Handing in your letter of resignation is a key part of leaving a job. A resignation letter is the formal notice of leaving a role, confirming final expected date to finish, give thanks, and potentially share why you are leaving. Similarly, an exit interview to learn more may be held, and despite a company’s encouragement, note that this is optional to attend.
A reality of leaving a job is that people want to know the reason why you are leaving. If you haven’t told anyone but ‘news’ has spread, it may be helpful to consider how you’d like to respond rather than get lost in trying to unearth who shared your news without your consent. It’s an inescapable part of leaving. When asked why you are leaving, there is no hard and fast rule for how much information to share, it is a personal choice. But you are highly likely to be asked by someone whether genuine or not.
Another reality is working a notice period. Whether a week, month or longer. Someone recently told me this is for the employer, not the employee as per the contract of employment. During this period assets have to be return and you have to go in if working remotely. A strange time period. A necessary time period. An opportunity to wrap up, look forward and enjoy pastures anew.
One exciting part is starting a new job. The reality here may be delay. Delay in confirmation, receiving IT or receiving an employment contract. Similarly, you need to learn everything from scratch, build new relationships and earn new trust. Therefore the reality may be less clear than desired.
Being asked why you are leaving, working a notice period and the unknown level of clarity in starting a new job are the realities of moving jobs.
Stay True, Stay You, Stay Fruity,
Real Rubens
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