How can I give my two week notice with this situation?
I have been with a company for over a year and just had a situation where I applied for an internal promotion but the peer that won out was a "favorite" of supervisors, has no experience in that position, is protected (can’t do no wrong) and has anger issues. I was a "perfect" fit for that job, but just can’t win em’ all….. That instance of favoritism and office politics led me to actively seek alternative employment with another firm. I just received a call from my recruiter that they want to hire me and that the benefits/pay is double what I’m making now.
My immediate supervisor is on two week vacation until the 1st week of the year. Our director and office manager is here on site, but who should I address the letter of resignation to? I think my boss is on internal e-mail and think I should just send it to her with cc’s to the others. How and when should I break the news to the rest of the team too? They have the right to know immediately too. Thanks!
24 Responses
RepoMan18
05 Jun 2010
god knows and se
05 Jun 2010
Dont quit without "Planning"!
♥ BTriX♥♫
05 Jun 2010
Address the LOR to both of them, and just leave a copy on your supervisor’s desk.
Tell the rest of your coworkers after you have written and distributed the LOR. Give the higher-ups time to read it – they may want to make better offers/etc. So just let them know in due time.
Jet
05 Jun 2010
Yep, send the email To: the boss andd cc: the others.
Michael C
05 Jun 2010
Submit it to the Office Manager or HR Manager. List the circumstances, they should respect other opinions.
zclifton2
05 Jun 2010
Go on vaction for two weeks and give notice as you leave. It’s worth a try!
kurtbiewald
05 Jun 2010
congrats
worry only about how YOUR career goes or doesn’t
office karma is alive and well
get money, invest, retire
I.C. Stupid Peop
05 Jun 2010
Congrats on the new assignment!
I’d resign to the director, and CC everyone else. You can’t be expected to wait until your super comes back from vacation.
HappyGoLucky
05 Jun 2010
address it TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN….that way you cover your boss, human resources. and any manager that may be affected
Campbell Gramma
05 Jun 2010
If your boss is away, I would type a letter of resignation and submit it to the Human Resources Dept….and be done with it.
They will know how to get a hold of your boss if they feel the situation warrants it…and, sending an e-mail to resign sounds a little tacky.
valerie r
05 Jun 2010
what i would do is email to your immediate supervisor, ( if they are not reacheable) and hand deliver to the other two officers in your area. if they ask why, a good thing to say that wont be grudgeful is better opportunities where you are going. no one can blame you for bettering yourself.
lollipoppett2005
05 Jun 2010
First of all wait till you get the job offer in writing. Then address your letter to the office manager. I would presume the office manager is your acting line manager since your immediate supervisor is on vacation.
Best of luck in your new job by the way.
eli_star
05 Jun 2010
Your resignation should be in writing, not an email. You generally notify your immediate boss and HR first. I would address the letter to the office manager, assuming they also act as the HR manager. I think it’s better to tell your team in person, even individually. Remember, how you exit the company says a lot about you as a person, and you never know who you will cross paths with in the future.
Be sure you have an offer of employment in your hand from your new employer before giving notice.
taurus
05 Jun 2010
I would address it to the office manager. Copies to whoever else you want to notify. Or send it to the office manager and notify the others separately.
Tavi
05 Jun 2010
Well, if you ask me buddy just give them a typed up copy and put it in someone who is of "importance" mailbox. If you do not plan on going back, then who cares about a 2 weeks notice. You sound like you are worrying to much…to me it seems like they did you wrong, so why care so much about their personal needs?
GOOD LUCK… not a big deal! Trust me!
GiGi
05 Jun 2010
I would email like you said, but be sure to keep a copy, and I would print out a copy to give to the director & office manager, that way you are covering all bases, don’t tell any team members until you have given your notice.
Prakash V
05 Jun 2010
I was in a similar situation. I hand delivered letters to HR as well my supervisor’s supervisor. So in your case, you should let the director and office manager know.
The best thing you can do for your immediate sup is send them an email with your new contact info.
