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That’s it, you’re determined to go out. The workplace doesn’t seem to be a place to have a lifetime career, or maybe you’re leaving for good. Depending on the reason of the job resignation, there are certain procedures to follow to ensure a smooth departure from the office. But one must keep in mind that there are certain general rules that must never be broken if you want to keep a good reputation in the company even after you left. Like it or not, you have to be very considerate with your current company if you don’t want any handicap in finding or keeping a good impression to your next prospective employer. Moreover, it is easier to say you’re resigned than to do it in actual. Conflicts might arise if the intention is not properly communicated by the employee. Thus, if you simply want a no-fuss exit from your current company, you need to be disciplined enough to follow these proven tips: 1. Never tell anyone If you have the plan clearly in your mind, keep still and hold your tongue. Don’t tell it even to your closest office bud. The fact is that, the idea is still just on your mind. And if anybody from the workplace found out, it will cause a lot of ruckus about you. Of course you don’t need to be the ‘star’ of the office for your remaining weeks, right? Or do you? 2. Keep negative opinions to yourself Negative words always fire back. If you honestly want to leave in peace, hold the gory thoughts to yourself, at least for a few weeks. Just think that you’re doing this for the sake of leaving them all behind. If you offended anybody or cause commotion with other employees right before you get away from the toxic place, you might end up being grilled and labeled down in the end. 3. Prepare your “Next Job” plan And do this even before you compose your job resignation letter. Strategize on where will you go next and make sure that it won’t take you long to get another job in hand. The worst thing that can happen is to end up regretting the exit just because you are having difficulty finding another ground to hop in. 4. Always say ‘no’ to counteroffers Nothing will ever be the same once you filed your document. No, accepting counteroffers will only damage your career. Your resignation is marked in your working history, and it will be considered in your next evaluation if you stay in the company. The best way is to politely turn it down and keep looking forward to the next opportunity from another employer. 5. Walk away with class Do your thing professionally. Smile and shake hands with everyone you worked with—yes, including the people with whom you’re not in good terms. Remember that it is such a small world. You might encounter them at some other point in your career. Act without bitterness. After all, it is them who are losing an asset. 6. Remember the 2-week rule How not to burn bridges to your current employer? Simple, file your job resignation at least 2 weeks in advance so as to give them time to find a replacement. Tell them that you’ll be willing to help them whenever possible, and never forget say your ‘thank you.’ Put everything on a positive light, at least, even just for this time. Remember that they will be the one who will write your recommendation. All set? Now you can run.
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