I am giving my 2-week notice this week from this 8-year old job. I am nervous, excited, happy and sad at the same time. I was the 2nd Software engineer they brought on-board when the total number of employees was only 14. The company has grown big time. The number of employees now is 100+ because of the very niche market they are in. They were one of inc 500 for 3 years in a row and their rank was in top 150 those three times. The company is like family to me. They are going to have a hard time letting me go. I have accepted another oppurtnity in Dallas, Tx. I am currently in Michigan. I have decided to make a move because of whether in Michigan and because I have family in Texas who I want to live close to.
I know that my current employer is going to counter offer which I am not going to accept. It is going to be really shocking for a lot of people to see me leaving as they see me as one of the pioneers of the company.
Its all really hard for me. I brought a big tray of baklawa to work this morning. Some asked me what the ocassion is and I just said, just because. Please suggest another nice gesture that I can use, if u can think of one.
How do you deal with such a thing? How do you notify your boss? What do u write in the good-bye letter? what do u do the 2 weeks u are here after having given the notice?
Well you may be let go right away even though you will give your 2 weeks, remember that. In the meantime, be congenial with the staff, let them know that you'll miss them considering that you had a chance to get close to them these past 8 years, and basiically try not to be awkward about accepting another offer. Btw, write the resignation letter and give it to your boss as soon as you accept this other offer. People leave jobs to accept new ones all the time, so even though it may seem a bit earth-shattering to you at the moment given that you've worked there 8 years, it probably isn't something completely unexpected on the company's end. Trust me.
As far as taking goodies into the office, well baklava was a good idea; you can also treat the staff to DD coffee and donuts one day if you like.
Congrats and best of luck in Tx. witht he new job, Asif :)
Asif
The idea is nto to burn any bridges with ppl you have worked with fort so long. Being close to family as a need is a very strong motive.
Avoid going into details about how great the new offer is etc because some may think of it as gloating.
In resignation letter thank you boss for the opportunities afforded to you and the rewarding expereince that you have had working there and that while you are moving due to personal needs you always will value your time spent there.
Give him a plan to transition your responsibilities/projects over the next two weeks etc.
Congrats on the new job, and make sure Kaleem sends u a welcome cowboy hat, he is our resident texas cheerleader :)
Thanks for the kinds words and the piece of advice. I really appreciate it.
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People leave jobs to accept new ones all the time, so even though it may seem a bit earth-shattering to you at the moment given that you've worked there 8 years, it probably isn't something completely unexpected on the company's end. Trust me.
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This may be true for the big companies but because of the size of this company, everyone is really visible and given a chance to perform. I have projects lined up for me through end of this year, some with flight tickets already purchased. Its not going to be easy.
Take them for drinks. While your at it, take the Gupsgup team too-we're all family. :D
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This may be true for the big companies but because of the size of this company, everyone is really visible and given a chance to perform. I have projects lined up for me through end of this year, some with flight tickets already purchased. Its not going to be easy.
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I hear ya. Well, take it all in good stride and look forward to a new adventure on the professional front. You'll be just fine.
:)
I just grabbed my boss to the conference room and gave him my 2-week notice face to face. He was very surprised, even more when I told him I am moving out of state. He asked me if there is anything they can do to keep me around and I said no. I told him its not about the money which he was curious to know. I told him I wanted to get away from the cold weather and snow and that I want to get away before I see another winter. I also told him that I want live close to some family I got in Texas. He asked me if working for the company from home, in Dallas was still an option. It was my turn to be suprised. I told him throw at me what you got and I will think about it. He said he will talk to upper management and see what they can come up with.
I am not sure at this point about whats next for me to see. I am sure about one thing. I am moving to Dallas regardless.
^ Whichever company you choose to be with, best of luck in Dallas, bro :)
asif just make sure its not a situation where they allow u to work from home in Dallas until they have a replacement fully ready. has the company used telecommuting for other employees on an out of state basis?
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asif just make sure its not a situation where they allow u to work from home in Dallas until they have a replacement fully ready. has the company used telecommuting for other employees on an out of state basis?
