8 Steps to Quit Your Job and Resign the Right Way

8 Steps to Quit Your Job and Resign the Right Way

Resigning. It’s painful. Even when you don’t like your employer. It’s gut-wrenching when you do. Most people should pay more attention to the way they go about it. There are so many ways to muck up quitting your job. Let's get you the full instruction on how to quit AND resign with some class.

Chapters:
0:00:00 Welcome & Everything to Know about Resigning Effectively
0:03:15 #1 Make Sure You Actually Want to Leave?!
0:07:14 Ask Before you Resign: Is There anything Your Current Company COULD do to Keep You?
0:10:40 Think about Whether you Would Access a Counteroffer; if Yes, Open Up the Dialogue
0:11:54 Stat: 72% of People who Accept a Counter Don’t Last 12 Months
0:15:04 #2 Get Ready
0:15:57 Think Through your Message and Responses to their Questions
0:17:49 #3 How Much Time to Offer
0:18:34 #4 What to Say and Do?
0:19:05 #5 What NOT to Say/Do!
0:19:17 Why You are Leaving
0:21:34 #6 Their Reactions
0:22:05 Employers Do Not Like to be Fired; it’s Personal to Them.
0:23:15 #7 Check This Box After Your Resign
0:25:05 #8 A Checkpoint
0:28:08 Recap

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[mycowboyways]

NEVER accept a counter offer. They will screw you later. Count on it. With the right skills you don't need to give ANY notice beyond today is my last day. Never tell an employer why you are leaving or do an exit interview. Employers don't like to get fired but they would fire you with no notice on a Wednesday at 3:30 PM if it suited their purpose. NEVER NEVER NEVER quit a job unless you have another job locked up or have amassed what I term as F.U. money. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS keep building your skills and be searching for your next potential job. A backup plan lets you sleep soundly at night. Never have your heart so set on something that you wouldn't accept something better !

[juliolafe]

I resigned give 15 days and first thing i told my boss was i dont want more money he said i give you couple of days to think about it, i said is nothing to think about it, couple of days pass he said if you want more money i can get it for you, i told him im not leaving because of money i want peace of mine, Monday i start my new job.

[cocs]

When one has spiritually departed the job, it’s best to take the real action and move forward with his life. I’m so glad I made that decision to quit.

[brendaechols]

There is nothing my company can do to keep me. It's a toxic work environment that holds no one accountable for their actions

[mercedeswilkins]

Don’t give a two week notice. When your boss fire you or lays you off, they’re not going to give you a two week notice and I promise you that

[samb]

I live the UK. I followed your steps and downloaded your resignation letter template. The class was oozing from my letter and after 5.5 years of working for this company I knew they would not be happy about my decision to leave but I thought they would be gracious and respectful. Boy was I wrong!!! The response from my Area Manager was more prickly than a cactus to say the least. I had some extra days that I accrued but not yet redeemed so I used those as part of my notice period which meant I only needed to work 3 weeks notice (my contract stated I have give 4 weeks notice). Their response was to tell me if I have found another opportunity and want to start immediately, they would be happy for me to leave immediately without working the 3 weeks notice. I accepted to leave with immediate effect. The tone of their communications to me was colder than an Alaskan winter. That was something I did not expect and honestly has left me kinda delicate because I put in some mileage for these people and made them some heft coin. Anywho….onto better things but one thing I have learned, no matter what NEVER bring sentiments into the job. Strictly business!

[millsjenna]

I quit my my job as a registered nurse last two years ago after almost 15 years in the field. It was not an easy decision, but life is too short to dread going to work everyday. No amount of money can buy real happiness Lol 😁but friends I'm not asking you to resign from your job or abandon your business but be wise!!

[stoweby]

I have always given 2 weeks with the exception of my last employer. Every time someone put in their 2 weeks they were told to leave immediately. You should not put yourself in a position where you have no income for 2 weeks out of courtesy when you have seen that they would not do the same for you.

[jtixtlan]

My coworker is great at her job. Every mid-year, she gives two weeks notice and gets a mid-year raise.

[myuniverse]

I resigned from my old company and they wanted me to reconsider. They offered for me to stay per diem with full benefits. I reconsidered and stayed. It’s been almost a yr now and I’m happy to be a per diem in the company.

[MB-orjs]

Excellent video! The process to resign starts long before the final resignation takes place. Fortunately I never had to deal with a counteroffer - agree that it should be turned down because the mind is set to move on at this point. I was also never asked to the reasons "why" I wanted to leave - I turned down upfront exit interviews which I highly recommend to ignore if asked to do. But I had supervisors who pressured me verbally to tell them where I will go. I calmly told them that I am not obliged to do so and did not give in. It is possible that they then cut you off from internal servers and files in the remaining two weeks of notice - fine, this is their weak attempt to put last pressure on, and I simply accepted this - I left with class. I left by not even telling colleagues where I went next - made a clear but polite cut. I highly recommend to leave silently and being less visible to peers in the last 14 days in the old job to avoid any kind of reasoning to be seen as bad-mouther. Another important thing: Focus own mindset on time to come and what happens next. Don't vest more energy on what bugged you in the last job, this is a closed chapter now.

[leashkapeesh]

You got my attention with your white cards & sealed the deal with the smile 😃 cup. Thank you for being brutally honest & doing all of this with clarity. I appreciate your help!

[oneskydestiny]

Accepted an offer today, resigning tomorrow! Thank you for your guidance. I feel much stronger knowing I do not have to disclose answers to any and all questions my current employer may have to be regarded with professionalism during future background investigations. Keeping it simple and straightforward!

[Stoic_optimist_realist]

The Friday before you give your resignation take all your personal items home. Be prepared for them to just let you go when you give your resignation; they will not want you potentially destroying files or anything else similar. If you really do not like the employer just walk out and I say that as a business owner. Companies want two week notices and it is a joke. NO employer gives an employee two weeks notice unless it is required by law such as the WARN act.

[mercedeswilkins]

You quit for you, your family and your health

[scotts]

If the company makes a habit of walking people out. I give them the same courtesy. “Here is my resignation letter, yes it’s effective immediately.”

[VirtualShepherdOfficial]

My employer has shamed people for putting a two weeks notice so this is really nice to be reminded I don't owe them anything. Thanks for the vid!

[ramathorn]

I sent my boss an email at the end of shift telling him I want to pursue other opportunity and it was not an easy decision. I’ve worked there for 15 years. I wanted to leave in good terms.

[Fabthefabulous]

After 2 years of working for this company and training others, always being the yes person with a 3% raise iv finally dared to say no to training a new supervisor who was hired over me i said: "I am confident that at this time, my primary focus should be on increasing my call count and maximizing my bonuses to ensure a substantial increase in my income. “Once mastered I'll be ready to assist others not only in providing excellent knowledge but also training in maximizing productivity. I’m feeling a bit burnt out at this time, so I need some time to regroup myself and improve.

[CKS]

I want to leave because I don't get recognised for the work I did. Manager took my idea stolen my work to present with CEO and he got promoted. Evil person