Best way to resign from a job

[trifish]

Long story short, I have been employed at my current company for two years now. Generally I have felt supported and been happy with the company, though my position has changed recently to where I don't feel like they have my back and I can't necessarily count on them. They offered me an opportunity two years ago when I didn't have one and I am grateful to them for that. That being said, I have a baby on the way and I need the stability of a salaried position and not a mostly commission based job.

I have found and been offered a position at another company that I would like to accept. Pay is great, good benefits, great work environment, whole 9 yards. I really wanted this job for a while and I'm ecstatic to have it offered to me. That being said, I need to resign my position at my current company. I am the only salesman in my region and I know this will leave my current company in a lurch. What is the best/most diplomatic way to resign my current position and be able to maintain a good relationship with them? The new company wants me to start ASAP.

[smalljawguy]

Minimum 2 week notice in my opinion. Other than that, be up front with them, thank them for the opportunity and let it go at that.

[bdog7198]

Two weeks notice in a written form, finish out those two weeks working just as hard as you always did, do you best to leave things ready for the next person to step in easily.

and obviously don't listen to the idiot responses that will soon show up.

[FlipSide]

Just tell them thanks for the time, but you have got a better opportunity that you cant pass up.

[Mark Perry]

Be honest. say exactly what you just said when you sit down to talk with them. Prepare a resignation letter beforehand thanking them for your time there that includes your last day you will be there. Take the high road in the letter and walk away respectfully. That is about all you can do.

[Babe Winkleworm]

Drive a backhoe thru the front door that'll get you over there quick

[dstep0]

Two weeks notice in a written form, finish out those two weeks working just as hard as you always did, do you best to leave things ready for the next person to step in easily.

and obviously don't listen to the idiot responses that will soon show up.

This. The best way to leave is to make it so that they can function until a replacement is found AND have it ready for the new person to step in and pick it up as soon as they arrive. The biggest thing would be to make sure you have written documentation of all your responsibilities and a step by step how to complete tasks that you have. We call them SOP (standard operating procedures.) They should be written to the point that anyone can step in and complete the task. This isn't always possible but just leave things covered as best you can.

[Rider99XX]

"Take this job and shove it....I aint working here no more"

[OkieBud]

Minimum 2 week notice in my opinion. Other than that, be up front with them, thank them for the opportunity and let it go at that.

[BigSexyPhoenix]

I guess I will add a little spin to it. First, i believe in giving notice when it is feasible to do so but sometimes things don't work out perfectly. If the new job is something you have been wanting and they want you to start asap are you going to risk losing it to give notice to an employer that you feel doesn't have your back?
Second, if you leaving will put your employer in a bind maybe they should have thought of that all this time that they have been making you unhappy.
Things don't work like they did 40 years ago. The world moves fast and isn't going to wait on each of us to do this or that. If you have an offer, it's something you have been wanting, and have thought it through, then jump on it. Would your employer give you two weeks notice if they were going to fire you? The only people you really have to look out for is you and your loved ones. Y'all can flame me now.

[TMG]

Give a 2 week notice and tell them exactly what you just told us.

[pureoil313]

I would also say that if they ask to make a counter offer gently say no, my previous company came back and made me a huge counter offer and it made it somewhat messy and had me going back and fourth. If you have decided to move on, move on and stay in touch with old co-workers and tell them they can call you even after you leave if they need anything as long as it does not interfere with your new employer.

[5-20]

Don't sweep the papers off your boss' desk and then overturn it. That only works in the movies.

[Phoenix Jim]

Minimum 2 week notice in my opinion. Other than that, be up front with them, thank them for the opportunity and let it go at that.

[CatFan]

Give the notice, but expect to be terminated on the spot and escorted out the door. Doesn't always happen, but happens a lot. They don't want a soon to be former employee talking to their customers.

[Fishahaulic]

Two weeks notice in a written form, finish out those two weeks working just as hard as you always did, do you best to leave things ready for the next person to step in easily.

and obviously don't listen to the idiot responses that will soon show up.

This. You came into this job as an adult showing respect, you should leave the job the same way.

[Brady bass]

I have also heard of people giving them a two week notice and then somebody else filling the position that you were going to get so you got to think about that also

[BigSexyPhoenix]

You have to ask yourself what kind of response you expect to get from your current boss. Weigh out the good and the bad to giving the notice. As said above, you will probably be let go on the spot, or at best, your boss will tell you everything you want to hear so that you stay only to have things go right back to where they are now. At best, he's going to think you are a stand up guy and you are going to feel really good about yourself while someone else is enjoying the new job at the other company that you wanted. What is the upside for you to give two weeks notice? I don't see any upside.

[Duece22]

Give the notice, but expect to be terminated on the spot and escorted out the door. Doesn't always happen, but happens a lot. They don't want a soon to be former employee talking to their customers.

+1 sales guys dont typically get to stay for 2 weeks.

[EJmagnum186-NH]

2 weeks notice and honesty. People don't always appreciate the right thing but you have no control over their response only the choices and class that you show while moving onto an opportunity that is best for you. And if your new employer wants you to start "immediately" let them know you will be there in 2 weeks....you wouldn't do it to them and you won't do if for them. Right is right. Good luck with your new endeavor