How to Quit As an "at Will" Employee

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Confirm you are an "at will" employee.. Find a convenient time to quit.. Consider whether to give a reason.

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Steps

1

Confirm you are an "at will" employee.

Step 1

Confirm you are an "at will" employee.

2

Find a convenient time to quit.

Step 2

Find a convenient time to quit.

3

Consider whether to give a reason.

Step 3

Consider whether to give a reason.

4

Tell your immediate supervisor.

Step 4

Tell your immediate supervisor.

5

Give advance notice.

Step 5

Give advance notice.

6

Tell a consistent story.

Step 6

Tell a consistent story.

7

Offer to train replacements.

Step 7

Offer to train replacements.

8

Complete big projects.

Step 8

Complete big projects.

9

Return supplies and equipment.

Step 9

Return supplies and equipment.

10

Think about doing an exit interview.

Step 10

Think about doing an exit interview.

11

Keep in touch with colleagues.

Step 11

Keep in touch with colleagues.

12

Get your final paycheck.

Step 12

Get your final paycheck.

13

Consider a "constructive discharge" claim.

Step 13

Consider a "constructive discharge" claim.

14

Meet with a lawyer.

Step 14

Meet with a lawyer.

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