{"id":24535,"date":"2023-05-31T15:49:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T15:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efectio.com\/?p=24535"},"modified":"2023-05-31T15:49:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T15:49:15","slug":"the-employee-journey-how-to-resign-and-prioritize-a-positive-exit-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/efectio.com\/en\/the-employee-journey-how-to-resign-and-prioritize-a-positive-exit-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The Employee Journey: How to Resign and Prioritize a Positive Exit Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>People in 2023 will change their jobs regularly. Around <a href=\"https:\/\/novoresume.com\/career-blog\/career-change-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">one-third<\/a> of employees will change jobs every 12 months.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>They may not feel fulfilled<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>They may believe that the work environment is toxic<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>They may get a better offer elsewhere<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Ultimately, they may not feel fulfilled in their current line of work<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also possible that it\u2019s none of the things listed above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your reasons may be, you need to leave the right way. Here\u2019s how you should handle this part of the employee journey. Here\u2019s how you should resign to <strong>ensure your exit experience is positive<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/efectio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-31-at-18.44.31-min-1024x709.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/efectio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-31-at-18.44.31-min-1024x709.png 1024w, https:\/\/efectio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-31-at-18.44.31-min-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/efectio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-31-at-18.44.31-min-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/efectio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-31-at-18.44.31-min.png 1033w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Rethink your decision<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you decide, you need to ensure that it\u2019s final. Going back on your words is not simple (even when not impossible), and you will lose face in the firm where you decide to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Create a list<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Ponder on your life-work balance<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>See how this fits your long-term goals<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Consider if an offer from another post has an expiry date<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s generally a good idea to <strong>make a list<\/strong> (listing all the pros and cons of leaving). Even if you have it all in your head, it will be much different once you see it in writing. This way, you\u2019ll get a clearer picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about how it affects your <strong>long-term goals<\/strong> and your <strong>life-work balance<\/strong>. If the commute to the new job is one hour longer, how will this daily loss of an hour affect you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, unless you\u2019re leaving for a <strong>limited-time offer<\/strong>, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to weigh your choices. Even then, you don\u2019t have to decide right away. Sleep on your decision for a while, and talk to people you trust and whose opinions you value before making up your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember that, ultimately, <strong>the decision is yours<\/strong>. You\u2019ll reap the benefits and suffer the consequences. Even if it\u2019s a mistake, it needs to be a mistake that you\u2019re making. You need to be the one taking responsibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>Make a plan (schedule)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decided, you must return to your contract and <strong>study the termination clause<\/strong>. How much in advance should you notify your employer? This should be the starting point. You should also look at non-compete and confidentiality clauses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another issue you need to assess is your <strong>financial readiness<\/strong>. Are you ready to leave? Many people live from paycheck to paycheck, and a pay date gap at a different company may cause a problem. You may also get paid less for your first month there. Also, there\u2019s a scenario where you leave without securing the next job. In this scenario, this is the most important factor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you need to trace your next few steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Preparing the resignation letter<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Talking to your employer<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Talking to your coworkers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Tying loose ends<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These things need to be done <strong>in this particular order<\/strong>. You don\u2019t want to talk to your employer without already having the letter ready, and you don\u2019t want them to find out from someone else at the office. Tying loose ends before you make it official will seem a bit unfair on your part. It will indicate that you\u2019re hiding things while knowing them too far in advance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li>Prepare a resignation letter<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The quickest way to do this is to look up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rezi.ai\/posts\/resignation-letter-examples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">resignation letter templates<\/a> and adjust them to your situation. The form is important, and while you want to put a personal stamp on it, remember what this letter is for (<strong>hint: it\u2019s not a literary piece<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the template will already consist of all this, here\u2019s a brief rundown on how you want to approach this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Start with a professional salutation<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Tell them your intention first thing in the letter<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Express your gratitude and reflect on your career there<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>You don\u2019t have to give your reasons (but you can)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Promise that you\u2019ll wrap up your work<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Offer to help hire and onboard your replacement (if there\u2019s time)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>End on a promising note and sign off<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing to remember is that this is generally a great way to communicate your resignation. More or less, you can stick to