How should I quit my job?

[Gubb]

So I recieved contracts fr a new job today. Awesome.

But how should I quit my current poistion? I really don't get along with my boss, all my other workmates seem to be afraid of him.

Should I do it on Wednesday, quietly, man-to-man, or on Thursday, in the middle of a Territory Meeting, stand up, and throw the letter in his face in front of everybody?

I already have all the reference letters and whatnot I need.

Advice? or have you had any similar experiences?

[Sully60]

If it was an employer I could see myself being involved with again I wouldn't burn my bridges.

If I knew it was different I would have some fun with my departure

Give 'em hell!

[jrandom]

Burn no bridges and go silently into your good night.

It's a small country.

[Mully]

Walk in and lay a big steaming dump on his desk.

[jrandom]

If it was an employer I could see myself being involved with again...

In 2001, I threw a wobbly regarding my seriously shit manager when I left a company.

Now that guy is wedged into middle management at a large NZ engineering firm, and I've got sweet fuck-all chance of getting any contracts off them.

If I'd kept my mouth shut I wouldn't have prejudiced my interests.

Industries here are just too small to make enemies in; the ephemeral satisfaction of blowing some steam off isn't worth a risk to one's future livelihood.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

But how should I quit my current poistion? I really don't get along with my boss, all my other workmates seem to be afraid of him.

Boss... I quit,... see yah...

[Nagash]

[Jack] Shut up! Fuck you! You fuckin dick! Always ney saying everything I create! You piece of shit, you create something like inward singing! You fucking shit you fucking sit in your tower...

[Jack]...and fucking nap... what's funny? You fucking bitch!

[Jack]Fuckin, fuck yeah, fuckin... cockass! [long pause] You're fired from the band.

[Kage] Umm, that won't be necessary, Jack.
[Jack] Why?
[Kage] Well, I'm quitting.
[Jack] What?
[Kage] I quit.


Something along those lines would be suitably hilarious..

[jrandom]

I already have all the reference letters...

I've never seen an agent or HR manager who didn't insist on getting at least one referee on the phone. If you give them a letter, they'll call its author.

Making a scene upon departure from an employer always comes at a cost.

[Virago]

While the idea making a dramatic and triumphant exit may be appealing, you will in fact shit in your own nest.

It's a small world, and an even smaller country. You don't know who you will be working with, or contracting to, in the years ahead.

As was said above, never burn bridges. Go quietly and with dignity.

[Gubb]

You lot have given me some things to think about. Maybe it is best to handle it quietly.

Damn it.

I knew you lot were good for something, then again, in saying that, someone will come along soon enough, tell me i'm being a pussy, and get me to shit on the bosses desk.

[Nasty]

Slip him a letter privately .. and don't shit in your own nest ... that employer may one day be your referee ....

[firefighter]

yeah probably best not to burn bridges......but it would be fun to do something memorable! you only live once....either decision could be the best thing youv'e ever done.

[Nagash]

Have given me some things to think about. Maybe it is best to handle it quietly.

Damn it.

I knew you lot were good for something, thyen again, in saying that, someone will come along soon enough, tell me i'm being a pussy, and get me to shit on the bosses desk.

I'll be over your place soon, let me just right down those exact words..

[enigma51]

never burn your bridges

[doc]

If you are happy that your are going to a better job, accept that. Dont wind anyone up in the old one, hindsight is pretty useless when you fucked up.