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Is it time to say goodbye? If you’re leaving your old job and moving on to something new, you are probably excited and perhaps a bit nervous. Here’s some expert advice on how to leave on a good note.
Don’t burn your bridges
Just because you’re leaving doesn’t mean you can afford to be careless or speak angrily to your former employer, says Peter Shaw, of the UK coaching organization Praesta. “You may work with these people again and future employers may seek references from your present organization years in the future,” Shaw told the Financial Times.
Keep the message positive
Tell everyone the same thing when you talk about your reasons for leaving, Shaw advises. “Make it about the opportunity you’ve been offered and present it in a positive light, even if there are less positive reasons,” he says.
Stay calm
This is not the time to tell your boss or colleagues everything that you ever disliked about the job, Shaw says. “Don’t settle scores, don’t bad-mouth people and don’t rubbish the organization.” If you absolutely must complain, do so to people who have no connection to your workplace. “Even if you only say negative things to one or two people at work, [it’s] likely to get around,” Shaw explains.
If your boss reacts badly…
“Don’t get caught up in the negative emotions,” advises consultant Ellen Grzyb of The Impact Factory. “You can’t solve their problems. Say you’re sorry they feel that way and get on with it.”
Your final weeks
“Don’t worry if you’re cut out of meetings,” says Nick Gebbie, managing director of The McLean Partnership in London. “You’re no longer part of the future. Remember that your employer can ask you to do whatever they want and if you’re put on something a bit menial and junior, that’s fine.”
Leave good memories behind
Be sure to finish projects or at least make sure that they are in good hands. If you mentor someone, “have a conversation where you tie things up with them,” Shaw advises. “You don’t want to be remembered for leaving a mess.”
Don’t burn your bridges
Just because you’re leaving doesn’t mean you can afford to be careless or speak angrily to your former employer, says Peter Shaw, of the UK coaching organization Praesta. “You may work with these people again and future employers may seek references from your present organization years in the future,” Shaw told the Financial Times.
Keep the message positive
Tell everyone the same thing when you talk about your reasons for leaving, Shaw advises. “Make it about the opportunity you’ve been offered and present it in a positive light, even if there are less positive reasons,” he says.
Stay calm
This is not the time to tell your boss or colleagues everything that you ever disliked about the job, Shaw says. “Don’t settle scores, don’t bad-mouth people and don’t rubbish the organization.” If you absolutely must complain, do so to people who have no connection to your workplace. “Even if you only say negative things to one or two people at work, [it’s] likely to get around,” Shaw explains.
If your boss reacts badly…
“Don’t get caught up in the negative emotions,” advises consultant Ellen Grzyb of The Impact Factory. “You can’t solve their problems. Say you’re sorry they feel that way and get on with it.”
Your final weeks
“Don’t worry if you’re cut out of meetings,” says Nick Gebbie, managing director of The McLean Partnership in London. “You’re no longer part of the future. Remember that your employer can ask you to do whatever they want and if you’re put on something a bit menial and junior, that’s fine.”
Leave good memories behind
Be sure to finish projects or at least make sure that they are in good hands. If you mentor someone, “have a conversation where you tie things up with them,” Shaw advises. “You don’t want to be remembered for leaving a mess.”
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