I’ve recently resigned after only 4-5 months at an agency because I just want didn’t want to be there anymore, the compatibility wasn’t there. I’m still interviewing around for another place and I’m taking my time with it. What is a diplomatic way for me to leave without any drama? They’re good people and I don’t want them to think poorly of themselves.

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They won’t feel poorly of themselves. Don’t you worry about that.

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“I’m sorry. I can’t. Don’t hate me.”

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Assuming you're wondering what to say to coworkers in your last few days:

"It's been nice working with you, hope we do it again sometime!" You can remove the last part if its not sincere.

And if they ask why you're leaving:

"This agency just isn't the right fit for me." And if you want to expand more or they ask: "I want to take a break for a bit and find the right agency for me".

Don't bring up your grievances. Don't make it personal. This is a business decision that you made for yourself and you can be matter of fact about it. People quit jobs all the time for all kinds of reasons. You don't have to explain yours, and they don't really matter. Everybody will get it and nobody will assume it's about them.

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Wow. This flex is epic.

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I had to do this once. I quit after 2 weeks on the job. Pretty wild looking back on it. Glad I did it though, just wasn’t for me.

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