How do I tell my boss that I'm quitting in 15 days (a colleague left this week)
I was offered a much better job position at another company and I accepted it. This doesn't imply a problem per-se, but my actual company is rather small and another worker left his position -he was on the same team as me- this week.
This situation would leave the company and the projects we work on with serious delays as my boss try to replace our positions. How do I tell him that I plan to leave although my co-worker left recently?
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I was offered a much better job position at another company and I accepted it. This doesn't imply a problem per-se, but my actual company is rather small and another worker left his position -he was on the same team as me- this week.
This situation would leave the company and the projects we work on with serious delays as my boss try to replace our positions. How do I tell him that I plan to leave although my co-worker left recently?
ethics resignation quitting notice-period
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All good companies expect attrition of staff and have a plan in place to cope.
– Martin York
4 hours ago
6
If the company wanted to leave you, it would not hesitate because of your feelings or context. A company is not a person it sees you only as the money you produce for it, so don't make the mistake of being compassionnate for that entity. Your boss as a person will be fine, their job is their problem.
– Manuki
2 hours ago
Dead simple : "Boss, I'm quitting in 15 days".
– J...
1 hour ago
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I was offered a much better job position at another company and I accepted it. This doesn't imply a problem per-se, but my actual company is rather small and another worker left his position -he was on the same team as me- this week.
This situation would leave the company and the projects we work on with serious delays as my boss try to replace our positions. How do I tell him that I plan to leave although my co-worker left recently?
ethics resignation quitting notice-period
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I was offered a much better job position at another company and I accepted it. This doesn't imply a problem per-se, but my actual company is rather small and another worker left his position -he was on the same team as me- this week.
This situation would leave the company and the projects we work on with serious delays as my boss try to replace our positions. How do I tell him that I plan to leave although my co-worker left recently?
ethics resignation quitting notice-period
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All good companies expect attrition of staff and have a plan in place to cope.
– Martin York
4 hours ago
6
If the company wanted to leave you, it would not hesitate because of your feelings or context. A company is not a person it sees you only as the money you produce for it, so don't make the mistake of being compassionnate for that entity. Your boss as a person will be fine, their job is their problem.
– Manuki
2 hours ago
Dead simple : "Boss, I'm quitting in 15 days".
– J...
1 hour ago
add a comment |
4
All good companies expect attrition of staff and have a plan in place to cope.
– Martin York
4 hours ago
6
If the company wanted to leave you, it would not hesitate because of your feelings or context. A company is not a person it sees you only as the money you produce for it, so don't make the mistake of being compassionnate for that entity. Your boss as a person will be fine, their job is their problem.
– Manuki
2 hours ago
Dead simple : "Boss, I'm quitting in 15 days".
– J...
1 hour ago
4
4
All good companies expect attrition of staff and have a plan in place to cope.
– Martin York
4 hours ago
All good companies expect attrition of staff and have a plan in place to cope.
– Martin York
4 hours ago
6
6
If the company wanted to leave you, it would not hesitate because of your feelings or context. A company is not a person it sees you only as the money you produce for it, so don't make the mistake of being compassionnate for that entity. Your boss as a person will be fine, their job is their problem.
– Manuki
2 hours ago
If the company wanted to leave you, it would not hesitate because of your feelings or context. A company is not a person it sees you only as the money you produce for it, so don't make the mistake of being compassionnate for that entity. Your boss as a person will be fine, their job is their problem.
– Manuki
2 hours ago
Dead simple : "Boss, I'm quitting in 15 days".
– J...
1 hour ago
Dead simple : "Boss, I'm quitting in 15 days".
– J...
1 hour ago
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Your employment is not dependent on others' employment (or resignation). Period.
If you chose to leave, you are free to, provided you fulfill the requirements as mentioned in the contract regarding the exit process.
If the organization has a backup plan, they will work according to that. If they don't have one: not your problem.
If they feel they cannot let you go (yet), they will ask you for a negotiation. However, if you're determined to leave, you are free to.
Book a meeting room, send a meeting invite and have the discussion - there's no way or reason to try to "sugarcoat" it.
answered 5 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
6,34632650
This is correct. Leaving my first job was intimidating at first but it's actually a pretty clean process. Especially if you have another job lined up, most people are happy for you.
– aaaaaa
3 hours ago
"Book a meeting room" is more formality than is really needed, IMHO. +1, tho.
