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» Melissa Dylan - Other than the standard two weeks notice you give your boss when

Hi allover,

Your boss sounds like a real peach. Considering the fact that she's also leaving the company, naming her as your real reason for leaving isn't necessary. If she were to continue in that position I'd suggest a nicely-worded memo to higher-ups detailing the difficulties you've had with her, because your replacement might be faced with the same things. But since she is leaving that won't be an issue and bringing the difficulties you've had with her to their attention isn't needed.

Tell them how excited you are about this new job/opportunity. That should be as much explanation as they need. Reiterate how grateful you've been for the opportunity they've given you, but that the job opening in Africa was too perfect to pass up.

It really sounds like this director job in Africa is where you belong! Congratulations, I hope you enjoy it as much as you did while you were a volunteer.

Good luck!