I got the job offer - why am I nervous?

[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.

[bean fidhleir]

1. Give the same amount of notice the company would have given you (or would have given you in salary in lieu). If your overall experience has been warm and good, offer an extra week at their option.

2. Express your regret at leaving (if you feel any regret at all) and mention something that you particularly valued about your time there. Whatever you do, don't burn any bridges. You can NEVER tell what the future will bring.

3. Work harder than ever during your notice period. You want to leave everything tidy and good memories of you behind.

(I was a boss)



(ps: Congratulations!)

[LBTC]

Hey, everyone! Thanks for the great feedback and congratulations!

Strange day, all around.

First thing this morning I talked to my supervisor to determine how much notice I'd give. He prefered 4 weeks, so I agreed. Then he went into meetings, and, I found out about 20 minutes after he had my notice that his next meeting was to let someone else go.

Of all of the days, today was the day the company announced a 5% staff reduction as well as salary reductions beginning in June (after I leave). The only things that would have been better for me would be if my name had been on the block and they'd offered me a package, which also may have saved someone else a job. Otherwise, I take this all as the universe telling me I've made the right choice.

My resignation letter was short, expressed thanks for opportunities, and that I will be helpful with the transition. They will put an announcement on our Intranet, and I've asked they include my new title and company so no-one assumes that I was part of the collateral damage.

Thanks again for all the tips and ideas. I think the next 4 weeks are going to fly by!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[bmccasland]

LBTC - karmic timing is everything. Even though your position isn't being eliminated, at least you avoided the risk. And maybe your leaving is saving someone else's job.

So may the weeks go by quickly and uneventfully. Are you going to be able to take some time off? Even an extended weekend? Mental health days?

Happy Trails!

[alpinerabbit]

Over here you just write "I hereby resign per date X, according to legal timelines"; that's it. There are form letters on the web. No niceties.

We have 3 months notice by law, from either party. Execs have 6 or more.

[LBTC]

We have 3 months notice by law, from either party. Execs have 6 or more.

Ouch! That's a LONG time! 2 weeks is pretty standard over here for most jobs at a low level. I'm involved in some pretty high level stuff, and I have 2 vacation days booked off next week that I am not going to give up (CrazyCanuck will be here from Australia!!), so I gave 4 weeks notice from yesterday, so I"ll have a 3 day weekend before I start. Not a lot of a break, but I think it will be enough.

They should post the announcement today. I'll be interested to see who will contact me. It's a big company and I deal with people at all of the divisions....

Hopefully my leaving will save someone a job somehow. That's how it's supposed to work.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[redrhodie]

I think your 1 month notice is really generous, and a good amount for a happy transition onto your new life!

I saw my first '08 butterfly on my ride yesterday, and thought of you. Good things are coming your way. Enjoy the changes!