posted on March 17, 2001 05:51:59 PM new
Things have been going quite well for me with my sales. I have decided to make ebay a full time deal. But in order to do this, I'm going to have to quit my regular day job (gee oh no!).
Problem is I have never resigned from a job before. I have quit silly little par time high school jobs. But since school (tech school) this has been my job. A real grown up job. And now that I plan to quit I want to do it right. I want it to look good.
I need some words of wisdom and loads of advise for writing out my letter of resignation.
I realize that this isn't exactly the place to post this, but I know that lots of great people will see it and possible offer help. You have been a tremendous help with all of my ebay questions.
posted on March 17, 2001 09:55:42 PM new
The advice I have always been given, is to keep it very short and professional. You do not have to state why you are leaving or anything other than your termination date and how happy you are to leave!
MEMORANDUM
From: You
To: Mr. Boss
Re: Resignation
I wish to inform you that I am resigning my position with XYZ company effective March 30, 2001.
I value the experience I have gained with XYZ company, and I have enjoyed working with everyone in this department. (OR SOME SUCH SIMILAR COMPLIMENTARY MUMBO JUMBO - THE KEY HERE IS TO LEAVE 'EM SMILING)
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[ edited by wbbell on Mar 19, 2001 05:20 AM ]
posted on March 18, 2001 03:54:18 AM new
Be sure to leave on a good note in case you ever want to go back there or want to use them for references. Don't tell them how much you hated your job and you are happy you are leaving (if that is the case). I quit my part time job doing transcription last September and they were unable to find anyone who wanted the job so they made me an offer to do the transcription at home! Always leave the doors open!
posted on March 18, 2001 06:38:02 AM new
luvmy2bears,
Are you really sure that you want to completely quit with the economy downturning as it is? Have you possibly thought about part time work instead? I work part time and still receive full medical and dental for myself and my family so there is no worry if someone gets sick or goes to the dentist.
Reducing to part time work outside the home gave me a sense of freedom that I could not believe was possible and lifted that weight off of my shoulders enough to have a life again! I still dread packing the items, but now I don't have to pack in the middle of the night anymore when I am dead tired.
posted on March 18, 2001 06:51:11 AM new
I almost thought this was a joke.
Maybe your letter should go something like this;
Dear Boss,
My time with company x has been rewarding both financially and professionally, however, I have decided to take a HUGE risk and throw away all of my time with the company in favor of a much less stable and much less predictable field such as SALES. Not just any sales job, mind you, EBAY sales! I realize that, as a result, many factors beyond my control could easily and tragically impact my income. I accept this.
I would also like to request that you keep my file active, so that if the odds play out and I likely need to come crawling back, you'll take me in off the streets---at a reduced salary, of course.
Thanks for everything.
Warmest regards
me
(Ebay ID: not2smart)
P.S. If you need beanie buddies or depression era glass, you know where to come!
posted on March 18, 2001 08:26:40 AM new
A lot of resignations I see in my company are because people have found a better opportunity/higher salary elsewhere. Everyone usually wishes them well and are happy for them.
One nice gesture I've seen quite often in the last couple of years is for the person resigning to send out an e-mail to co-workers just before leaving. It is usually a very graceful letter thanking everyone for their good wishes and saying something positive about their time with the company (e.g. I'll miss the interaction...).
posted on March 18, 2001 08:36:39 AM newlotzamags ROTFLMAO
But.... you should be happy your attempting something that you feel is best for you.
I think almost everyone here has hit the point. Make it Positive and you will see the company will be happier and yo will have a good reference for the future.
posted on March 18, 2001 01:08:32 PM new
Thanks to those of you who have lended some honest help here.
tomwiii ~ I have been singing that very tune since I finally made up my mind to do it!
I'm really not worried about the economy. Maybe I should be, but we are doing OK. My hubby makes enough to keep us right where we are. Happy & healthy.
My income for more for fun money. I only worked part time. But my job has become more of a nightmare than anything else. What with paycuts and my long commute, it just isn't worth it.
Ebay will be my source of fun money now. Some weeks we may have oodles of it. Other we will have none. No problem. I can dig it!
As for losing benefits, I didn't have any in the first place because of my part time staus. So I'm not losing a darn thing there.
Plus my hubby works for a medical co, we get FREE health care. CAN'T DO MUCH BETTER THAN THAT!
But thanks to the help I got here, I think I have drafted up a nice letter. Positive, keeps doors open, looks nice. Thanks for the pointers!
luv
posted on March 18, 2001 04:38:36 PM new
Please remember - your employer will always be your former employer. Leave them loving you. I just got a call about an employee I had in 1989. Best wishes to you!
You might, however - want to cut down to just one day a week to keep that door open. You never know what could happen. AND you might find you really miss the people you worked with - and the human companionship. A computer can go only so far!
posted on March 19, 2001 04:59:13 AM new
The fact that you worked part time is the real saving grace, here. As the economy is downturning, it might not be the best time to leave a full time permanent job. However, eBay has offered me a lot of incentives for a part time job. We recently bought a house, a real fixer-upper - and the money for repairs or even money to eat out once a month is hard to squeeze out of our full time salaries. eBay sales allow me to have a bit more fun, and with no commute in bad weather and I can list items while wearing my bunny slippers! Best of luck to you on eBay in the future.
posted on March 19, 2001 07:27:01 AM new
lovemy2bears-as a retired person doing ebay I don't find it very rewarding. Oh sure, I make money but the one on one with another person is not there. That is important. I need to get out and mingle once in a while. Since I am retired it is difficult to get a part time job so what I do is meet friends for coffee 1 day a week and it seems to help. Knowledge is gained by outside contacts. It keeps you in touch. All you can do is try it awhile and see how it fits in your life. Good Luck and I wish you well.
