Whether moving to a new gig, starting a business or just wanting to quit because you lost appetite for current job, leaving on a gracious note (when possible) is wise.
Plan your departure with a cool head suggests Sack the boss but keep it sweet (Rhymer Rigby, FT).
He offers that in some cases rather than express your discontent if there is ground for it you are better off giving a sweet lie of leaving to pursue other opportunities.
An example of that being Emma Barnes who after leaving British retailer Kingfisher co-founded Snowbooks, a publisher.
He offers that in what is often an emotional time, keeping the situation under control makes the process smoother, less painful.
Why keep it short and sweet, the piece offers Jonathan Kelsey take on quitting "is like ripping off a plaster, get it over with".
Monday Work Etiquette #36
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