How do I quit without burning the bridge?

A plan for resigning well: what to say first, what to leave out, and a handoff in order.


When to use
When you’ve decided to go and haven’t told anyone at work yet.
Time
10 min

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I’ve decided to leave my job as after . My real reason: . The decision is made, so don’t talk me out of it. Ask me up to four questions, one at a time, about my manager, my notice period and what I’m in the middle of. Then give me a one-page leaving plan: the first two sentences to say to my manager, what to keep out of that conversation, and a handoff list in order of priority. If my real reason shouldn’t be said out loud, give me a true one that can be. Don’t advise on my contract or my legal position. List what I should check in my contract or with HR before I say a word.

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