Q: Usually when leaving a company, notifying your manager is good enough. However, if a situation has already involved Human Resources (such as a dispute with your manager or a harassment issue), request that a representative from Human Resources be present. It is easier to request a face to face meeting if you work in the same office or can easily travel to a common location (as you may do for other meetings). If either your manager or Human Resources are not readily reachable in person, you may request a phone call or video conference. It is not essential to fly or drive over 4 hours to break the news. When requesting a meeting, say "I would like to have a short meeting with you to discuss something. When is a time good today?" You do not need to say you are leaving your job at this point. Start off by thanking anyone present for taking the time to meet with you. Then, politely express that you have chosen to leave the company. Give your last date of employment. A 2-week notice is considered customary and professional. However, if the situation is serious as with a harassment issue, you may be waived the 2 week notice requirement. When you come into a meeting with strong, upsetting emotions, it is difficult to have a productive meeting. The meeting may become high-tension and leave both parties upset. This is not the best way to leave your job. It is important to remain as calm as possible, even if it pains you to do so. This means not to discuss all the negatives about your job. Keep it simple and short by briefly stating your reasons for leaving and move on. For example, if you are leaving because a conflict with you manager, do not say, "I am leaving because my manager is mean and doesn't understand me." Instead, you can say, "I am leaving due to conflict in management style and (your manager's name) would agree this work relationship is not working out". You may provide constructive criticism during an exit interview. If your company does not conduct exit interviews, you can ask your manager or Human Resources if you can provide suggestions on how to improve the company. If they decline, do not insist. If the company does want to hear your suggestions: Provide valuable suggestions or constructive criticism so that the company can retain its other employees. For example, if you left because of harassment, you can say "It would be good for the employees if the company provided additional harassment training". If you are leaving and already have a new job, it is OK to disclose the name of the new company and your new title. However, if you start discussing details such as your new responsibilities, it may seem like you are bragging and can leave a bad impression. Many jobs provide valuable knowledge and experience to help you advance your career. Even if you are leaving due to an unpleasant situation, it is important to recognize this fact and thank your manager for the opportunity. This will leave a good lasting impression. Your letter should state the basic details of your resignation. Present your resignation letter at the end of your meeting. This letter will be kept in your file and should include: A sentence telling the company you are leaving. Your last date of employment. A thank you for the opportunity to work for the company. An example of a good resignation letter would be: "I wish to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Sales Manager. My last date of employment will be April 5, 2014. Thank you for the opportunity to gain valuable experience and I wish the company good luck in the future".
A: Request a face to face meeting with you manager and/or Human Resources. Remain polite but truthful. Avoid showing any negative emotions such as anger and/or frustration. Do not focus unnecessarily on the negative. Offer constructive criticism. Do not brag about your new role. Thank your manager for the opportunity to work for the company. Have a signed resignation letter prepared.

Q: Check online to see if there are any guinea pigs in rescues or shelters in your area. You can search the websites of your local shelters or you can use general pet adoption websites, such as Petfinder.com. You can also look on the Guinea Pig Adoption Network for adoptable guinea pigs in your area. If you don't see any adoptable guinea pigs on your local shelter's website, don't assume they don't have any. Many shelters do not list their guinea pigs and other "exotics" for adoption online. However, beware of back yard breeders who sometimes post there. They will usually have numerous babies and will usually charge more than $20 re-homing fee for babies. Healthy, perfectly social Guinea pigs are frequently being rehomed on Craigslist at no fault of their own. Many backyard breeders breed solely for money and looks with little to no regard to health, longevity, or temperament of the animals they are producing. Pet stores and backyard breeders are notorious for selling sick, parasite-infected guinea pigs. Pet stores usually get their guinea pigs from pet mills that are like puppy mills for smaller animals. This is why they often get sick animals in stock. If you want to get your guinea pig from a breeder be sure to thoroughly check them out beforehand. Do online research on them. Make sure they are breeding their pigs ethically and with the animals best interest in mind. It's best to visit several breeders before choosing one. Pick the breeder that you feel most confident in.
A: Consider adopting an adult guinea pig from a rescue or shelter. Call around to local shelters and ask if they have any guinea pigs for adoption. Look in your local newspaper for classifieds or online classified websites, such as Craigslist, for guinea pigs to adopt. Avoid bad breeding situations.

Q: If your family already has a family tree, take time to review it. Ask your family about people on the tree that you don't recognize, and about important life events like marriage and childbirth which shaped the tree. If you don't have a family tree, work on a family tree (alone or with your family members) by gathering information and photos. Trace your ancestry by joining a genealogy project, visiting websites like ancestry.com, or getting DNA test to learn your exact ancestry. To make a family tree, you can draw a tree and extend a branch for each family member. Put their name and photo on that branch. Once you have learned what cultures are represented in your family tree, learn more about them. You may begin your research with a fair amount of prior knowledge, or you might know very little about what culture(s) you come from. Look online or at your local library for information about history, religion, dress, etiquette, and holidays. Talk to your family about ancestors that they remember. Ask them to share memories about your family members. If you have family that emigrated to the country you're living in now, ask for them to share memories and details of their home country. Ask family about where they grew up, what kind of foods they made or make, holidays they celebrate, and what traditions they practice(d). Bring out photos that you have of family members. Ask your family to bring out old photos as well. Share them and talk about them. Ask about the people in the photos that you don't recognize. If the photos aren't organized, put them in a photo album to be reviewed in the future. You can also scan the photos to create a digital album. Visiting the gravestones of deceased family members may seem morbid, but it is a good way to see part of your family's history firsthand. If you know where your ancestors' gravestones are located, visit them with family. Take photos of them, transcribe them, and document them for future generations.
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Review your family tree. Research the culture represented in your family tree. Talk to relatives. Look at old photos. Go to the cemetery.