I have written in a previous post that I quit my current job, that was almost two weeks ago. In the last two weeks, I’ve relearned how to say “goodbye” correctly, without offending anyone. I’ve just outgrown my current job and I’m seeing some growth. (I mean, it’s not every day you quit a job, right?)

So how exactly is the process done? This is my 5 step guide to flying gracefully to a different nest.

tell your boss – In the business world, everyone has a boss. Your bosses have bosses, and they have bosses too (well, the board) so why go above and beyond your boss/manager’s authority over you? Regardless of how you love and hate your boss, he is still your immediate superior. Tell him about your plans to leave, and if the reason is negative, you can leave it out or be vague about it. In a workplace, the fastest spreading rumors are those of resignation and pregnancy. I’m pretty sure his immediate superior would like to know before the office gossip starts. Write a resignation letter: Even if he tells his boss that he’s quitting, the job doesn’t end there. There is still paperwork to do afterwards. I mean, you COULD just walk away, but you lose your paperwork and your last paycheck. Also, you don’t know the reach of important people in the office; they may have means to prevent you from getting a different job.

exit interview – When you resign from a job, there is usually an exit interview, in which your boss and your boss participate: they will ask you how to better improve the way things are done, the reason you are leaving and where you will be transferred. . It’s never easy to refrain from saying the worst things you hate, but remember to be polite. You’ll still be asking for a letter of recommendation from your boss, plus you can’t really put an angry ex-boss on your reference.

Rotation – Preparing things for turnover is never easy, but getting clearance to leave work is a must. Is there someone who can do their homework while they look for a replacement? You really don’t need to stay until someone is found, just make sure you’ve taught everything you know before moving on. Imagine, the job you just got has probably taught you new things, so consider this a time to pass on what you know.

Say goodbye – Write an email suitable for the company email. Usually in smaller offices where employees number less than a hundred, you’ve probably touched each other’s lives in some way, so acknowledge the things you’ve worked on together. Thank the company for being nice to you and keep it short – it will probably be the last email you send to people at the company. Let the media know how you can be contacted, in case they need your help in the future. Keep it casual, somewhere between professional and personal, without needing to write the moment you and that sales girl had a little chat in the break room.

Therefore, there. You have two weeks to do all that. I suggest planning things out first, as my list is based on personal experience, I took my sweet time enjoying the reduced load, when I should have been doing my billing files. Now I see myself still going to and from the office, fixing my authorization. Greetings and good luck in the new job!