Handing in notice advice

[lastqueenofscotland]

I need to hand in my notice tomorrow.
I am shitting bricks.
Small team, everyone’s really pally, my line manager isn’t in so it’s straight to the director.

The last time I handed in my notice i had been working for the same company for yonks and they knew I wanted to leave London so it wasn’t a surprise.

This time I’m leaving for a better package/more socialable hours (current role involves weekend working inc the odd Sunday). What do I say/do?!
Shall I just leave a letter on the directors desk, ask for a chat? I don’t want to get into discussions about counter offers.
Do I just say I’m leaving on x date as per my notice, do I explain I no longer want to work weekends? Do I explain I find my line manager really difficult?
Why is this so nerve wracking I’m 27 years old for fucks sake.

You don't have to give a reason. Say something vague - career development, or similar. If he calls you in to discuss, you could give a bit more detail.

Thank you. I’m worried I am going to be asked to “explain myself” or similar

I think you should tell them why because they might change for future employees.

Handing your notice in is scary but worse before you do it.

Just ask for a quick chat, tell them during chat and say you can discuss details later. Then follow up with your written notice.

It is nerve-wracking. What I've done is write my letter in advance. I've then knocked on my boss's door and said "do you have a moment, please". The look on my face always gives it away and they have always guessed that I'm leaving or pregnant.

I've then closed the door and said, I've been offered a new job and I'm planning to accept it.

I then normally say sorry and start crying! Don't do that bit.

Let them talk and take the lead then. Say what you've said here. Keep it truthful and don't slag off your manager.

Do you have to do it today? Would it be better to wait for your manager to be back in?

Cheshire My manager went on leave on Friday for two weeks.
I was sort of joking about saying I find him difficult.
The main reason I’m leaving is the better package (inc a company car) and not working weekends which I know they won’t be able to match but I don’t know if I just say that my circumstances have changed and working weekends is not longer suitable for me and just leave it at that.

Just tell them the truth, even if they can't match the package it is always helpful to understand why someone has decided to leave

Oh and 'I have been offered a job where I don't have to work weekends' is totally understandable, you don't need to make something up about circumstances changing - I don't know anyone that would work weekends if they had the choice!!

What are you so afraid of? it’s a business deal, not a divorce. Rehearse a speech - hand over your letter and say ‘this is my resignation letter. I’ve enjoyed my time here and learned a lot but I;ve decided its time to move on”. If they ask why - and id be surprised if they didnt - tell them the new role doesnt involve working weekends and overall is a better offer. Full stop. If they say ‘is there anything we can do to change your mind’ tell them. It will be fine.

Of course it's nerve wracking, but it'll be fine. Do it face to face if possible. A quick 'do you have minutes to talk?' will do it.

Be positive 'I've really enjoyed working here/the team are great/I've learnt so much in this role' then deliver the bad news 'but I've been offered a new role which I'm planning to take, so I'd like to formally give my notice'. then give them your resignation letter.

99% of people will be fine. they may try to negotiate/offer you something to stay though. then you just need to be firm and state that the new role doesn't involve weekends and that it's a shame but you know they can't match that.

Hey OP. What's to be scared of? It's YOUR life, your choices, and nobody owns you. You don't need to explain yourself. Think of it like dumping a boyfriend nicely. "Yep, it's been great and I wish you all the best for the future. Bye." And congratulations on your new job! Awesome!

Haha I like the idea of it like dumping a boyfriend.
I feel a bit bad as it’s our busiest time of year, but I guess their staffing/retention is their problem and not mine.

Congrats on your new job!
Let us know how it goes handing your notice in today. I’ll be in the same position in a few weeks, currently on maternity leave but have decided financially it doesn’t make sense to go back (I won’t be claiming any benefits by the way before anyone thinks I’m being a bum ).

How did it go?