– Don Branson
3 hours ago
5
@DonBranson Seems pretty standard to me. I guess it depends on your office layout, but in an open office like mine, I would definitely have this conversation in a private room.
– only_pro
2 hours ago
To me, the important part of the meeting room is the privacy, not the formality. Having it in a public or eavesdropping-prone place means that neither you or your manager can control how word spreads around the office, and may hinder your (or their) ability to negotiate or counter-offer. If you'd rather have that conversation on a walk or in a coffeeshop (or if your manager has free time and an office with four walls), it's probably less necessary.
– Jeff Bowman
1 hour ago
add a comment |
While others are addressing the right point that it is not your problem, I think your original question is not addressed:
How do I tell him that I plan to leave although my co-worker left recently?
Tell him in a face-to-face discussion. Say something like this (with your own variation!)
Hey boss, something has changed on my personal front and I would have to seek career outside this company. I know colleague Joe left earlier this week and I am sorry if this would put your projects on an extremely tight schedule. I hope it works out well for all of us.
Then offer him how you can pitch-in to make transition smoother. While showing your concern for your current company is "not your problem" if you are leaving, it is a great gesture to ensure you leave on good terms.
edited 3 hours ago
Glorfindel
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answered 5 hours ago
PagMaxPagMax
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I think it's good to make clear that you aren't leaving because the other coworker left and this is just a coincidence.
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
add a comment |
welcome to the Workplace.
It's not your problem or fault that someone else has left the company. If you made a decision and you are sure about that, you need to talk to your manager and say you'll leave.
15-10 days is a good time for them to know so they can organize things better. Also, see if your contract say something about how much time you have to give notice in order to quit.
I know the situation is not the best, and you may feel guilty, but this is normal, these things happens and a company must be prepared.
answered 5 hours ago
Sebastian AguerreSebastian Aguerre
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All of this depends on you and your morals. You are working for money, you have family to feed, you have bills to pay, you can't work for free just because there's a need for you in the company or because the boss is a nice person.
You are free to quit whenever you want and no one has the right to object as long as your contract allows it and you have secured another position (quitting before finding another job may easily backfire against you)
So, don't think too much about it, the company will sure try to recruit others to replace you, many people are looking for jobs, so instead of choosing one candidate, they'll simply choose two, I mean it's their company, they should know how to manage it and how to deal with situation like these even if everyone quit at the same time.
Wish you good luck
answered 5 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
893
2
I agree with your answer, except for the usage of "morals" in the text, as OP is not going nowhere near a gray zone in his intended course. He should not bear the burden for something that is not his duty nor responsibility to do, that is manage the business and have contingency plans. Of course, this does not mean that some subjective judgement may occur - in a company I worked for, my superior did a lot of concessions when I needed, so years later I gave them a 2-month notice, trained my replacement and put myself available to help afterwards, if needed.
– Quaestor Lucem
5 hours ago
@QuaestorLucem I think I just did a mistake using words here. By moral I mean what do you yourself feel, it's not an obligation or related to ethics or something, if you don't care what happens next then feel free because it's not your duty to do something about this and it's up to the manager, but in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g : You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free. My point is, you have a some choices that no one can ever blame you for choosing one of them and it's up to you what to do.
– Noblesse
4 hours ago
"in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g: You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free" -- Training your replacement shouldn't have anything to do with you feeling bad or not. In my experience this mostly boils down to what the supervisor deems important, finishing some project or training the new guy. You usually don't decide what you do with your time.
– Ivo van der Veeken
3 hours ago
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Hey boss, I'm leaving.
And then you're done.
answered 3 mins ago
SuperStewSuperStew
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Your employment is not dependent on others' employment (or resignation). Period.
If you chose to leave, you are free to, provided you fulfill the requirements as mentioned in the contract regarding the exit process.
If the organization has a backup plan, they will work according to that. If they don't have one: not your problem.
If they feel they cannot let you go (yet), they will ask you for a negotiation. However, if you're determined to leave, you are free to.
Book a meeting room, send a meeting invite and have the discussion - there's no way or reason to try to "sugarcoat" it.
answered 5 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
6,34632650
This is correct. Leaving my first job was intimidating at first but it's actually a pretty clean process. Especially if you have another job lined up, most people are happy for you.
– aaaaaa
3 hours ago
"Book a meeting room" is more formality than is really needed, IMHO. +1, tho.
