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So you've found that perfect job, and decided to accept it. How can you make your departure as painless as possible for you and your current employer? • Give as much notice as
your contract requires. If you're not under contract,
what constitutes reasonable notice can vary from
job to job and/or employer to employer. Generally
it's two to four weeks. If you work in a critical
area, or there are extenuating circumstances such
as scarcity of staff, and the employer needs/wants
more time, and you can give more time, do it.
• Don't let your supervisor
hear of your departure from anyone other than you.
(And you should have a resignation
letter ready for formalities' sake.) If you
want to tell your on-the-job friends about your departure
first, make sure they keep it to themselves until
you tell your supervisor.
• If you're close
to your coworkers, speak to them individually.
Breaking up is hard to do.
• If your workplace has
been less than pleasant, avoid going on about how
glad you are to be leaving, and how wonderful your
new job will be compared to the hellhole you're currently
working in.
• Don't badmouth your manager(s),
employer, or coworkers. You don't want to burn bridges.
(Or be the running joke for the people that remain
on staff, who can regale their new coworkers with
entertaining anecdotes about the nightmare that used
to work with them.)
• If you'll be involved
with turning over files, booking/scheduling activities,
etc., make sure you have everything organized for
the person who will be taking over.
• Similarly, if you're
in a situation where you're turning over cases, let
your patients/clients know of the change.
• If it is helpful, make
yourself available to train your replacement.
• Find out from Personnel
what you'll need to do regarding your final pay,
ending/transferring/cashing pension plans, ending
health plans, returning access passes/keys, etc.
• If possible, get copies
of references and performance evaluations.
• Continue to do your job!
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