Handing in your notice

eleanor.

So... how do I hand in my notice?

I have been in my part-time job for nearly 5 months but have just been offered my dream role elsewhere, at an amazing company, and for more money. I've accepted it and want to hand my notice in tomorrow.

I work with the director at my current job on a daily basis, so I'm planning on speaking to him in the morning and just saying I have been offered a great role elsewhere, for more money, and I would like to leave. Then follow it up in writing with an email.

I was actually offered this dream job 6 weeks ago, but turned it down as it was full-time and I only want to work 3-4 days a week so I can concentrate on self-employed work too. However, I told my current employers I had been offered this job and used it to negotiate a promotion and huge pay rise. In an unforeseeable turn of events I've now convinced the dream job people to offer it to me as part-time, so I am leaving this time. So it might be a little awkward handing my notice in as I was only promoted six weeks ago, but circumstances have changed now.

Please could anyone share their experiences of handing in their notice? I'm not particularly nervous and know what I need to do, but it would be helpful to hear about your experiences. What did you say, what did they say, etc.?

LadyMissA

they may see it as you kinda blackmailed them into the pay rise but it was their choice to do so at the time to keep you and that's not your fault.

Just ask if the director has 5 mins for a chat and have a letter ready saying something like the following
It is with regret I write this letter to hand in my notice for my role as ...............
My last working day will be ................ (giving all the notice you have to by law)
then say something like you have enjoyed working for them and thank them for all you have learnt etc

Have the chat and just say you have a new job and hand over the letter

Savvy_Sue

Before I write my letters of resignation, I always work out how much paid leave I think I'm still entitled to, and I put that in the letter. I then state whether or not I would like to be paid for it and work all my notice period, or whether I'd like to take it and therefore effectively finish on an earlier date. They don't HAVE to let you take leave in your notice period, in which case they'd be obliged to pay you for it, but it's worth stating your preference.

InsideInsurance

You dont need to apologise and you dont need to give reasons for leaving. You don't want to burn bridges unnecessarily so just be short and sweet about the whole thing.

Ultimately anyone who hands in their resignation and uses that as a negotiation tool for a payrise/ promotion etc has in my opinion shown their colours and an employer really shouldnt be surprised when that person then leaves.

anamenottaken

I agree with InsideInsurance but would add that you shouldn't resign until your offer from the potential employer is unconditional (that is they have confirmed the offer in writing without saying it is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, medical, CRB check or any other requirement).

eleanor.

Thanks for the replies guys, really useful tips.

I have just done it! I have my new offer confirmed in writing, and have just handed my notice in with current employer. Am not burning any bridges - have offered to do freelance work for current employer, which would be great and probably work very well for both of us.

Now I can look forward to starting my new role. I can't wait

getmore4less

eleanor. wrote: »

Thanks for the replies guys, really useful tips.

I have just done it! I have my new offer confirmed in writing, and have just handed my notice in with current employer. Am not burning any bridges - have offered to do freelance work for current employer, which would be great and probably work very well for both of us.

Now I can look forward to starting my new role. I can't wait

Make sure your new contract allows outside work.

eleanor.

getmore4less wrote: »

Make sure your new contract allows outside work.

Yup, will do - I already freelance at the moment and my new employers are aware of this, so will make sure the contract allows for it.