– Don Branson
3 hours ago
5
@DonBranson Seems pretty standard to me. I guess it depends on your office layout, but in an open office like mine, I would definitely have this conversation in a private room.
– only_pro
2 hours ago
To me, the important part of the meeting room is the privacy, not the formality. Having it in a public or eavesdropping-prone place means that neither you or your manager can control how word spreads around the office, and may hinder your (or their) ability to negotiate or counter-offer. If you'd rather have that conversation on a walk or in a coffeeshop (or if your manager has free time and an office with four walls), it's probably less necessary.
– Jeff Bowman
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Your employment is not dependent on others' employment (or resignation). Period.
If you chose to leave, you are free to, provided you fulfill the requirements as mentioned in the contract regarding the exit process.
If the organization has a backup plan, they will work according to that. If they don't have one: not your problem.
If they feel they cannot let you go (yet), they will ask you for a negotiation. However, if you're determined to leave, you are free to.
Book a meeting room, send a meeting invite and have the discussion - there's no way or reason to try to "sugarcoat" it.
answered 5 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
6,34632650
This is correct. Leaving my first job was intimidating at first but it's actually a pretty clean process. Especially if you have another job lined up, most people are happy for you.
– aaaaaa
3 hours ago
"Book a meeting room" is more formality than is really needed, IMHO. +1, tho.
– Don Branson
3 hours ago
5
@DonBranson Seems pretty standard to me. I guess it depends on your office layout, but in an open office like mine, I would definitely have this conversation in a private room.
– only_pro
2 hours ago
To me, the important part of the meeting room is the privacy, not the formality. Having it in a public or eavesdropping-prone place means that neither you or your manager can control how word spreads around the office, and may hinder your (or their) ability to negotiate or counter-offer. If you'd rather have that conversation on a walk or in a coffeeshop (or if your manager has free time and an office with four walls), it's probably less necessary.
– Jeff Bowman
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Your employment is not dependent on others' employment (or resignation). Period.
If you chose to leave, you are free to, provided you fulfill the requirements as mentioned in the contract regarding the exit process.
If the organization has a backup plan, they will work according to that. If they don't have one: not your problem.
If they feel they cannot let you go (yet), they will ask you for a negotiation. However, if you're determined to leave, you are free to.
Book a meeting room, send a meeting invite and have the discussion - there's no way or reason to try to "sugarcoat" it.
answered 5 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
6,34632650
Your employment is not dependent on others' employment (or resignation). Period.
If you chose to leave, you are free to, provided you fulfill the requirements as mentioned in the contract regarding the exit process.
If the organization has a backup plan, they will work according to that. If they don't have one: not your problem.
If they feel they cannot let you go (yet), they will ask you for a negotiation. However, if you're determined to leave, you are free to.
Book a meeting room, send a meeting invite and have the discussion - there's no way or reason to try to "sugarcoat" it.
answered 5 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
6,34632650
edited 5 hours ago
answered 5 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
6,34632650
answered 5 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
6,34632650
answered 5 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
6,34632650
6,34632650
This is correct. Leaving my first job was intimidating at first but it's actually a pretty clean process. Especially if you have another job lined up, most people are happy for you.
– aaaaaa
3 hours ago
"Book a meeting room" is more formality than is really needed, IMHO. +1, tho.
– Don Branson
3 hours ago
5
@DonBranson Seems pretty standard to me. I guess it depends on your office layout, but in an open office like mine, I would definitely have this conversation in a private room.
– only_pro
2 hours ago
To me, the important part of the meeting room is the privacy, not the formality. Having it in a public or eavesdropping-prone place means that neither you or your manager can control how word spreads around the office, and may hinder your (or their) ability to negotiate or counter-offer. If you'd rather have that conversation on a walk or in a coffeeshop (or if your manager has free time and an office with four walls), it's probably less necessary.
– Jeff Bowman
1 hour ago
add a comment |
This is correct. Leaving my first job was intimidating at first but it's actually a pretty clean process. Especially if you have another job lined up, most people are happy for you.
– aaaaaa
3 hours ago
"Book a meeting room" is more formality than is really needed, IMHO. +1, tho.
– Don Branson
3 hours ago
5
@DonBranson Seems pretty standard to me. I guess it depends on your office layout, but in an open office like mine, I would definitely have this conversation in a private room.
