Quitting 101: How to Professionally Leave Your Job
Channel: zengig
Date: 2023-03-02

In this episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast, Pete and Ricky share tips and advice on how to quit your job gracefully. Get insights into common questions like whether giving a two weeks notice is mandatory, the relevance of reference checks, and the proper way to inform your employer. Additionally, Pete and Ricky share valuable insights on why it's essential to exit your job professionally. If you're contemplating quitting your job, this is an episode you don't want to miss! 

Advice for quitting your job professionally:
1. Provide a minimum of two weeks' notice when resigning from your job as a courtesy to your employer. This timeframe allows your organization to locate a replacement or make the necessary arrangements.
2. Protecting your professional reputation is essential, as references will be checked, and you don't want to avoid someone in public because of how you left the situation.
3. When initiating the conversation, choose a method that feels comfortable for you, but a more personal approach is preferable. It's best to prepare your resignation letter and follow up with a face-to-face conversation to avoid prolonging the process.
4. If you choose to provide feedback, ensure it's constructive and not intended to criticize someone or something unnecessarily. Feedback can be valuable if it helps address an issue or improve a situation.

Additional resources:
1. How to write a resignation letter: https://zengig.com/letters-templates/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/
2. How to write a goodbye letter to your boss: https://zengig.com/letters-templates/how-to-write-a-goodbye-letter-to-your-boss/
3. Should I quit my job?: https://zengig.com/blog/should-i-quit-my-job-and-other-pressing-quitting-questions-answered/
4. Quiet quitting, is it worth it: https://zengig.com/podcast/quiet-quitting-is-it-worth-it/