Monday, September 7, 2015

15 rules for quitting your job


We all have our reasons for quitting a job, some of them emotional. Follow these guidelines and you'll avoid making moves you'll later regret

Rule No. 1: Don’t go public

Rule No. 2: Give two weeks notice, but be prepared to be sent home immediately 

Rule No. 3: Offer help in transitioning 

Rule No. 4: Don’t return unless invited

Rule No. 5: Be circumspect in offering your reasons for leaving

Rule No. 6: Don’t meet up for gripe sessions with co-workers still at the company

Rule No. 7: Don’t write anything negative or sensitive on Glassdoor that could be traced back to you

Rule No. 8: Return or offer to return everything

Rule No. 9: Consider asking for a letter of recommendation or LinkedIn recommendation

Rule No. 10: Keep in touch with former colleagues

Rule No. 11: Get feedback

Rule No. 12: Don’t badmouth the company to customers

Rule No. 13: Avoid going to a direct competitor

Rule No. 14: Don’t rage-quit

Rule No. 15: Don’t stay past your expiration date

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