Resignation Pros and Cons Before you make the decision to quit, be absolutely sure that this is the right decision. An employee once called me the day after she started her new job. She hated it, regretted resigning and wanted to come back.By the time we heard from her, we had already filled the position and she was out of luck. If youre not sure about the position you are considering taking, ask if you can spend a day in the office shadowing the staff. It may reinforce your decision to take the position or help you decide you dont want it. Weigh the Options Do you have another job offer? If so, weigh the pros and cons of the new position versus your current position. Consider the work environment, flexibility, salary and benefits in addition to the job responsibilities. How about opportunities to advance? If the new job comes up ahead on all counts and you feel sure that this is the right change to make, dont hesitate. No new job on the horizon? Before you quit, consider the basics. It will take about three to six months, sometimes longer, to find a new job. Unless you quit for a good cause, you may not be eligible for unemployment benefits. Do you have enough savings or other income to manage on? Even if your employment situation isnt the best, you might want to consider hanging on to the job you have, as well as your paycheck, and starting your job search before you resign. That old saying that its easier to find a job, when you have a job does hold true. Give Notice If you have an employment contract that states how much notice you should give, abide by it. Otherwise, its appropriate to offer two weeks notice. However, in some cases, you may feel that you are unable to stay for another couple of weeks. Here are some of the reasons when you could quit without notice. No Obligation If your employer asks you to stay longer than two weeks (or the time period in your contract) you have no obligation to stay. Your new employer will be expecting...
Posted on: Wed, 14 May 2014 10:35:10 +0000
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