The Safe Exit - How to Quit Your Job the Right Way

Discover essential strategies for navigating job transitions in this 47-minute podcast episode featuring Ian Douglas, a seasoned developer and career coach. Learn how to determine if it's time to leave your current position, craft an effective resignation letter, and handle the delicate process of informing your manager and colleagues. Explore the nuances of notice periods, counteroffers, and maintaining professional relationships during your departure. Gain insights on timing your LinkedIn announcement and understanding non-compete clauses. Whether you're a novice or experienced developer, acquire valuable knowledge to ensure a smooth and secure transition between companies in today's dynamic job market.

- Alex changed jobs recently!
- "The first thing you really need to understand is why you want to leave the company"
- Have a direction in mind
- It takes six to twelve months to hit your stride at a new job
- With all the info you have currently, could you see yourself being at the new company for at least two years?
- Sometimes the company changes, and that's okay
- Should you feel guilty when quitting your job?
- What you need to know about notice periods
- The risk of resigning
- Get all your paperwork signed first
- What if your current company wants to keep you?
- Even if they manage to keep you, they might not trust in your loyalty
- Always communicate with your manager
- If you leave a job, it shouldn't really surprise your manager
- What if your company can't make the accommodations you need
- You need to be able to trust your manager
- How to communicate your resignation
- How to write your notice letter: it's just a notification email!
- Should you tell the team you're quitting
- Be prepared to lose access to company stuff
- Can you work for a competitor?
- Should you tell your current employer about the new company
- When should you share the news about your new job on LinkedIn?