smonster, I like what you've said here and I'd add that, beyond this, silence is your friend. There is no need to fill in the blank spaces with more words. My motto is, the more words, the more fear...so NO MORE WORDS!
You are giving them a gift with the 30 day notice. That is all that needs saying.
If they ask about what you are doing next...which you are under no obligation to answer...you might try, "I'm building on the valuable experience I have had here in a position that will be easier on my bones, while meeting several other needs."
They can't argue with you making a choice for your health.
Depending on what time you plan to give your notice, if you'd like to do a walk through of the convo right before, you are welcome to call me!
Are you giving notice in writing? They probably need something printed and dated, to make it all official. (You still have to say something, too, because just grunting and shoving a piece of paper at your boss is probably not the best idea.)
But this is a big step -- I'm excited for you!
Thanks, bonny. It's such a small field that I think it's better for me to be honest. They will find out and I don't want to burn any bridges.
Steph, I'm planning on following up with an email but I know my boss values face to face conversations so I'm starting with that.
The support is much appreciated. Now if only I could get to sleep! It's not nerves - well, it's literally nerves. Pain is keeping me awake and it's too late to take anything. Blah.
Quitting by grunting and shoving a piece of paper at my boss would be satisfying though.
Quitting by grunting and shoving a piece of paper at my boss would be satisfying though.
My vote is that you use the Declaration of Independence.
Smonster, I'm sending some of Harvey's most mellow purrs through the interwebs to bring you peace and strength.
~ma, smonster. I am looking forward to seeing you have this burden lifted from your shoulders.
It is done! It went fine. I think he's sad, but he gets it.
Yay! Good to have this behind you so you can go forward.
