Looking for some advice here, please. What is the best way to tell your manager you have accepted an external offer? Thanks in advance!

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Just straight up tell them. I asked to talk to them for like 10 minutes, scheduled a call, and said I’ve really appreciated the opportunity here but I’m moving on to new adventures and my last day will be X. After the meeting, I sent an email to my manager and HR with my formal letter of resignation.

They know it’s nothing personal. Turnover is a very normal part of every job and every industry.

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“I have accepted another job offer.”

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Haha! Got it now lol

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Write a resignation notice with your intention to resign and the date. It’s up to you to give them a reason.

I personally sent an email advising of my last day and listed transition plans but that is due to the contentious nature of my relationship with my soon to be former manager.

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Thank you!!

Write a resignation letter/email.

If you have a one on one coming up in the next few days just tell them then, otherwise you’ll have to schedule a quick meeting and they’ll probably know what is coming.

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