New job - your advice please

[Queazy]

Firstly, I'm lucky to have the predicament or decision I'm about to share, and I realise that. I have a job that I love based in london for a national organisation that is special although frustrating, demanding and requires more travel than I can do with a 1yr old and a dh with even more of a demanding job. I do love it though, and I love my team. I've been offered a local job, no travel, less money but better benefits and have accepted. I'm now so nervous about telling my boss. I've been back at work for 8 weeks post maternity leave and my replacement, who would have loved my job, is now gone. I feel I will really leave them in the lurch but I need to do what's right for my family. Can anyone offer me any advice for managing the discussion with my boss and for making sense of it all in my own head? It feels such a bitter sweet resignation and new opportunity.

My role is national so the travel won't and can't go away.

Thanks so much

Dear Queazy,

First of all, as a manager of a big team, I can only say that your company is very lucky to have such a conscientious employee, who cares about doing the right thing.

That said, before you speak with your boss, you should clearly lay out your arguments for why you want to leave. When it comes to the conversation itself, a few heartfelt thank yous will go a long way to kick off the conversation off. Then, deliver your message in a matter-of-fact (i.e. unemotional) way.

Remember, at the end of the day, this is business, and that though your boss will appreciate your loyalty, he or she will understand that you need to do what is best for you.

Hope this helps!

Umita

It helps enormously - thank you so much. I'm so motivated by what my company does and my job, so it's a really tough decision xx