How to quit something gracefully?
Charlie Denesik
2025-07-14 15:34:31
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Leaving a company gracefully and professionally will not only prevent any nasty rumours or allegations flying around, it’s also far better for your own mental health and wellbeing. Be sure you want to go – Do you actually want to leave your job or are you threatening to quit in order to gain something. Only begin the official resignation process if you’re completely sure you want to go, otherwise you risk making things complicated and messy for yourself. Give plenty of notice – No matter how politely or amicably you resign, leaving your company in the lurch is still not going to go down well. Two weeks’ notice might be the standard but think about timing your exit in a way that isn’t going to be detrimental to your colleagues. Keep it formal – If you work remotely or freelance, a phone call or email may be the only way you can resign but – where possible – a meeting followed by a formal resignation letter is the best way to be completely professional and clear about your intentions. Make yourself useful before you go – Leaving a mess behind for your replacement or mentally checking out during your notice period are both surefire ways to leave your boss and colleagues with a bitter taste in their mouths after your departure. Say goodbye properly – Even if you hate your boss or your team, a formal and polite face-to-face farewell will make you the bigger person in any situation and will avoid making your leaving day too awkward or stressful.
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