– only_pro
2 hours ago
To me, the important part of the meeting room is the privacy, not the formality. Having it in a public or eavesdropping-prone place means that neither you or your manager can control how word spreads around the office, and may hinder your (or their) ability to negotiate or counter-offer. If you'd rather have that conversation on a walk or in a coffeeshop (or if your manager has free time and an office with four walls), it's probably less necessary.
– Jeff Bowman
1 hour ago
This is correct. Leaving my first job was intimidating at first but it's actually a pretty clean process. Especially if you have another job lined up, most people are happy for you.
– aaaaaa
3 hours ago
This is correct. Leaving my first job was intimidating at first but it's actually a pretty clean process. Especially if you have another job lined up, most people are happy for you.
– aaaaaa
3 hours ago
"Book a meeting room" is more formality than is really needed, IMHO. +1, tho.
– Don Branson
3 hours ago
"Book a meeting room" is more formality than is really needed, IMHO. +1, tho.
– Don Branson
3 hours ago
5
5
@DonBranson Seems pretty standard to me. I guess it depends on your office layout, but in an open office like mine, I would definitely have this conversation in a private room.
– only_pro
2 hours ago
@DonBranson Seems pretty standard to me. I guess it depends on your office layout, but in an open office like mine, I would definitely have this conversation in a private room.
– only_pro
2 hours ago
To me, the important part of the meeting room is the privacy, not the formality. Having it in a public or eavesdropping-prone place means that neither you or your manager can control how word spreads around the office, and may hinder your (or their) ability to negotiate or counter-offer. If you'd rather have that conversation on a walk or in a coffeeshop (or if your manager has free time and an office with four walls), it's probably less necessary.
– Jeff Bowman
1 hour ago
To me, the important part of the meeting room is the privacy, not the formality. Having it in a public or eavesdropping-prone place means that neither you or your manager can control how word spreads around the office, and may hinder your (or their) ability to negotiate or counter-offer. If you'd rather have that conversation on a walk or in a coffeeshop (or if your manager has free time and an office with four walls), it's probably less necessary.
– Jeff Bowman
1 hour ago
add a comment |
While others are addressing the right point that it is not your problem, I think your original question is not addressed:
How do I tell him that I plan to leave although my co-worker left recently?
Tell him in a face-to-face discussion. Say something like this (with your own variation!)
Hey boss, something has changed on my personal front and I would have to seek career outside this company. I know colleague Joe left earlier this week and I am sorry if this would put your projects on an extremely tight schedule. I hope it works out well for all of us.
Then offer him how you can pitch-in to make transition smoother. While showing your concern for your current company is "not your problem" if you are leaving, it is a great gesture to ensure you leave on good terms.
edited 3 hours ago
Glorfindel
1,74041623
answered 5 hours ago
PagMaxPagMax
9,54852447
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I think it's good to make clear that you aren't leaving because the other coworker left and this is just a coincidence.
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
add a comment |
While others are addressing the right point that it is not your problem, I think your original question is not addressed:
How do I tell him that I plan to leave although my co-worker left recently?
Tell him in a face-to-face discussion. Say something like this (with your own variation!)
Hey boss, something has changed on my personal front and I would have to seek career outside this company. I know colleague Joe left earlier this week and I am sorry if this would put your projects on an extremely tight schedule. I hope it works out well for all of us.
Then offer him how you can pitch-in to make transition smoother. While showing your concern for your current company is "not your problem" if you are leaving, it is a great gesture to ensure you leave on good terms.
edited 3 hours ago
Glorfindel
1,74041623
answered 5 hours ago
PagMaxPagMax
9,54852447
8
I think it's good to make clear that you aren't leaving because the other coworker left and this is just a coincidence.
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
add a comment |
While others are addressing the right point that it is not your problem, I think your original question is not addressed:
How do I tell him that I plan to leave although my co-worker left recently?
Tell him in a face-to-face discussion. Say something like this (with your own variation!)
Hey boss, something has changed on my personal front and I would have to seek career outside this company. I know colleague Joe left earlier this week and I am sorry if this would put your projects on an extremely tight schedule. I hope it works out well for all of us.
Then offer him how you can pitch-in to make transition smoother. While showing your concern for your current company is "not your problem" if you are leaving, it is a great gesture to ensure you leave on good terms.
edited 3 hours ago
Glorfindel
1,74041623
answered 5 hours ago
PagMaxPagMax
9,54852447
While others are addressing the right point that it is not your problem, I think your original question is not addressed:
How do I tell him that I plan to leave although my co-worker left recently?
