How to quit a job on good terms

SarieP

Mr. P was on the job hunt about a month ago and put in a few applications at different places.  One came through right away and he accepted it.  He has been there for about 3 weeks and is happy enough being there.  The only issue is that he works 6 days a week with only Sunday off and has an hour commute each way.Mr. P was offered a great job 5 minutes from home yesterday and is planning to accept.  The pay is the same as he would be making at the place he is currently, but there would be no commute and absolutely no weekend work.  We both agree it would be a good move.How should he quit his current job?  He is planning to give a 2 week notice, but since he just started there a few weeks ago, more than likely they will just tell him to go.  He was planning to go into detail and say that he had previously put in applications and this one just offered him a job 5 minutes from home.  Should he give an explanation?

danieliza1127

I think it would be good for him to give an explanation but keep it short and simple.  He applied for the job before he got this current one, it's only 5 minutes from home, and no weekend work and give his 2 weeks notice. 

Nebb

Something closer to home has become available and he has decided to accept it. Blabitty bla bla thank you for the opportunity, etc etc.I dont think he needs more of an explanation than that.

*BeachBride0410*

He is planning to give a 2 week notice, but since he just started there a few weeks ago, more than likely they will just tell him to go.Always a must in my mind to give 2wks, and they very well could just let him go, but they have to pay him for the 2wks.  I don't see any harm in telling them that he applied for a couple jobs at the time, and this one would not require a commute.  I think with the economy, the current employer should understand....if not Mr.P shouldn't worry about it.

danieliza1127

and they very well could just let him go, but they have to pay him for the 2wksNo they don't...if they let him go, they let him go, they aren't obligated to pay him for 2 weeks just because he offered to stay those two weeks.

*BeachBride0410*

I know my company still pays the 2wks even if they tell them just to leave before the 2wks is up.  Seen it a couple times.

cdeshane

As long as he gives his 2 weeks they should be fine. A lot of companies will hire you back (if something should happen) as long as you give the 2 weeks.

Nebb

I would think someone would have to work a lot more than 3 weeks to get that kind of accommodation. Thats just a waste of money.

*BeachBride0410*

I will take back my "have to" comment. 

SarieP

Oh I doubt they would pay him for any longer than he is actually there.

goheels05

Always a must in my mind to give 2wks, and they very well could just let him go, but they have to pay him for the 2wks.Actually, I've heard this, too.  Maybe it varies by state, but last spring when a bunch of us quit, this is what HR told us.

*BeachBride0410*

Well I am glad I'm not going crazy, thanks heels!

ggmae

I left my job last year after being there for just 4 months. I wanted to leave on good terms, so I wrote a letter giving my two weeks notice, explaining that I was moving, and thanking them for the opportunity to work for them. It was short and sweet.

Audrey_03

It's kind of hard to leave on good terms if you're willing to bail after only a few weeks -- even if it is for a better job. I've been in similar situations where I had interviewed for multiple jobs and was waiting on offer letters from prospective employers; however, once I officially accepted a position, I phoned the other companies and withdrew myself from consideration because it's inconsiderate and unprofessional to start a job and then quit a month later because a better one came along. If it's a bridge he's okay with burning, then it's not really an issue and he can phrase the resignation letter however he likes.

Calypso1977

they do not have to pay him for the two weeks, particularly if he is within the probationary period.  some companies do pay you, but i would think that's with folks who have  more time in than three weeks. the amount of money spent to recruit him to begin with is a painful enough loss to the company.  i'm surprised with the market the way it is, they even hired someone who lived an hour away.