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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

I Quit!

If you’re ready to quit your job – skip the manifesto!

As much as we love THIS quitter - most of us would be better off with a more low-profile approach.  Some of us dream of how we’d like to quit our job – especially if we don’t like it. There are some pretty creative ways to do it, especially with modern access to social media and self-broadcasting. But According to John Beeson, author of “The Unwritten Rules,” it’s best to keep that goodbye face-to-face. He says if you must put your farewell in writing; keep it short, sweet and to the point. There is no way of predicting what might go viral – and others will be looking to read between the lines, so give them fewer lines to read between. Beeson also says a successful exit is usually portrayed as a mutual decision.

It might be less fun – but we’re better off not telling our employers where they can put that job. We’re supposed to avoid emotions, rancor or intrigue – which are BIG red flags to recruiters and prospective employers.

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