Tell him in a face-to-face discussion. Say something like this (with your own variation!)
Hey boss, something has changed on my personal front and I would have to seek career outside this company. I know colleague Joe left earlier this week and I am sorry if this would put your projects on an extremely tight schedule. I hope it works out well for all of us.
Then offer him how you can pitch-in to make transition smoother. While showing your concern for your current company is "not your problem" if you are leaving, it is a great gesture to ensure you leave on good terms.
edited 3 hours ago
Glorfindel
1,74041623
answered 5 hours ago
PagMaxPagMax
9,54852447
edited 3 hours ago
Glorfindel
1,74041623
edited 3 hours ago
Glorfindel
1,74041623
edited 3 hours ago
Glorfindel
1,74041623
1,74041623
answered 5 hours ago
PagMaxPagMax
9,54852447
answered 5 hours ago
PagMaxPagMax
9,54852447
answered 5 hours ago
PagMaxPagMax
9,54852447
9,54852447
8
I think it's good to make clear that you aren't leaving because the other coworker left and this is just a coincidence.
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
add a comment |
8
I think it's good to make clear that you aren't leaving because the other coworker left and this is just a coincidence.
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
8
8
I think it's good to make clear that you aren't leaving because the other coworker left and this is just a coincidence.
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
I think it's good to make clear that you aren't leaving because the other coworker left and this is just a coincidence.
– JPhi1618
4 hours ago
add a comment |
welcome to the Workplace.
It's not your problem or fault that someone else has left the company. If you made a decision and you are sure about that, you need to talk to your manager and say you'll leave.
15-10 days is a good time for them to know so they can organize things better. Also, see if your contract say something about how much time you have to give notice in order to quit.
I know the situation is not the best, and you may feel guilty, but this is normal, these things happens and a company must be prepared.
answered 5 hours ago
Sebastian AguerreSebastian Aguerre
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welcome to the Workplace.
It's not your problem or fault that someone else has left the company. If you made a decision and you are sure about that, you need to talk to your manager and say you'll leave.
15-10 days is a good time for them to know so they can organize things better. Also, see if your contract say something about how much time you have to give notice in order to quit.
I know the situation is not the best, and you may feel guilty, but this is normal, these things happens and a company must be prepared.
answered 5 hours ago
Sebastian AguerreSebastian Aguerre
732212
add a comment |
welcome to the Workplace.
It's not your problem or fault that someone else has left the company. If you made a decision and you are sure about that, you need to talk to your manager and say you'll leave.
15-10 days is a good time for them to know so they can organize things better. Also, see if your contract say something about how much time you have to give notice in order to quit.
I know the situation is not the best, and you may feel guilty, but this is normal, these things happens and a company must be prepared.
answered 5 hours ago
Sebastian AguerreSebastian Aguerre
732212
welcome to the Workplace.
It's not your problem or fault that someone else has left the company. If you made a decision and you are sure about that, you need to talk to your manager and say you'll leave.
15-10 days is a good time for them to know so they can organize things better. Also, see if your contract say something about how much time you have to give notice in order to quit.
I know the situation is not the best, and you may feel guilty, but this is normal, these things happens and a company must be prepared.
answered 5 hours ago
Sebastian AguerreSebastian Aguerre
732212
answered 5 hours ago
Sebastian AguerreSebastian Aguerre
732212
answered 5 hours ago
Sebastian AguerreSebastian Aguerre
732212
answered 5 hours ago
Sebastian AguerreSebastian Aguerre
732212
732212
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All of this depends on you and your morals. You are working for money, you have family to feed, you have bills to pay, you can't work for free just because there's a need for you in the company or because the boss is a nice person.
You are free to quit whenever you want and no one has the right to object as long as your contract allows it and you have secured another position (quitting before finding another job may easily backfire against you)
So, don't think too much about it, the company will sure try to recruit others to replace you, many people are looking for jobs, so instead of choosing one candidate, they'll simply choose two, I mean it's their company, they should know how to manage it and how to deal with situation like these even if everyone quit at the same time.
Wish you good luck
answered 5 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
893
2
I agree with your answer, except for the usage of "morals" in the text, as OP is not going nowhere near a gray zone in his intended course. He should not bear the burden for something that is not his duty nor responsibility to do, that is manage the business and have contingency plans. Of course, this does not mean that some subjective judgement may occur - in a company I worked for, my superior did a lot of concessions when I needed, so years later I gave them a 2-month notice, trained my replacement and put myself available to help afterwards, if needed.
