For anyone following Conan O’Brien’s divorce from NBC, it’s an interesting look at how things work for some people when they leave their employer under less than ideal circumstances.
Getting paid to not work for your employer any longer is something most people won’t experience in their life. Some of you may have experienced this phenomenon during your career especially as the economy has soured over the past year or so but most of us won’t know the feeling that Conan has ie. getting paid tens of millions of dollars to not report to work any longer.
The best way to resign from an employer is to do it honestly and with consideration given as to the terms of your employment ie. if they require two weeks notice, you give them two weeks notice or whatever your contract dictates.
Unlike Conan – who got to badmouth his employer to many laughs during the last few nights of his show – the best way you can leave your current employer is in a good way and without badmouthing your employer as you exit stage left.
At this point you don’t want to burn any bridges as you’re leaving the company. Not only is it the right thing to do, you never know when you’re going to run into these people again.
Plus you might need their help in the future as a reference.
And if you happen to be resigning soon, here is another chance to check out a resignation letter template you can use for yourself.
