How to Leave a Job on Good Terms

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Start preparations early.. Try not to leave at an inconvenient time.. Read your employment contract.

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Steps

1

Start preparations early.

Step 1

Start preparations early.

2

Try not to leave at an inconvenient time.

Step 2

Try not to leave at an inconvenient time.

3

Read your employment contract.

Step 3

Read your employment contract.

4

Organize your files.

Step 4

Organize your files.

5

Complete important projects.

Step 5

Complete important projects.

6

Tell your supervisor first.

Step 6

Tell your supervisor first.

7

Let colleagues know.

Step 7

Let colleagues know.

8

Avoid a company-wide "farewell" email.

Step 8

Avoid a company-wide "farewell" email.

9

Draft an exit memo.

Step 9

Draft an exit memo.

10

Agree to train your replacement.

Step 10

Agree to train your replacement.

11

Agree to an exit interview.

Step 11

Agree to an exit interview.

12

Stay professional.

Step 12

Stay professional.

13

Criticize the company sparingly.

Step 13

Criticize the company sparingly.

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