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How often are we in situations with a current job and another job waiting? I call it luck.

Come to think of resignation, I have only done it once before.   Back then, it was different outlook towards life – leaving a reasonable job in a big company and figuring out what the next job would be, after three years of working.  As the years go by, we have more responsibilities and more need for security, than in the younger days where the (perceived) opportunities were abundant. 

Some says it is better to do resignation on a Monday than a Friday, so as not to upset other’s weekend.  That is thoughtful.   As simple as “I have taken another offer”, it is a delicate situation to do it without hurting feeling, and exit with a decent sentiment on both sides that may cross path again.   Whatever one feels about the company, the reason for departure, if asked, is better expressed by the excitement in the new opportunity.

As to the question “Are there something I can do?” –  If a person informs the supervisor about a job offer before accepting, there is a fair probability in the department of retention.  In situations that the offer has been accepted, it would be less chance the person would change mind.

When the resignation is accepted, the discussion of last day would be the final piece of puzzle.   How do we settle any gaps?  Guiding the discussion towards “what needs to be done?” would be a lot easier than answering “when would you leave?”  It is simply a matter of writing up the areas of responsibilities and how long the transition could take if a warm body is available.

How do we break the news to others?  For the few close contacts, a personal update would be nice; otherwise, better to leave it to the boss.  The news network is powerful.  No-one is indispensable after all.

Posted in Career Management