good standing. Meaning you get your unused PTO pay out (legal to withhold in my state since it's in the handbook) or if you want to be eligible for re-hire in the future. It's probably an edge case, but there are times where 2 weeks isn't the right choice.
How am I supposed to know to give my 2 weeks notice if my job don’t even have an employee handbook or anything in the job stating that? All I know is at my job we have to give a 30 day notice to take a vacation for a day or week I was told it goes by that ( Radom person on the Internet told me) so I guess I was supposed to give a 30 day notice?
One thing to add: When you are leaving, no matter how pissed at your company you are or how much your boss is a Dick: Always say Thank You. You don't have to blow smoke up their arse and tell them it was wonderful working with them if it wasn't, but ultimately - you both benefited from the arrangement - you got paid and got experience, they got the value of your labour. So say as you are leaving, show some gratitude.
I put in my two weeks yesterday with a company I have enjoyed working for over the past year. This morning my manager blows up my phone and e-mail wanting to talk about my decision, first thing they did was make it my problem by saying I shouldn’t have blind sided them and immediately wanted to know how they could make it better(though I don’t believe they can), especially after they denied my yearly 3% increase in April and am now requesting an extra 6/hour.
I just recently heard of informing your current employer that you plan on applying for a different job , then give a notice. Not sure why that's something that people should do but I didn't do it because it's not a requirement. I gave a two week notice respectfully.
A co-worker received a "Final Written Notice" aka "Warning" ... he's mulling over whether he should just simply resign. Back story: he's been loaded down with difficult to accomplish certifications in a small window of time + off-the-charts expectations! In addition, management has become toxic & lots of micromanaging has ensued since the early days of the pandemic (March 2020) and it's only gotten worse in November 2021 ... 😕 Your thoughts Andrew? Thank you for this video - I just shared it with the above referenced co-worker.
@@andylacivita Good Morning Andrew: Thank you for your response ... and OUR collective response is sadly "NO!" ~ onwards & upwards! Enjoy your upcoming weekend & thank you for your level headed confirmation! Best, Michelle & co-worker
Lol I received a letter similar to this last Friday, I resigned today. If they are giving a final written notice, LEAVE. It's a bullshit way of telling you that they are going to fire you.
Just leave. They can't chain you to your desk or workstation. The police aren't going to come and drag you back into work. It's only psychological chains holding you back. I
I never burn my bridges. I have become jaded by companies who say you are at-will, yet demand two weeks resignation but give you 1 hour notice to clear out your desk. How about giving YOU 1 hour notice?
I already don’t like my job but after this year they will no longer buy back unused vacation time. I have too many hours so I think I’m going to make my last day be dec 29 and sell back the vacation time. And get out. Plus they keep threatening me with performance even though I’ve told em it’s too much and that like so many others in this position quit or get fired. Last year 1/3 of the associates quit. I work for a large corporate investment firm. I’m not willing to risk all that vacay time getting lost bc I get fired for unreasonable expectations. Plus the extreme multitasking we do is really affecting me mentally. I’m close to all the employees. I am pretty sure almost all elate looking for a new job. I’ve saved up a couple years living expenses so I’m just gonna take a sabbatical.
Can you do a video on how to answer this stupid question (in my opinion) by employers during interviews currently: Why do you want to move jobs during this Covid 19 as you know how bad the job situation is?
So I just accepted an offer for double my current salary, yet I love my job, it’s just the money could be better. Honestly, idk if I’m going to love this new position and culture as much. I have a great relationship with my boss and I’m sure he’d be more than supportive, however, I want to test the water without resigning. So I can either work both jobs and hope the scheduled meetings won’t conflict with one another (more than likely will happen) OR take a leave or sabbatical until I know for sure the new company is worth it. Money isn’t everything…culture and peace of mind are essential. I’m torn
I'm gonna quit in 8 weeks and counting. 1 week after I walk out the door, a massive 5 day new standard re-certification is gonna drop, they have all forgotten about. All your dudes.
