Resigning soon for the first time. Going to tell my manager via zoom call. What do I say to start the conversation? Anything I should be sure to mention? Leaving due to burnout

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“I have some good news”

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Just say you’ve accepted a position somewhere else that you’re very excited about, and you’re thankful for the opportunity to have worked with them.

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Tell them your last day will be X/Y and you’re thankful for the opportunity to have worked with them.

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Ask them to play 20 questions.

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I’d keep it simple. Unless they grill you I wouldn’t mention anything about burnout. But really what’s the value in sharing anything more than what M1 posted above? You’re ready to move on. If they were letting you go the conversation would be short. No need to make it longer than it has to be.

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Keep it generic and high level and leave on good terms even if you don’t feel like it. You really don’t owe a detailed explanation.

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Two truths and a lie. Quick ice breaker to calm yourself

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When I resigned I used sandwich technique. “Amazing weather today, definitely enjoying the sunshine...getting right into it I’ve really enjoyed working with you and my time here, and having said that I’ve accepted an exciting new opportunity which I’m going to start in two weeks, definitely would love to keep in touch, let me know how best I can support a strong hand off”

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It was super awkward. I still don’t know the best way to start it. But once it’s said it was good from there.

Did you already use your short term disability? I noticed you said you were leaving due to burnout and you were going to another role, try to use your STD benefit to at least buy you some more time at 100-60% pay.

If I go on leave then quit that seems bad? I’m planning to leave anyways

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