As soon as you deliver the letters (I think hard copy is better in this situation), let your team know.
I stayed with my place after being turned down three times due to favoritism. That was my own fault, I was naive about my skills speaking louder than my lips on my supervisor’s sup’s as…s…. I’m a lot happier where I am now.
tim2honorgod
05 Jun 2010
If you have another job offer that’s better. You just give your notice and you’ve done what you need to within professional courtesy. It is not your responsibility to wait while your boss is on vacation.
Congradulations on the job offer.
vpagan01
05 Jun 2010
seems like you have it all figured out, I agree with sending it to your boss first and cc to the rest. Make sure you keep a copy for yourself. Once you have sent the letters then you can let the rest of the crew know. Good luck with the next Job
dangeresque2
05 Jun 2010
I’d suggest to talk with your supervisor’s supervisor, maybe that’s the director you are mentioning, and the office manager at the same time. Have your written notice already typed up and printed out and bring it with you. Break the news to them verbally and chat it over. The purpose of this is to work out the details of your last day of work etc. Leave the print out with them, and tell them that you’ll follow up in e-mail so that everyone is up to speed. Then, talk to your coworkers, and then finally send out an e-mail describing your last day to those first three people, and cc your coworkers. Cc your personal e-mail too.
sweetiepi
05 Jun 2010
type a letter and give it to your immediate super. I would send a short e-mail to all your co-workes after the resignation is received by your supervisor. I would be to the point politly: an opportunity that I cannot pass up has been dropped in my lap and the timeing is perfect. it has been nice, thanks for the memories….blah, blah! congrats and good luck to you!!
Janet P
05 Jun 2010
Just submit to HR. I would not go into details, it sounds like you are whinny. Being a "favorite" is often part of being the "perfect fit".
When you write your letter remember that it may be read 10 years from now when none of this matters anymore. You want it to reflect your professionalism, not "oh poor me".
pullupacouch
05 Jun 2010
Why you were not chosen for the position is irrelevant. They chose someone else who they deemed to be more appropriate for whatever reason. It stinks. But it’s life. However, you never want to burn your bridges because you will always need references. I just took a prestigious position take required 3 letters of reference PLUS 5 additional resources. You never know when you will need as many former employers as possible.
Now when giving your 2 week notice you will want to put it in writing and give a copy to your director. If you will not see your supervisor it would be appropriate to leave a voicemail if possible asking for him/her to return your call. Only if all else falls should you use email. Address the notice: To Whom it May Concern. and make sure you save a copy for yourself.
Mention you have been offered a position with another company with double pay and benefits. Thank them for the opportunity to grow with their company and be done with it! When done diplomatically, the company will question in the future their hiring decisions as well as salary and benefit package.
Best of luck with your new job.
sisy j
05 Jun 2010
Attn: Management,
I have received a great job offer that I just can’t turn down.
is a good way to start off, no need for names. You have only been there a year, I feel they are lucky to be getting notice. Obviously they don’t value your work, they will once you are gone though. Go ahead and tell your co-workers it doesn’t matter. You won’t be there for long anyway.
Congratulations on your new job!
I have found the best 2 week notice is usually worded something like: "I would like to thank you for the opportunity to work here for the past year. I have learned a great deal, and will look back on my time here with warm regards.
Recent events have led me to seek other employment opportunities, and I have received an offer of employment at another firm. It is with deep regret that I offer my 2 week notice of resignation."
Copy your immediate manager, and appropriate HR people. Be prepared to be assaulted by the HR people as to why you want to leave. Your current co workers will think more highly of you if you give no reason. Sure, you’re angry at being overlooked for that promotion. But if you vent, you’ll only be written off as a bitter former worker. Leave quietly, and it looks like HR bungled something, and the company lost a valuable worker in the process. Your co-workers will find out what’s going on eventually. It’s no longer your problem, they have to keep working for a less than enlightened company. Move on. Focus on the bright new beginning, and leave the past behind.
Good Luck