This is really important to NOT TELL TO MUCH INFORMATION. Let's not forget the world is small. If you say " I'm looking for" they have the upper hand and can fire you immediately. No matter what you tell I'm resigning X time. SHORT AND SIMPLE PERIOD.
@@andylacivita also I'm pretty sure they are some conversation behind the scene between boss asking themselves: who's gonna leave first....if they are surprise you're surprised and find another opportunity...they may take grand on us.
can't give 2 weeks as my new boss needs me to start week from Friday - I am letting them know in the AM - feel bad that it isn't an "official" two weeks, but I need to leave a bad situation .. wish me luck
Rarely is tact and class needed for this. Most workplaces will fire/lay you off same day without blinking and leave you to sort yourself out. Lots of people just never show up again and they're fine. Just leave. It's your life. Unless you have a contract, you don't owe any employer anything... you only life once. Do what you need, in the way you want to... let the business sort itself out.
Andrew, what can a person do to combat the guilt of leaving an organization for another, especially if the current one is small and it is difficult for them to find a replacement? And what if they want more than two weeks, when that is all you can give.
Keep in mind, nothing lasts forever and you need to evolve as a person. They were fine without you before you joined and they’ll manage without you after you’re gone!
So I was waiting tables years ago. I wasn't being paid what was owed. The owner would drag her feet and cheat me and another waiter out of money earned. We waited for a super busy night. When the super busy night came we both walked out and peaced out. Our pagers (remember those?)kept beeping all night from the restaurant. I am guessing that wasn't the right way to resign. lol
Great channel! ❤️ Thank you!! My upcoming resignation would actually be a transfer to a different department-same company. I am a nurse working in a clinic inside a hospital. Felt I needed to share my desire to transfer with my current leader (after 20 years) because my current leader would find out anyway. I am sure my new manager within the organization would consult my current manager. 5 years ago I even talked with my current leader about my desire to look for other opportunities. She understood and was supportive. Please explain how to resign if it’s a transfer within the company.
You’re not resigning but transferring. This is something that should be handled inside the organization and both units should be aware of this. I would simply be communicating with both sides.
I normally do this for every job. However, I was working at one company as a training and development coordinator. I was there for a month before being swapped with the girl I was hired to replaced. She had been promoted to benefits and pay roll. She confronted me about it later. She trained me for the original position and was the person i was closest too at work. I had know two week prior about the switch and had been constantly asking had they told her. I was the scared new employee and felt like it wasnt my place. So, i told her everything. Only to be threatened after i told her. They said it was going to bit me in the butt. Unable to handle the stress of a new position and now fear, I left. I texted my boss and informed them I was not returning to work. I hated for a while that I burned that bridge. They dont rehire people. However, one of my previous co workers is now planning to sue the company. So, maybe it was a good thing I left and burned that bridge. Thoughts?
Employment implies there was a mutual _honest_ agreement, the employee can immediately tell you who precisely their employer is, a specific job description was presented, the option to accept/decline was present, coercion was absent, the managers/bosses are known and available, there is a complaint process and one can complain without fear of reprisal, the wage is at or above minimum for the region, the pay is weekly/bi-weekly, there is a paystub, whether paper or electronic showing hours worked, wages and deductions. In absence of these it isn't legitimate employment it's clearly a different situation, typically an illegal, immoral, unethical one.
Thank you for this video as I will be putting in my 2 weeks on Monday without plan B and I am ok with that at the moment. What if the reason you’re leaving is because of the unmanageable workload that I have inquired in the last 2.5 yrs for help, but management indicates no one is applying? I can no longer handle the workload. What do I say then? Thank you for your insights
They might not treat you well, but they can continue to harm you after you leave when the background checks come. That’s one of many reasons to consider. Perhaps check out my full video on 8 steps to quit your job.
An employee/employer relationship is a business transaction You do the work, they pay you. When you want to go, tell them politely and don't get dragged into the whys and wherefores. Ultimately, it's your decision and the fact is that if you can do your job so can someone else. There's no need for either side to get arsey or awkward about it.
