What do I say to my boss to let him know I am quitting?

Question

I have been on a leave of absence from work for personal reasons and have decided I want to quit my job. What should I say when I tell my boss I am quitting? I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity he gave me, however, I don't want to go into any detail as to why I am quitting or what my next step in life will be.

Answer 1

It`s been a pleasure working for you sir and here but I have to quit. I am so very sorry,But this choice is due to reasons I want to keep to myself.Again I am sorry.But I wish you luck in business boss. Have a nice day.









The truth will set you free! I am pretty sure this will work because if you have been a very hard working employee it should be just fine by him. I think he will be glad you came to him and he would be glad you feel comfortable to tell him this.

Answer 2

tell your boss that you appreciate all of the time you have been able to spend at the office/work and let him know that you are forever grateful for the opportunity you have spent there. After reflection on your leave of absence, you feel that due to personal reasons (he doesnt have a right to ask what reasons they specifically are), you have decided to expand your horizons and part ways from the company for your own best interest. You feel badly for leaving, but that it would be a good opportunity for the company to find someone new and expand their horizons as you will be doing. Be civil, as Im sure you will be, and let him know it's a step in your life you need to take at this point, and that you are at the point where a change needs to be made for yourself. Im sure they will admire you for your strength and your ability to care for yourself. Good luck in your future endeavors, I recently did exactly what you are doing, and it helped a lot, and its pretty much the same situation. GOod luck!

Answer 3

Notify your employer of your resignation as soon as you can. It's common practice to give no less than two weeks notice. It's also best to do this in writing (and save a copy of the letter for yourself) so they have it on file. Explain your reason for leaving, suggest a terminal date, and express appreciation to your boss and to the company for the help and opportunities you have received. Keep your statements short and positive, and it's important to keep your letter as brief and focused as possible. Check if your company has regulations specifying how much notice is required, but regardless, don't give less than two weeks. Do this with a positive attitude, no matter what your reason for leaving.



Here is a resignation letter guide:

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resignationletters/a/resignationlet.htm



Good luck!

Answer 4

Give a letter of resignation. Be sure to give at least two weeks notice if you want to leave on good terms. Here's an example.



Jimmy Jo Schmo (your name)

101 Whatever Road (your address)

Your City, Ca 12345

[phone]

[e-mail]



Thursday, August 23, 2007



Mr. Allan (boss’s name )

Supervisor (boss’s position)

Balls-R-Us (company name)

91 Whatever Street (company address)

Their City, Ca 12345



Dear Mr Allan:



This letter is to inform you that I am resigning from my position as basketball polisher at Balls r Us, effective August 25, 200, due to personal reasons.



Thank you for the opportunities for professional and personal development that you have provided me during the last two years.



I have enjoyed working for the Balls R Us corporation and appreciate the support provided me during my employment with the company.



If I can be of any help during this transition, please let me know.



Sincerely,



Jimmy Jo Schmo

Answer 5

Give two weeks notice that your resigning your position in writing. This will, usually, keep you in good standing with the company, and you can use them for references when you decide to find a new job. Also, this way will most likely give you the opportunity to come back if you decide to do so in the future.



Giving a two-week notice is a normal practice in the workplace if you want to quit a job on good terms.



Anything other than that will be seen as less than good standing, and it may come back to haunt you later when you try to find another job, and they ask you how you left your last job.

"I quit" is the worst thing you can say to that question, when it comes to job-hunting. And believe me, they will ask!!!!



Put in your two-weeks notice and keep your job-record clean. You will be glad you did!!!!

Answer 6

Submit your letter of resignation, stating briefly your reasons for leaving the company and expressing your gratitude for the opportunity given to you to work in the company.

Answer 7

I would put in a 2 weeks notice, so then they can work on getting another person to fill your spot. And how you enjoyed working there, but you are going on to bigger and better things.. That is if your boss is nice..



If your boss is mean. I would tell them how you feel and that you quit. I would say it is a professinal way though, cuz remember they are on your resume... Show them that you dont have to take BOSSY ABUSE anymore...

Answer 8

I am leaving my position as well. What I would suggest is that you compose a letter of resignation AND a letter of thanks. You can find both, as templates, in the Microsoft Office Templates section.