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That is a very good point. I just came out of office of the big boss, the director. He formally offered me to stay and work from Dallas with ocasional travel. I need to think thru this. They do have sales/marketting people/offices all over but they have never had a developer working out of state. We used to have an implementation team which did have a couple of developers in the field who often worked from home. But the company made them both move to Michigan when implementation team was merged with the architecture team. I raised this issue that if I am given this option, the other employees will have major problems with it which I don't want to cause. He said that the company is willing to make exceptions and take some risks for some employees who they don't want to see leaving.
The ball is in my court.
asif
in general it seems like a bad idea to accept some counter offer when u have decided to leave. If you like the company and think u will not have a bullseye painted on your back then compare the two jobs on what they do and how they fit in with your career goals.
stability
growth
2 factors which can not be guaranteed anywhere but u can have some sense of how the 2 opportunities stack up against one another.
working remotely at such distances is tough, You may need to come in more often then u think. additionally some times ppl who are telecommuting in such a manner feel that they are cut out from the usual goings on atthe office, and that is true and a risk.
I dont mean to paint a negative picture of the situation here. I am impressed that they want to keep you so much that they are willing to work with you on this bit. I just wanted to lay out a few what ifs to help you in your decision process.
I sent this email to my big boss this morning:
First, let me start by saying that I am flattered with the offer I have received from you to work from home in Dallas and that xxx is willing to work with me on this bit. However, in my opinion, working remotely from such distance may be tough. I may need to come in more often than you and I think. Additionally, telecommuting in such a manner might make me feel that I am cut off from a lot of office communication, which may lead to being out of touch with important (and often unofficial) things that are going on in the company or in a particular project. This can adversely affect team morale and lead to gossip about what people are doing and whether they are doing their share of the work.
In addition, I think that most team members expect other team members to be available-they see this as an important part of the job. An important part of teamwork is sharing expertise and mentoring; if people aren't present there is little opportunity to contribute in this way.
I know that leaving a job, especially the one where you have proven yourself to be valuable and joining a new company and a group is always a big risk and a challenge. I am however up to taking that risk and facing the challenge. I think that it is about time for me to explore the rest of the professional world and it is in the best interest of my family and myself.
Needless to say, I am very nervous. Eight years is a very long time. I may not like the new environment and new people because I am so attached to xxx and because of the rewarding experience that I have had working here. While I am moving due to personal needs, I always will value my time spent there.
I hope that xxx will keep the doors open for me if this tough decision of mine turns out to be a bad idea and if I start thinking about rejoining xxx.
I am still considering 23rd to be my last date. I will try to stay on track for xxx xxx project. I will do my best to finish all technical design documentation and the development effort for xxx before my departure. I wish xxx continued success, and I want to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your team and I thank xxx for allowing me to work for it and grow with it.
you made the right choice mate, fraudia u made some good points too.
afterall u aint called fraudia for no reason are you?
come see me in dallas i live in garland and work in downtown..
btw akard/jackson
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afterall u aint called fraudia for no reason are you?
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Fraudia
I moved to Dallas in the last week of July. Started my new job on August 2nd. So, new town, new job and new car. I am lovin' it. BBQ Tonight and Sabri Nihari are awsome.
^ Asif, glad to hear that life is good on your end :k:
I am giving MY 2 weeks’ notice on Monday (refer to my thread on the new job in General). Wish me luck in my transition to the new company/position and that all goes well when I give my resignation on Monday. Any words of advice?
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Such a polite letter.... amazing!
There have been many occasions that I have made it clear to my colleagues and seniors how stressed I was. Everyone knows it. There was this other girl who left 2 years ago for the same reasons. They made a counter offer to her too. And it was good but she refused as in like... literally "thook" kar chali gayi.
Sometimes, I feel like making a smilar wild attempt..... thook kar chali jaun.
God knows what's ahead.
Re: I am giving my 2-week notice this week
Don’t go “thook” kar, life has made many people swallow their thook afterwards 
(though it has not happened to me 
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I gave my two week notice almost two weeks ago and tomorrow be my last day in this company. I worked here for almost 7 years. But I’m going to work as a contractor as opposed to “Employee” for the new company. Lets see what Allah :swt: has for me in coming future.
Re: I am giving my 2-week notice this week
InshaaAllah, it’d be good Captain1. keep faith. that’s what ive been doing until now. ive left it on Allah and i have my parents’ duaas with me so most of the efforts to make me fall get crushed in the air before reaching me 
im blessed by the grace of God.
so when is your flight again :love: