Handing in my notice

[shawluka]

I suggest speaking to them first.

This.

Get a meeting with the MD specifically and tell him your problems. He might offer you more than your next place to stay.

Managers live and die by how they deal with innovation. Anybody who goes to their boss with a list of problems inherent and suggested solutions is already their favourite person in the company. You'd be surprised how many people get paid six figures just because they don't bullshit their boss about the state of the shop floor.

I would like to do this but i know they can't offer what i have been offered so i feel that the conversation would be considered sour grapes and may result in burnt bridges...i think in my instance, the diplomatic resignation is the best way!

I appreciate all your responses though :o)

Oh, and on another note...as part of my new job, i get a company car (never had one before)
Does this mean i don't pay insurance, tax, mot, services etc?
Also, am i right in saying i pay for fuel that involves commuting to and from work, along with private use? Anything else is reimbursed???

 

[Damocles]

I suggest speaking to them first.

This.

Get a meeting with the MD specifically and tell him your problems. He might offer you more than your next place to stay.

Managers live and die by how they deal with innovation. Anybody who goes to their boss with a list of problems inherent and suggested solutions is already their favourite person in the company. You'd be surprised how many people get paid six figures just because they don't bullshit their boss about the state of the shop floor.

I would like to do this but i know they can't offer what i have been offered so i feel that the conversation would be considered sour grapes and may result in burnt bridges...i think in my instance, the diplomatic resignation is the best way!

I appreciate all your responses though :o)

Oh, and on another note...as part of my new job, i get a company car (never had one before)
Does this mean i don't pay insurance, tax, mot, services etc?
Also, am i right in saying i pay for fuel that involves commuting to and from work, along with private use? Anything else is reimbursed???

Perhaps, but there's no harm in a quick talk. Don't forget, it's better to earn £20k now and £50k in 5 years than £50k now and nothing in 5 years. As I say, put your stuff on the table, tell them where your head is at and why you're going in an honest way.

Even if they cannot give you what you want, they can at least help the company to flourish instead of languishing, which it sounds like you would want. As I say, in my role as a software developer I speak to absolutely LOADS of small-medium business owners and they always want that guy who will give it to them straight instead of being worried that they will lose their job.

Worse that happens, the MD takes it personally and you leave the meeting on bad terms. In a week's time though, they'll appreciate what you've done.
Best that happens, you leave seemingly reluctantly and you've strengthened friendships and ties in the future if it doesn't work out at the new place.

 

[MCFCinUSA]

Perhaps, but there's no harm in a quick talk. Don't forget, it's better to earn £20k now and £50k in 5 years than £50k now and nothing in 5 years. As I say, put your stuff on the table, tell them where your head is at and why you're going in an honest way.

Even if they cannot give you what you want, they can at least help the company to flourish instead of languishing, which it sounds like you would want. As I say, in my role as a software developer I speak to absolutely LOADS of small-medium business owners and they always want that guy who will give it to them straight instead of being worried that they will lose their job.

Worse that happens, the MD takes it personally and you leave the meeting on bad terms. In a week's time though, they'll appreciate what you've done.
Best that happens, you leave seemingly reluctantly and you've strengthened friendships and ties in the future if it doesn't work out at the new place.

one of the rare posts where I think Damo lets himself down (with respect to his very high standards) ehehe

 

[Rascal]

Dont forget to piss in your bosses cup before you leave

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

dont burn your bridges mate, no matter how shit they seem


may i suggest a simple: -

Dear XXXXX,

It is with great regret that i wish to tender my resignation from the company with immediate effect. I acknowledge my contract terms and offer my obligated notice period of XXXX weeks, commencing todays date.

May i also take this opportunity to wish you and the business every success in the future.

Yours

XXXXXXXXXXXX

As already mentioned - very much this ^^^^^^

You may not like your new job or boss and want to return to your current job or you may need your current employer to provide a reference at any stage in the future. Leave with nothing but a smile on your face (you may get a better whip round too ;)

 

[NSBFL]

dont burn your bridges mate, no matter how shit they seem


may i suggest a simple: -

Dear XXXXX,

It is with great regret that i wish to tender my resignation from the company with immediate effect. I acknowledge my contract terms and offer my obligated notice period of XXXX weeks, commencing todays date.

May i also take this opportunity to wish you and the business every success in the future.

Yours

XXXXXXXXXXXX

Definitely this. (but you might want to lose the kisses)

 

[roj]

Try and be honest, brave and sober.

 

[TCIB]

Shag his daughter and show him the pics, sorted.

 

[roj]

Shag his daughter and show him the pics, sorted.

just in case - spunky cock ones work

 

[TCIB]

Shag his daughter and show him the pics, sorted.

just in case - spunky cock ones work

Haha, yep; such a gesture will surely have him inviting you round this very weekend for a curry and a beer.