Firing is always stressful, even when it comes to moving to a better job. It is important to be able to leave correctly, without damaging the relationship, if possible, without breaking the law and without losing your reputation.
Competent dismissal: legislation and relations
Keep in mind that, according to article 80 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, an employee is obliged to warn his boss about dismissal of his own free will two weeks before leaving work. By writing an application on time, you will save yourself from many problems with the law. In particular, there will not be a situation when you need to go to a new place of work, and you have not yet taken your work book and have not received a payment.
You can ask your boss to shorten the two weeks, if necessary. That is why it is important to talk calmly and politely, otherwise the chance that you will be met will be small.
It is recommended that you inform your supervisor about the dismissal not two, but three weeks before leaving. It is not about filing an application yet, but about a warning. This will give the company additional time to find a new employee.
If a new employee needs to be trained in your place, you will have more time for this, and subsequently you will not have to be distracted.
By giving three weeks' notice of dismissal, you can protect yourself from a legal point of view. Unfortunately, sometimes employers do not want to let go of an employee and delay the process of dismissal, frustrating his plans. If you found out in a conversation that you do not intend to let go, write a statement and send it by registered mail with a notification, or pass it through the office so that a mark of acceptance and the incoming document number are put on your copy. In this case, even without the signature of the manager, in two weeks you will be able to pick up your salary and work book.
How to quit competently without spoiling your relationship
Never burn all bridges by leaving your old job, even if you don't have the best relationships with your boss and colleagues. This is especially true if the management knows where you intend to go to work. You may be given an unflattering characterization, which is undesirable.
It is not recommended to spend the last two weeks at work as if you don’t have to do anything at all. Constant tardiness, violation of the rules, unwillingness to fulfill your duties, leaving the office long before the end of the working day and other mistakes can lead to the fact that you ruin your reputation, undermine the credibility of your superiors and, in addition, you can get a fine, reprimand, or face other troubles. … Remember that the employer pays for the last two weeks in the same way as usual.