My supers were really cool with it. They loved the letter of thanks and of course the resignation letter as well.



Both letters went as smooth as silk.



You can be somewhat vague about it, although some like to have a reason. "Personal Reasons" is a reason that some can live with, however there are some that want to know how personal. You could call the HR people and ask what how specific you need to be.



Good Luck to you in your future!!!! : )

Answer 9

Be honest with him, tell him due to personal reasons which you don't wish to go into detail. You won't be able to return to work. Tell him you appreciate working at the company, learned alot, and made some friends along the way.



Say "you don't want any hard feelings, but at this time in your life it is what you feel you need to do".

Answer 10

You don't need to tell your boss anything that you don't want to, but give your notice in writing and be polite. Find out whether you need to come in and work out your notice to avoid losing any benefits you may have built up. It's usually acceptable to answer a question by saying, "I'd rather not say."

Answer 11

You can say something like: Since I've been out on leave, there have been a few changes in my life that I really can't go into but I'm afraid it means I have to resign. I'm really sorry to do this but I have to do what I have to do and I appreciate everything you've done for me.



That's it!

Answer 12

Just tell him/her that are personal things going on your life at the present time that would conflict with your work and it would be best if you would quit for both yourself and for the job.

Answer 13

Honesty is always the best policy. Just be honest with you boss and let him/her know that you thank them for every opportunity they have given you and that you believe it is time for a change. You do not need to let them know your personal story and if they ask just let them know that it is your personal life and you do not need to answer that question. But always try to be as cordial to your boss no matter what is said. Honesty still works.

Answer 14

you don't have to explain your reasons for leaving if they are completely unrelated to the job. that job solely pays the bills. it doesn't hold you at night or wipe away your tears when your kittycat dies.

i think if they were related to the job, then it's your duty to inform management as to why/how they ran off a perfectly competent worker.



you are STILL an individual human being not umbilicized (yeah, that's right... umbilicized) to your job.

Answer 15

always write a letter for a 2 weeks notice before you decide to quit. Its the best way. Never quit on the spot.

Answer 16

I'd say: "It was a great pleasure working for you, but I've found a job that I really like, so I just wanted to quit." I'm only 11, but I've seen this dialog in a movie.

Answer 17

just tell him thank u 4 the opportunity and that u quit

for personal reasons.

Answer 18

Tell your boss that it's not working out and your leaving.. If he asks any question you don't have to answer him.. Just tell him it's personal reasons..

Answer 19

Express your gratitude for the opportunity he gave you and that you're moving on to explore other opportunities effective such and such day. That's about all you need to say.

Answer 20

Give 2 weeks and say found a better job.

Answer 21

i think that u should just let him no wats wrong and than tell him that u want to quit

Answer 22

When quitting, one does not need to explain why, just like the employer doesn't explain why you're being fired. Thanks are in order if they are sincere. No other protocol is required.

Answer 23

tell it straight to his face....dont let it get to him by somebody else..you need to tell him...straight! if he doesnt want you to quit he might give u a raise...who knows?

Answer 24

This-



http://www.careerbuilder.com/monk-e-mail/Default.aspx?cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=1f0924f42b1c4673a023dbc02ba223c0-241210826-JD-5&ns_siteid=ns_us_g_monkemail



Steps-

1-Go to Pre Recorded

2-Press I Quit

3- Email it to your boss



It is very sincere if you ask me!

Answer 25

say exactly that.just be honest with your boss especially if u have respect for him.im sure it will be fine.

Answer 26

watch the sharpie commercial about the one that the girl is quitting just wright realy big I QUIT!!!! and give him the paper

Answer 27

I quit!

Answer 28

just say im quitting .

Answer 29

Thank you for the opportunity, but I hate you. And this job. And I'd rather prostitute than work here.

Answer 30

Explain to them that you are not sure that that type of buisness is what you want to to continuue with.

Answer 31

um you should say



"its been a pleasure working for you sir....have a nice day"

Answer 32

Just quit...

Answer 33

use the markers that write out loud

Answer 34

Play....take this job and shove it....