How to Leave a Job on Good Terms

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While it may be tempting to tell your boss where he can stick his letter opener when you're ready to quit, it's not a great career move.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A job to resign from
Good stationery
Acting skills (optional)

Step 1: Submit resignation

Submit a letter of resignation that includes the position you are resigning from and your proposed last day of employment.

Tip: Provide sufficient notice to your employer. Two weeks is customary.

Step 2: Inform supervisor first

Tell your supervisor you are quitting before you tell your office buddies.

Tip: Resist the temptation to brag about your new job or trash your current one.

Step 3: Be productive

Continue to be a productive employee until you leave. You'd be amazed at how quickly two weeks of slacking off can wipe out years of hard work.

Step 4: Don't leave them in the lurch

Take the time to write a detailed memo about any projects in the works. Say that you will be accessible after you leave should any questions arise.

Step 5: Send positive farewell

If you plan to send a farewell email on your last day, keep the tone positive. Now is not the time for parting shots.

Tip: Include your contact information in your farewell email.

Step 6: Send friendly note

A month or so after you leave, send a friendly note to your former colleagues. Let them know that as you continue to settle into your new surroundings, you think of them fondly.

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[Matt6069]

shut the fuck up, no one cares what comment you are.

[mdgirl4life1994]

woww.i agree with Matt6069

[MrMinecraftADDICT112]

so taking a dump on your boss's desk is not an option

[RivZeroSC]

Optional: Good stationary.

Necessary: Acting skills.

Fixed that for ya, Howcast. You're welcome.

[Routanne]

She has hot hands and a cute face... I have never craved a handjob until now.

[OneSearchingForTruth]

I should have saw a vid like this two years ago! :)

[LaraChama]

This video was really helpful! I just submitted my letter of resignation, and my bosses were very impressed with how maturely I acted [I am 16 years old].

[totodyal]

I thought most common reason for quitting a job is the annoying assholes you work with. ( boss and supervisor included). oh well... must be a personal issue.

[mastreeboy]

wats the name of your company

[Daedalus294]

wow , that sucks, having a job having someone tell you what to do and when you can eat lucnh and stuff. good thing i have a busienss where i get paid to help people =) any of you want to work with me, let me know.

[drummerboy847]

ya lol

[SWEETbxtch]

this is helpful. i think i wanna quit my job this weekend. :|