How to Quit Your Job the Right Way

You can see it now. You walk into the manager's office, bang your hand down onto the desk, and tell him or her, "I quit!" You storm out of the office, slam the door behind you, and leave behind an office full of astonished ex co-workers. Your courage is sure to be talked about for years, right? Wrong. It's time to snap out of the daydream. As miserable as you are with your current job, there's a respectful method to quitting and moving on. Just because you're leaving doesn't mean that you don't have to worry about what people think of you anymore. Your departure must be strategic and without controversy. Here are a few steps to getting that done.

Step One-Have a solid job lined up.

This is perhaps the number one mistake that employees make when quitting their job. Often times, the heat of the moment catches up with them, and before they know it they've told the boss to shove it and they're out the door without some sort of backup plan. If you're truly unhappy, then bite your tongue and start the process of looking for a job. Do not quit until you have accepted another offer. You need to have an official starting date from your new employer so that your current boss will have a timeframe to work by. Also, tell your future employer that you will need a two week notice to quit from your current employer. Don't worry about jeopardizing the feelings of your future manager. They'll respect your decision and it actually ends up making you look like a great employee. If your situation is an exception and you need to get out as soon as possible, then it is recommended to have up to six months worth of savings to where you can pay your bills and live a comfortable life. Take this into consideration before you storm into the office.

Step Two-Talk with the supervisor.