4 rules Singaporeans must know after a job resignation

At some point of your job, you may experiencing a career burn-out or exhaustion that triggers the thought of resigning from your job. Before making the major decision of “firing” your boss, ask yourself do you still have the passion and enthusiasm of what you are doing.

Does your job irk you so much that you wish every day is a Public Holiday? Is there anything that you or your company can do to rejuvenate your energy level? After knowing your intention to leave, your boss may attempt an effort to retain you if he thinks you are still a valuable asset to the company. Ultimately if you have decided it’s the ultimatum and you badly want to break away; following are some points worth observing in order to leave your job peacefully and amicably.

Notifying your superior

Inform and explain to your boss the reason/s for your resignation. Remain calm and composed all the time during that discussion. Do not ensued into any argument or bad-mouth your company even though you may be extremely unhappy about most things in the company. You never know that paths may cross one day.

Assure your boss that you will attempt to complete any projects on hand before handing over your portfolio to the next person taking over your responsibilities. It’s never a good idea to ask for early release if the projects you are handling are on very tight deadlines. This will only show your level of commitment and dedication on a professional level.

The Hand-Over

Since you have decided to move on, prepare a detailed and easy to understand hand-over list for the person taking over you.  Run through your responsibilities and all the outstanding tasks with your colleague to make the transition a smooth and hassle free one. I am sure you do not wish to be constantly “disturbed” by your previous company especially so when you have started on a new job. Update your clients, vendors or business associates of your last day with the company and the next person to liaise with upon your departure.

Be Impartial

Avoid influencing your colleagues to resign too by passing on critical and untrue vibes about the company.  They will come to know the truth one day and that doesn’t reflect very positive on your integrity and personality. You should be responsible for your own actions and it’s only right to act impartially when you have decided to leave.

Stay Professional

Do not start coming late for work and taking frequent breaks during your notice period. You do not wish to be seen as a bad influence to your colleagues slogging hard on the job. Even when you have grave grievances against your company, do not even think of sabotaging your company’s operations infrastructure unless you wish to have a brush with the law.

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