your blueprint during the interview with your employer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to one survey, around 30% of the workforce changes jobs every 12 months. In other words,<strong> you\u2019re not doing anything your employer is already not accustomed to<\/strong>. If you do this tactfully, you\u2019ll leave a good impression, and you\u2019ll be able to return at any point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\"><li>Talk to your supervisor and team members<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The next thing you need to do is go and face your supervisor. If they\u2019re this scary authoritarian figure, you might not look forward to it. At the same time, if they\u2019re a great and understanding boss, it may be even harder to tell them that you\u2019re leaving. Good bosses understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/efectio.com\/en\/role-of-motivation-in-employee-retention\/\">role of motivation in employee retention<\/a>, but there\u2019s only so much they can do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember one thing (that we\u2019ve already stated in the previous section) &#8211; <strong>you\u2019re doing nothing new or wrong<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important thing is that you don\u2019t go in there unprepared. Same as with your resignation letter, have an outline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Tell them straight away that you\u2019re leaving<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Express gratitude<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Offer further help and wish them well<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn\u2019t have to take too long; it\u2019s just very important that they\u2019re the first person you tell in the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once this is done, <strong>make sure to tell your coworkers<\/strong>. If you want, you can exchange personal contacts (if you haven\u2019t already) and promise them that you\u2019ll stay in touch (even if you don\u2019t intend to). The key is keeping things civil, polite, and respectful. If there\u2019s any bad blood, it\u2019s time to resolve it. Start this next chapter on the right foot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\"><li>Offer to help onboard your&nbsp; replacement<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, if the employer is satisfied, they\u2019ll offer you better. If this fails, they\u2019ll ask you if you can take a more active role in preparing your replacement. Sometimes, this means sitting in interviews and reviewing resumes. At other times, they\u2019ll just ask you to <strong>help onboard them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the onboarding process is supposed to be automatic, the truth is that you have a lot of practical knowledge that cannot be transferred in any other way than through mentorship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just keep in mind that <strong>you won\u2019t have too much time<\/strong>. At best, it will be a process of several weeks, and you need to cram as much helpful information as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you\u2019re not just supposed to tell them how to do things. You\u2019re also supposed to share what\u2019s the simplest way to do things most effectively. This is why it\u2019s you and not anyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you have so little time, you want to train them through a <strong>hands-on approach<\/strong>. Just show them what you do and what it\u2019s like to be in your skin. Nothing will prepare them better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\"><li>Remain professional and tie loose ends<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In the previous section, we discussed helping your replacement get accustomed to your work. The best way to help them (even more than with onboarding) is to avoid leaving some of your unresolved mess. So, work extra hard these weeks to <strong>tie up any loose ends<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sounds counterintuitive to many people, but this is what separates the industry&#8217;s top echelon from the rest. Remember that <strong>you don\u2019t want to burn any bridges<\/strong> and that people observing your resignation period may determine your professional future (at one point). People migrate; your current employer may be your future recruitment or boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even outside of this pragmatism, doing your job to the end is right. Your <strong>work ethic<\/strong> is the most important thing; it\u2019ll carry you through any career. Leaving any job unfinished is a sign of bad manners and a piece of baggage that you don\u2019t want to carry around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\"><li>Celebrate the next chapter of yoru life<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, when it\u2019s all done, you must celebrate starting the next chapter of your life. The thing is that all of the above-listed steps are stressful. In other words, it was a lot of work, doubt, consideration, and stress. Now, it\u2019s time to <strong>reward yourself for making it to the end<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you need to consider who you will invite to this event. You can call your coworkers, but you can also celebrate with your closest friends. Sometimes, you\u2019re leaving due to a bad collective, and throwing a goodbye party wouldn\u2019t make much sense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t even have to throw a party. There\u2019s nothing wrong with spending the weekend playing video games (that you\u2019ve bought but never had the time to play due to work). The key is finding something that\u2019s fulfilling, relaxing, and rewarding. A reward is a relative term; it only makes sense if you feel rewarded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>A positive exit experience can ensure a great new start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like with any other thing in life, there\u2019s <strong>the right way to quit<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to start by ensuring that your decision is final. Making any plans or steps before you\u2019re 100% sure it\u2019s the right thing to do makes no sense. Then, you should make a timetable. It starts with the date you submit your resignation letter and proceeds with the scheduled meeting with your boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things will evolve differently from then on, but you must <strong>handle them like a pro<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Srdjan Gombar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"151\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/efectio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24536\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Veteran content writer, published author, and amateur boxer. Srdjan is a Bachelor of Arts in English Language &amp; Literature and is passionate about technology, pop culture, and self-improvement. His free time he spends reading, watching movies, and playing Super Mario Bros. with his son.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People in 2023 will change their jobs regularly. 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