I got the job offer - why am I nervous?

[LBTC]

The technology is the company's product, I think I'll be using pretty standard software - Microsoft office and Sharepoint and the like.

Yup, exciting! And nerve-wracking!

Any tips on writing a resignation letter?

[shootingstar]

Keep your resignation letter short, graceful and professional. You probably will run into the biz owners on the street in future..

The more heartfelt goodbyes will be at a luncheon or cake/coffee gathering to wish you well...hope you get this at least.

[LBTC]

Keep your resignation letter short, graceful and professional. You probably will run into the biz owners on the street in future..

The more heartfelt goodbyes will be at a luncheon or cake/coffee gathering to wish you well...hope you get this at least.

Good point, and sure will keep the letter professional. The company won't do anything for a goodbye as times are far too tough in the forest industry for that, but I'd like to think some of my co-workers will.

Thanks!

H&B
~T~

[boy in a kilt]

Beyond what has already been said, I'd say once you've discussed it with your boss, you can pretty much consider your resignation tendered.

One thing that may help in the discussion is focusing on what you can do for your company before you leave. It leaves a good impression.

[Mr. Bloom]

No additional thoughts over what's offered here.

Just keep everything positive and go out on the high road. If someone tries to make anything negative, don't let them.

Congrats and good luck!

[Blueberry]

Not sure about Canada, but here 4 weeks would be a really long notice. Most employee handbooks specify something, and you should probably go with that if it specifies. I wouldn't give less than 2 weeks. If you can, take a little time for yourself in between - it will be hard to take time off for the first couple of months.

Congrats!!

CA

[bmccasland]

LBTC - congrats on new horizons! As others have said, resignation letters should be short and sweet. Don't burn any bridges or grind any axes so-to-speak.

As to why you feel nervous... change always makes us a bit on edge. You're going from the known, your current job, to the great unknown, your new job. New people to work with, etc.