– Quaestor Lucem
5 hours ago
@QuaestorLucem I think I just did a mistake using words here. By moral I mean what do you yourself feel, it's not an obligation or related to ethics or something, if you don't care what happens next then feel free because it's not your duty to do something about this and it's up to the manager, but in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g : You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free. My point is, you have a some choices that no one can ever blame you for choosing one of them and it's up to you what to do.
– Noblesse
4 hours ago
"in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g: You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free" -- Training your replacement shouldn't have anything to do with you feeling bad or not. In my experience this mostly boils down to what the supervisor deems important, finishing some project or training the new guy. You usually don't decide what you do with your time.
– Ivo van der Veeken
3 hours ago
add a comment |
All of this depends on you and your morals. You are working for money, you have family to feed, you have bills to pay, you can't work for free just because there's a need for you in the company or because the boss is a nice person.
You are free to quit whenever you want and no one has the right to object as long as your contract allows it and you have secured another position (quitting before finding another job may easily backfire against you)
So, don't think too much about it, the company will sure try to recruit others to replace you, many people are looking for jobs, so instead of choosing one candidate, they'll simply choose two, I mean it's their company, they should know how to manage it and how to deal with situation like these even if everyone quit at the same time.
Wish you good luck
answered 5 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
893
2
I agree with your answer, except for the usage of "morals" in the text, as OP is not going nowhere near a gray zone in his intended course. He should not bear the burden for something that is not his duty nor responsibility to do, that is manage the business and have contingency plans. Of course, this does not mean that some subjective judgement may occur - in a company I worked for, my superior did a lot of concessions when I needed, so years later I gave them a 2-month notice, trained my replacement and put myself available to help afterwards, if needed.
– Quaestor Lucem
5 hours ago
@QuaestorLucem I think I just did a mistake using words here. By moral I mean what do you yourself feel, it's not an obligation or related to ethics or something, if you don't care what happens next then feel free because it's not your duty to do something about this and it's up to the manager, but in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g : You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free. My point is, you have a some choices that no one can ever blame you for choosing one of them and it's up to you what to do.
– Noblesse
4 hours ago
"in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g: You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free" -- Training your replacement shouldn't have anything to do with you feeling bad or not. In my experience this mostly boils down to what the supervisor deems important, finishing some project or training the new guy. You usually don't decide what you do with your time.
– Ivo van der Veeken
3 hours ago
add a comment |
All of this depends on you and your morals. You are working for money, you have family to feed, you have bills to pay, you can't work for free just because there's a need for you in the company or because the boss is a nice person.
You are free to quit whenever you want and no one has the right to object as long as your contract allows it and you have secured another position (quitting before finding another job may easily backfire against you)
So, don't think too much about it, the company will sure try to recruit others to replace you, many people are looking for jobs, so instead of choosing one candidate, they'll simply choose two, I mean it's their company, they should know how to manage it and how to deal with situation like these even if everyone quit at the same time.
Wish you good luck
answered 5 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
893
All of this depends on you and your morals. You are working for money, you have family to feed, you have bills to pay, you can't work for free just because there's a need for you in the company or because the boss is a nice person.
You are free to quit whenever you want and no one has the right to object as long as your contract allows it and you have secured another position (quitting before finding another job may easily backfire against you)
So, don't think too much about it, the company will sure try to recruit others to replace you, many people are looking for jobs, so instead of choosing one candidate, they'll simply choose two, I mean it's their company, they should know how to manage it and how to deal with situation like these even if everyone quit at the same time.
Wish you good luck
answered 5 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
893
answered 5 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
893
answered 5 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
893
answered 5 hours ago
NoblesseNoblesse
893
893
2
I agree with your answer, except for the usage of "morals" in the text, as OP is not going nowhere near a gray zone in his intended course. He should not bear the burden for something that is not his duty nor responsibility to do, that is manage the business and have contingency plans. Of course, this does not mean that some subjective judgement may occur - in a company I worked for, my superior did a lot of concessions when I needed, so years later I gave them a 2-month notice, trained my replacement and put myself available to help afterwards, if needed.
