Quitting a Job the Wrong Way

Quitting a Job the Wrong WayQuitting a Job the Wrong WayQuitting a job can evoke a variety of conflicting emotions, from nostalgia for the job youre leaving behind to great relief to anticipationfor the new position. But emotions should not drive how you quit a job.We surveyed mora than 600 human resources managers about the most unusual way they have heard of someone quitting a job. Here are nine real-life examples of how not to quit, in plus-rechnen to some tips on exiting gracefully.1. Sticky businessThe employee who used a sticky note to explain why he was quitting gave new meaning to the term thinking small.2. Extended bathroom breakOne employee went to the bathroom and didnt return. Enough said.3. Tell one, tell allThe employee who quit by sending an email blast to the entire staff may be limited in future endeavors - unless town crier comes back as a hot job.4. Bricking itAn irate employee tossed a brick with I quit taped to it through a window. Not exactly a great way to bui ld your career.5. Informing the wrong peopleOne employee told coworkers it was his last day but forgot to let his boss or the HR manager know. I knew I was forgetting something6. Spousal assistanceDont delegate uncomfortable conversations. One employee had his wife call in to say he wouldnt be returning to work.7. Going shoppingMaybe the woman who went out to buy boots and never returned was hoping to get a salary hike at a new job.8. Antisocial mediaQuitting a job through a Facebook post, as one employee did, wont get you a lot of likes.9. This one takes the cakeBaking a cake with your resignation letter on top isnt in good taste - unless youre leaving to open a bakery.Quitting a job the right wayHow you end up quitting a job can have lingering repercussions. In the OfficeTeam survey these outlandish examples were taken from, 86 percent of HR managers polled said the manner in which someone quits a job will affect that persons future career opportunities. Consider these tipsLet yo ur boss know first. Your manager wont be pleased to learn of your departure through the office grapevine. Give him or her the courtesy of being the first to know youre leaving.Offer enough notice. Give your boss a least two weeks notice so he or she can begin the process of identifying your replacement and plan for someone to cover your workload.Keep it low-key. Making a dramatic exit might sound exciting or cathartic. But the impression you leave will last - and it wont be a good one. Even if youre fed up with your job, resist the urge to tell your boss what you really think on your way out the door. Youll only burn a bridge.Remain focused. Remember that you are still on the company payroll until your last day. Dont check out. Rather, use your remaining time to tie up loose ends and makes sure colleagues have the information and instructions they need to keep things moving once you leave.Leave the counteroffer on the table. Counteroffers are often more of a temporary bandage than a cure. While you may feel valued in the short term, the issues that prompted you to consider leaving will likely surface again.Stay in touch. Give your colleagues your email address. Be proactive and reach out via LinkedIn.Quitting a job and looking for another one? Robert Half can help you find a new opportunity in a variety of professional disciplines.Submit Your Resume Today