Best ways to leave an employer
Best ways to leave an employer
(OP)
Hi all,
My partner is completing her Masters this year and unfortunately she did not receive a first round placement at her current University and it is most likely we will have to re-locate.
This will only be for a year and i am confident my current place of employment will either grant me a years leave without pay, or welcome me back if/when we return. However, i have never left a professional job before and am seeking advice from you more experience guys on the correct procedure for doing this.
I am not sure if i should inform management of the possibility of moving, not yet knowing if/when/where. Or if i should wait.
I can most likely get a departmental transfer to the new locations, however i dont want to tread on anyones toes and do want to come back, as i have a good position with great work mates and am gaining great experience.
When i do find out where i am going, i am thinking i should call a meeting with my boss / supervisor and inform them directly, and then send an internal msg around to work colleagues informing them of my situation.
Is this what others would recommend?
Its a scary time for both of us, as we have never moved far away from family and the sense of security of leaving the place we grew up in.
Thanks for your time.
My partner is completing her Masters this year and unfortunately she did not receive a first round placement at her current University and it is most likely we will have to re-locate.
This will only be for a year and i am confident my current place of employment will either grant me a years leave without pay, or welcome me back if/when we return. However, i have never left a professional job before and am seeking advice from you more experience guys on the correct procedure for doing this.
I am not sure if i should inform management of the possibility of moving, not yet knowing if/when/where. Or if i should wait.
I can most likely get a departmental transfer to the new locations, however i dont want to tread on anyones toes and do want to come back, as i have a good position with great work mates and am gaining great experience.
When i do find out where i am going, i am thinking i should call a meeting with my boss / supervisor and inform them directly, and then send an internal msg around to work colleagues informing them of my situation.
Is this what others would recommend?
Its a scary time for both of us, as we have never moved far away from family and the sense of security of leaving the place we grew up in.
Thanks for your time.





RE: Best ways to leave an employer
First I would like to say congratulations to your partner on getting her Masters.
Yes, moving can be a scary time but it can also lead to opportunities to learn & grow. I have moved several times and I must say the first rule (and it sounds like you understand it) is "never burn any bridges!" I obtained my present position from contacts that I hadn't talked to for years but when I moved back to the area they were the ones who recommended me to management.
I would, however, wait until you know where you are going and then do exactly what you said "i am thinking i should call a meeting with my boss / supervisor and inform them directly." Just be honest, people understand moves for family and my experience is they will help you when they can (i.e. the job transfer that you discussed) but I would also start looking for new companies in that area.
Good luck!
RE: Best ways to leave an employer
As Eleceng01 stated, wait until you know when/where and then talk to your boss. Express how much you enjoy working at ______, but your partner's situation requires a temporary move. Make sure you've done your homework regarding any possible transfer positions, etc.
Good luck and enjoy the adventure!
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RE: Best ways to leave an employer
You can ask anything, but you must be willing to accept any answer.
RE: Best ways to leave an employer
Option 1, Buy your partner a really nice congrats gift. Wait until you are certain you are moving, then talk about the possibility of a transfer, but start a simultaneous search for new employment at your new location. Don't talk about coming back just yet. Wait until it's on the horizon. Just talk to the boss. Only tell your co-workers a week or two before you leave. People treat you differently when they know you are leaving. Be happy and gracious no matter what.
Cassie
Option 2, Leave them on short notice, in the dirt, gasping for air and wanting more. Mrs. Robinson. (sorry, couldn't help it)
"If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance!"
RE: Best ways to leave an employer
However, the move was a great excuse and kept the door open.
I respect your decision, whatever you choose. As I am sure your work colleagues will. Be honest with the bosses and tell them early, you get more respect and they may have a solution that is acceptable to you.
Other options are - can your girlfriend defer her masters for a year? Can you play the waiting game and see if a position comes up at the current uni this year?
RE: Best ways to leave an employer
If you two are apart then she can focus more of her attention on herself, and her studies ... so therefore maybe take a heavier classload and get the degree completed sooner.
RE: Best ways to leave an employer
Good luck and it is commendable for you to be so supportive of your SO.
RE: Best ways to leave an employer
Firstly, thanks to everyone for offering such great advice.
I still don't have an outcome and have not informed anyone of my leaving.
When i let them know, i'll inform the forum of the outcome.
RE: Best ways to leave an employer
The engineer dropped his pencil, put on his coat and walked out the door not saying a word and never came back into the office.
I still admire that man and take my hat off to him!
JIM
RE: Best ways to leave an employer
Anything you do has to be better than that.