What excuse to give?
By regal_aeros
@regal_aeros (2605)
Singapore
November 29, 2009 7:43am CST
Well, i haven't found a new job yet, but i am looking around.
So that got me thinking. Let's say i get a new job, what should i tell my current employer?
She kind of demands that i stay at least 1 year with her. But i'm not under any bond nor agreement when i signed the employment letter. Which means i'm still entitled to give a one month notice.
However, i do wish to give her a good "reason" for leaving. I can't possibly tell her that i don't like working under her can i.
So i was wondering, what excuses or reasons did you give your employer when you wanted to change job?
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12 responses
@angelsmummy (1696)
•
29 Nov 09
Just say you have found a job with better pay, bette rhours and the chance to advance. She doesnt need to know where you are going. Also if its not in the contract then you have no need to stay there 1 year. You dont even need to stay there one day. I personally would tell her the truth that I didnt like working for her but I am very truthful and people can find that quite rude sometimes. I dont mean for it to come across rude, it just does!
@regal_aeros (2605)
• Singapore
29 Nov 09
yeap.. but it's always wise to part ways on a happy note. =)
But that said, i have to give one month notice before i leave ya. It's part of the contract. And i'm only in the job for 3 months. It might seem a short time, but there isn't much advancement opportunities and quite alot of rubbish to carry.
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@angelsmummy (1696)
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29 Nov 09
Yes the one month part is understandable. Like you said its always best to leave on a happy note plus you will need to work wit her for another month!
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@corrycrystal (1775)
• Malaysia
30 Nov 09
Hi, Regal!
I have been in your situation before. The best thing to tell your boss is that you are looking for new experience for career development and enhance your skills and knowledge. She will be disappointed in you as she has expected more from you, however, you are not breaking any employment contract and you have the rights to manage your career growth and professionally, she should support your future undertakings. The feelings of guilt might be just for a while, but after you leave the place, you will feel relieve and ready to work in a new environment. Good luck!
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@ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
29 Nov 09
Well its difficult to find a job in these recessionary times when so many businesses are closing down.When you are leaving your job you should try to do it in a way that doesnt fester bad feelings .This is important because you can never know when you will be needing their recomendation so I think you should always give a reason such as you are going back to school or this new job is a continuation of your development which is a life long goal of yours
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@regal_aeros (2605)
• Singapore
7 Dec 09
yea i know..
recently, my boss told me that if i ever want to leave, i don't have to feel guilty or anything. And she is more than willing to be my referrer.
I don't really know what to read into that.. But *shrugs* if need be, i would maintain good relations so as to have this referrer..
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
30 Nov 09
I have never left a job except to relocate however why not just tell her you found a better job making more money or you are just trying to make a better life for yourself by getting a better job. You can also say "I got an offer that I couldn't refuse." Good luck to you.
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@regal_aeros (2605)
• Singapore
7 Dec 09
yea...
i guess, when i get a job with a better offer..i will tell her that.
@yan_blue8 (1437)
• Philippines
30 Nov 09
Hi regal!
If you got a new job, you can tell her know that you are leaving. Be frank and say what you need to.
In the company I worked with, we have a policy of 30 days notice before you can leave them unless you have a very good reason and urgent. I was not happy with them anymore so I wanted to quit for personal reason and not because I have another job. I was not applying for any job at all! But still I left the company without in a day, without the 1 month notice.
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@lizbenetua (637)
• Philippines
29 Nov 09
Hi there. I understand what you feel when you said that you're opting to search for other job ventures. I could sense that you might be burnt out from your current work. What is the reason for your current job dissatisfaction? Have you told your current supervisor or team leader about difficulties you might be experiencing with your work? Could you give me an idea of your why you would want to leave the company, is it the salary? is it office politics?your boss?, people you work with? the very nature of the job? is your company understaffed? does the company set unrealistic and too many objectives? do you get adequate breaks? Hope you can a bit of information so that I can try to help you out with your dilemma. Thanks.
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@regal_aeros (2605)
• Singapore
7 Dec 09
well, my colleagues are great in fact.. they are like family. they look out for one another.
my job scope is fine too. nothing too difficult for me to handle.
as for the salary wise, the starting is good. but the increment is not. from my colleagues, they said that there is no such thing as bonus nor increment here in this office. which isn't exactly a moral booster.
the person i'm reporting to is a consultant and she is a spinster (nothing wrong with that) Just that she loves to think. When she is free, she thinks and thinks and thinks. And she comes up or picks at small little insignificant details that has always been the practice of the company. But since i'm new, she claims that it is not the way. Example, dressing. Everyone in the company is able to wear jeans except me. And her reason is not very convincing. She says because i'm working in an office. But the rest are able to wear jeans because because. Full Stop. And she goes on and blames herself for not setting a good example. But she hardly makes hte effort to dress up. So it's like i'm the only one who has to dress up for work whilst the rest of the company doesn't. And it's an office job.
Besides that, the top people don't like to communicate and use me as their messenger. And when they confront each other because of unhappiness, i get the blame of it. Because i was the one who conveyed the message wrongly. But in actual fact, all i did was relate the exact words asked of me to pass.
@rberon1985 (5359)
• Philippines
30 Nov 09
Before I go further or before I answer your question, let me just ask, why are planning to leave the company?Are you no longer happy with them?Is the work hard?Is the environment not good? What about the salry, is that the main cause of leaving?You know regal, i would go directly, we are in the crisis as of this moment, so it is not easy to look for a job.Come to think of it. We are very lucky because we have job, there are some people is dying to have job just to survive recession.This is just an advice, the final decision will still come from you. The reason that you can give to the manager is the real reason. Just for instance, you are not happy with the salary, who knows, since you are a performer, she might give you an increase.Think of it my friend.I hope this will help you.Clear up your mind.
@srijshm (1165)
• India
30 Nov 09
ha ha .....
Regal i can see that you are teasing your friends with this question! so i am playing the game along with you.
Here is a list of my excuses:
The current job is closer to my home & i can save 2 hours of travelling each day.
The company is owned by my friend & he is not taking NO for an answer.
My astrologer to change to a company with name starting from Alphabet "..."
The interior decoration of the cabin suits my skin.
I can few more if you are still interested
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@harshalapugol (44)
• India
30 Nov 09
Dear Ragal Aeros,
I theink you should tell what ever fact is there and the true reason why you are extactly leaving and if your current boss understands you she will leave you with a smiling bye and your relation will also be good so that you can approach her in future also if not just say bye and leave.
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@free_man (7330)
• United States
29 Nov 09
Hello Regal. Sorry I would just tell her straight up front why I am quitting. I don't make up excuses when I don't like something I don't do it. I would be honest and tell her what I thought about how she does her job and how it affects you. You have to be happy at what you do or you won't do a good job. Never let anyone belittle you stand up for your rights.
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@dong88 (795)
• China
30 Nov 09
Can do:First,try to communicate with the current employer,for his own employment ,
and has the trust and support of their own; then indicate their career direction because of the repositioning ,so had to leave my present post, which he needs to be The greater understanding and help.
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@innovater09 (3)
• United States
29 Nov 09
in my opinion..honestly you should tell her the truth...i mean why lie?...let her know how you feel and maybe just maybe she might change or make something work for your liking.
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