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Week 11: Two Weeks’ Notice and Plan for Excellence
How to Give a Two Weeks' Notice
Video Time: 4 Minutes Action Time: 30 Minutes – 3 Hours
Video Time: 4 Minutes
Action Time: 30 Minutes – 3 Hours
1
Always give written notice.
You don’t want to have the news travel through word of mouth or a text. Nothing screams, “I never took this job seriously while I was here and I haven’t learned anything about being responsible,” than sending a text to your boss while you’re at the beach telling them that you are officially quitting. Make sure you have your two weeks in writing. If things go haywire, it’s good to have that paper trail for a fall back.
1
Always give written notice.
You don’t want to have the news travel through word of mouth or a text. Nothing screams, “I never took this job seriously while I was here and I haven’t learned anything about being responsible,” than sending a text to your boss while you’re at the beach telling them that you are officially quitting. Make sure you have your two weeks in writing. If things go haywire, it’s good to have that paper trail for a fall back.
2You want your letter to consist of the following:
the current date, your gratitude for your employer, your official end date two weeks from when you give it to your boss. You also want to make sure you talk about what you liked about the job and wish your boss well. Always keep the relationship open and professional. Don’t forget your John Hancock either to make it official! (I feel like there should be a signature or “Founding Fathers” based joke here, but I cannot think of one)
3It’s always better to tell your supervisor in person.
If you physically cannot be there in person, try sending an email.
2You want your letter to consist of the following:
the current date, your gratitude for your employer, your official end date two weeks from when you give it to your boss. You also want to make sure you talk about what you liked about the job and wish your boss well. Always keep the relationship open and professional. Don’t forget your John Hancock either to make it official! (I feel like there should be a signature or “Founding Fathers” based joke here, but I cannot think of one)
3It’s always better to tell your supervisor in person.
If you physically cannot be there in person, try sending an email.
4
Try and keep the exchange as polite and respectful as possible.
During this time emotions may arise. They may express anger in you leaving, but be confident in your decision. Stay calm, cool, and collected. If you follow these steps you are doing nothing wrong and are showing every courtesy to your company. You never know when you might need a reference!
4
Try and keep the exchange as polite and respectful as possible.
During this time emotions may arise. They may express anger in you leaving, but be confident in your decision. Stay calm, cool, and collected. If you follow these steps you are doing nothing wrong and are showing every courtesy to your company. You never know when you might need a reference!
5To further expand your paper trail, emailing your Two-Weeks’ Notice is always a good idea.
This helps make sure there is no miscommunication and assures that your notice has no way of being lost in the matrix.
6There is a chance that you may receive a counteroffer from the job you are trying to leave.
If this happens, you may not have enough time to think it over. You should ask yourself if this counteroffer is better than your current job, leading to a negotiation. Ensure you know what you are looking for before you negotiate, or you could be back right where you started. Don’t forget to use the tools we gave you last week to make sure you get exactly what you want.
5To further expand your paper trail, emailing your Two-Weeks’ Notice is always a good idea.
This helps make sure there is no miscommunication and assures that your notice has no way of being lost in the matrix.
6There is a chance that you may receive a counteroffer from the job you are trying to leave.
If this happens, you may not have enough time to think it over. You should ask yourself if this counteroffer is better than your current job, leading to a negotiation. Ensure you know what you are looking for before you negotiate, or you could be back right where you started. Don’t forget to use the tools we gave you last week to make sure you get exactly what you want.
Be sure to check out the next episode as we will talk about Planning for Excellence! See you there!