Resigning from your workplace and moving on is an integral part of a healthy professional life as well as mental well-being. It feels like an era has ended and you tend to feel a little guilty, but that’s the cycle of life.
When you resign from a company, it means that you have to start all over again. Not infrequently, this means you have to start over again to build a network in a new place.
Not everyone resigns from a company because of positive things. Sometimes, it’s done because of incompatibility with the leader, with coworkers, or other factors.
Unfortunately, some people tend to make some mistakes in anger or hatred that should be avoided when resigning from a job. Here are things you shouldn’t do when you quit your job.
- Disconnecting
This is the advice all seniors give their juniors. It is tempting to break old connections but you never know when you will run into them especially if you are in the same industry.
You may even end up working with them in the same organization. If nothing else, old contacts come in handy sometimes. Don’t do something you might regret later.
- Don’t forget “thank you” there
Those words never hurt. You don’t need to make a speech if you’re not good with words. You can keep it simple and just say “Thank You” for everything. Be sincere and to the point.
- Spread the news of resigning to a coworker
It doesn’t matter if you want to say goodbye to colleagues at the office, but it must be remembered that there are things that must be maintained so that the atmosphere in the office remains conducive.
It is also to keep yourself from actions that are less positive. Because when you have blown the news that you will resign, what usually happens is that you will be asked by colleagues at the office regarding the reason why you resigned.
“If you are not able to respond to these questions properly, you will be trapped in the negative: spit complaints, and indirectly, your attitude can have a bad influence, causing your colleagues to follow in your footsteps (resign),”
- Talking bad about coworkers
Just like your company, you should refrain from speaking ill of your former co-workers as well. Keep it to yourself. You will gain nothing from this gossip.
Let people make their own impression on others. Share it outside of the office or with friends who can keep the information (if you can’t receive it).
- Quarrel with Boss
If one of the reasons you resign is because of an annoying boss, hold yourself back and don’t make your resignation an arena for revenge against a fierce boss. Stay professional and say good-bye.
If you want to vent to your boss, do so with a calm head, and provide feedback along with suggestions and input that you think will make him a better boss. Remember, your future boss might call your ex-boss to ask about you, and if you leave the office with drama, your ex-boss may tarnish your reputation.