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» duckierose - So I got the job! Now, how do I get rid of this one?

In response to So I got the job! Now, how do I get rid of this one? posted by fortytwostars:
Actually, I would recommend giving notice in person, but having written out (well, typed out and printed) a document stating

"I, soand so, hereby give my two weeks notice, effective on (date) given.

Thank you
(signature)"

Why? They're going to need to have it on file.

Do not say anything bad about the company, unless you never ever plan on ever mentioning you worked there to any future jobs. And, what if you list off all your complaints, and later in life you find yourself applying for a job with the sisterinlaw of you old boss? Bad idea. Do not burn bridges, no matter how tempting, unless you're fleeing the country, or only worked there for like, two days.

And, most importantly, never put anything bad in writing.

Also, for the last two weeks, try to be a model employee. Do NOT badmouth the old job or talk about how much better the new job will be anywhere on the internet. They may, at this point, be totally watching you. And, once again, you don't want to burn bridges and say bad crap about them, you know?

So, key points:
1) give resignation verbally, and in writing. Email a copy of the written resignation (as an attachment) after you give your verbal, so they have a hard copy.
2) No matter how tempting it is, do not burn bridges. Don't bitch to coworkers, or via email, or even here, after you have given your notice. Don't tell your boss exactly what you think of him.

Now, you can feel free to make some constructive criticism. Like "it might be easier for my replacement if __________" (suggestions: it's more clear cut what she'll be doing the first few weeks. Bonus: "Would you like me to write up a guide on how to do the job well?")

Also, don't feel like you have to be MEGA punctual for the last two weeks. That is way different than talking smack about the job. Go to the appointment. Take long lunches. Hell, goof off at your desk.

Just don't talk negatively about the company on company property or company time.

-- posted by duckierose