[So] Quitting without being an asshole about it

[burnsep]

I've been working at a law firm for two and a half years. This past summer the continental director for a risk consulting/business intelligence company contacted me about coming to work for their regional office. At first I wasn't interested but I started getting bored at my firm and, to make a long story short, I just got home from my final interview, and I start work in early April.

Thing is, the senior partners at my current place of employment are great people, and we have excellent working relationships. I really want to leave without offending them or being an asshole about this whole thing. I know I should offer between 2 weeks and a month of "setting my affairs in order" and trying to find a replacement, but what else should I do, and how should I do the actual quitting?

Cliffs:

* Bored with current job, got a new more interesting one
* Want to quit without leaving a bad impression
* Have a bit of apple skin stuck between my teeth.

 

[Ixiterra]

Just give them a month's notice and say you found a better opportunity. I don't see how they can fault you for that.

 

[JodoFett]

Just give them a month's notice and say you found a better opportunity. I don't see how they can fault you for that.

 

[Nutcracker]

toothpick and/or floss

 

[WarAngel]

Be prepared though, they might counteroffer.

So, to be safe, make sure you mention that you are afraid that your current job is growing 'stale' and you are seeking new challenges.

 

[x0lent]

Do you work with children? Tell them your intentions and leave; they're not going to cry over you leaving.

 

[burnsep]

Guess that's the way to go then.

 

[j00d]

find a competent replacement dur

 

[NoGodForMe]

It's called moving on to new opportunities.

They'll survive.

 

[Reno]

Blaze of Incompetence.

 

[JohnClark]

I advise that you set fire to the law firm by way of explination. I'm sure they'll get the message.

 

[Evil Light Bulb]

telling them ASAP would be the obvious first step in not being a dick

 

[CaptainZero]

Burning bridges is always fun too.

 

[Yaason]

"i was offered a better paying paying job and i was interested. talked to them and they seem like cool people so im going to give it it a shot. no offense guys, you're all great but i just need a change. they want me to start in a month so ill make this month here a great one.... so how about them steelers?"

 

[Mirage]

just tell the truth, and do it in a nice way.

that's it.

 

[Fool]

Why quit when trying to get fired is so much more fun?

 

[scotsman]

Yaason I love that sig!

 

[Paladin-5]

Just give them a month's notice and say you found a better opportunity. I don't see how they can fault you for that.

 

[Rev_Night]

Say that you are openly gay and they will fire you. then you can sue them

 

[burnsep]

Say that you are openly gay and they will fire you. then you can sue them

Well, I could tell the senior partner about the time in high school when I nailed his daughter. Or about the friday afternoon when my girlfriend dropped by the office and I sullied the conference room table.

But again, I want to go out on a friendly note.