– Quaestor Lucem
5 hours ago
@QuaestorLucem I think I just did a mistake using words here. By moral I mean what do you yourself feel, it's not an obligation or related to ethics or something, if you don't care what happens next then feel free because it's not your duty to do something about this and it's up to the manager, but in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g : You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free. My point is, you have a some choices that no one can ever blame you for choosing one of them and it's up to you what to do.
– Noblesse
4 hours ago
"in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g: You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free" -- Training your replacement shouldn't have anything to do with you feeling bad or not. In my experience this mostly boils down to what the supervisor deems important, finishing some project or training the new guy. You usually don't decide what you do with your time.
– Ivo van der Veeken
3 hours ago
add a comment |
2
I agree with your answer, except for the usage of "morals" in the text, as OP is not going nowhere near a gray zone in his intended course. He should not bear the burden for something that is not his duty nor responsibility to do, that is manage the business and have contingency plans. Of course, this does not mean that some subjective judgement may occur - in a company I worked for, my superior did a lot of concessions when I needed, so years later I gave them a 2-month notice, trained my replacement and put myself available to help afterwards, if needed.
– Quaestor Lucem
5 hours ago
@QuaestorLucem I think I just did a mistake using words here. By moral I mean what do you yourself feel, it's not an obligation or related to ethics or something, if you don't care what happens next then feel free because it's not your duty to do something about this and it's up to the manager, but in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g : You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free. My point is, you have a some choices that no one can ever blame you for choosing one of them and it's up to you what to do.
– Noblesse
4 hours ago
"in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g: You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free" -- Training your replacement shouldn't have anything to do with you feeling bad or not. In my experience this mostly boils down to what the supervisor deems important, finishing some project or training the new guy. You usually don't decide what you do with your time.
– Ivo van der Veeken
3 hours ago
2
2
I agree with your answer, except for the usage of "morals" in the text, as OP is not going nowhere near a gray zone in his intended course. He should not bear the burden for something that is not his duty nor responsibility to do, that is manage the business and have contingency plans. Of course, this does not mean that some subjective judgement may occur - in a company I worked for, my superior did a lot of concessions when I needed, so years later I gave them a 2-month notice, trained my replacement and put myself available to help afterwards, if needed.
– Quaestor Lucem
5 hours ago
I agree with your answer, except for the usage of "morals" in the text, as OP is not going nowhere near a gray zone in his intended course. He should not bear the burden for something that is not his duty nor responsibility to do, that is manage the business and have contingency plans. Of course, this does not mean that some subjective judgement may occur - in a company I worked for, my superior did a lot of concessions when I needed, so years later I gave them a 2-month notice, trained my replacement and put myself available to help afterwards, if needed.
– Quaestor Lucem
5 hours ago
@QuaestorLucem I think I just did a mistake using words here. By moral I mean what do you yourself feel, it's not an obligation or related to ethics or something, if you don't care what happens next then feel free because it's not your duty to do something about this and it's up to the manager, but in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g : You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free. My point is, you have a some choices that no one can ever blame you for choosing one of them and it's up to you what to do.
– Noblesse
4 hours ago
@QuaestorLucem I think I just did a mistake using words here. By moral I mean what do you yourself feel, it's not an obligation or related to ethics or something, if you don't care what happens next then feel free because it's not your duty to do something about this and it's up to the manager, but in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g : You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free. My point is, you have a some choices that no one can ever blame you for choosing one of them and it's up to you what to do.
– Noblesse
4 hours ago
"in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g: You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free" -- Training your replacement shouldn't have anything to do with you feeling bad or not. In my experience this mostly boils down to what the supervisor deems important, finishing some project or training the new guy. You usually don't decide what you do with your time.
– Ivo van der Veeken
3 hours ago
"in case you feel bad about it and you wanted to do something before you leave (e.g: You, training your replacement ... ) then you are free" -- Training your replacement shouldn't have anything to do with you feeling bad or not. In my experience this mostly boils down to what the supervisor deems important, finishing some project or training the new guy. You usually don't decide what you do with your time.
– Ivo van der Veeken
3 hours ago
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Hey boss, I'm leaving.
And then you're done.
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All good companies expect attrition of staff and have a plan in place to cope.
– Martin York
4 hours ago
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If the company wanted to leave you, it would not hesitate because of your feelings or context. A company is not a person it sees you only as the money you produce for it, so don't make the mistake of being compassionnate for that entity. Your boss as a person will be fine, their job is their problem.
– Manuki
2 hours ago
Dead simple : "Boss, I'm quitting in 15 days".
– J...
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