The best-case scenario—and honestly, the most common reaction—is that your boss will accept your resignation with understanding and sincere congratulations. Your manager will be happy to see that you're advancing your career and moving on to something bigger and better.
Depending on their emotional state at the time of your conversation, your manager may become immediately upset, or even furious that you are resigning. They may feel a sense of betrayal, as well as anxiety about how they will manage the workload without you.
A ton of managers take resignations bizarrely personally — acting as if the person leaving has dealt them, and the organization, a callous and devastating blow. But people leave jobs! And sometimes they leave at times that are inconvenient for the employer. That's just a normal part of doing business.
During your meeting with your boss, you can state the general reason why you're leaving, but you don't need to offer specific details.
Give thanks for the opportunity and how it's helped you. But don't feel the need to over-explain. You can say something like: "I can't thank you enough for allowing me to grow my skills here, but, after much thought, I've decided it's time for me to move on.
Quiet quitting is when employees continue to put in the minimum amount of effort to keep their jobs, but don't go the extra mile for their employer. This might mean not speaking up in meetings, not volunteering for tasks, and refusing to work overtime. It might also result in greater absenteeism.
Thanking them for what they gave to your small business or to your team will go a long way. Make sure to commend the hard work they put in, and coordinate with the other employees to show them appreciation from the entire team. This will go a long way in the future; you never want to burn any bridges.
And, bosses all too often take quitting quite personally. Many bosses will interpret quitting as you abandoning them. In fact, many of my clients have experienced this very occurrence and find it quite traumatic.
Leaving a job can be an emotional experience for you and your boss. When you tell your supervisor you're quitting, you are essentially stating that you are firing him as your boss. He may feel shocked, angry, or defensive. He may have to answer to a superior about why you decided to leave.
On top of this, “if you quit a job and don't have something else lined up, that is very psychologically uncomfortable for the average person,” says Doman. “Emotionally and neurologically, the brain doesn't like uncertainty or ambiguity.”
The workplace can be a challenging environment, and while it's natural to feel proud of your achievements, it's essential to be aware of how your colleagues may perceive them. In some cases, even your boss may struggle with feelings of envy towards you, which can harm your career progression.
Why you may regret quitting. You may regret quitting a previous job because factors that led to you leaving your position no longer are important. Finding a better opportunity, pursuing a college degree, relocating or dealing with a personal or family matter may no longer influence your career decisions.
But guilt is a natural feeling that many people have when leaving an employer, especially if the company's been great to you. And even though you shouldn't feel bad, our brains are great at coming up with reasons that you should.
They're unhappy with management
A common reason good employees leave is due to inefficient or unskilled management. All employees want others to hear and value their opinions, and they can become frustrated if their managers or company leaders are not open to their input.
Your resignation should be done formally with written notice of intent, not via phone or email. Arrange to meet with your manager and take your resignation letter with you prepared to resign in person, although you may be asked to email it to your manager instead.
Escalate the matter: If your employer is still not accepting your resignation or providing a relieving letter, you can escalate the matter to the HR department or higher authorities in the company. You can also approach a labour lawyer for legal advice.
It is best to resign in a face to face meeting, giving your current employer as much notice as possible. If you work from home and need to resign as soon as possible, a video call is the next best option. Choose a quiet, convenient time to meet with your manager before notifying your colleagues.
Pay discrepancies are one of the leading causes of quiet quitting. The issue isn't that employees don't want to do the extra work but don't feel appropriately compensated for their efforts. More than money, the root of the problem is a lack of respect.
Up to 67% of US employees and 85% worldwide could be quiet quitting. A Gallup report states that only 15 percent of employees are actively engaged at work, which means up to 85% could be quiet quitting.
This differs from the “great resignation” in which employees left their jobs in droves. In quiet quitting, employees simply stop putting in the extra effort. They become disengaged and unproductive, but they don't make a fuss about it.
You might feel embarrassed to go back to a company you turned down, but given today's tight labor market, Minshew says “many employers would be delighted to re-engage a candidate that they have been previously speaking to, if they have not already filled the role.”