Would appreciate any advice on giving notice. I’ve been with my small firm (5 attnys) for 4 years and am the most senior attny. The partners have always treated me like family and I truly value those relationships. However, I’ve decided to accept another job offer and need to give notice. I’m feeling anxious about it, especially since I’ve seen other attnys leave on “good terms” but still burn the bridge. To make things more stressful, it’s Q4 and our busy season. Any advice is appreciated.

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Do it in person. Go in their office towards the end of the day on a Thursday or Friday and just rip off the bandaid. It gives both of you the weekend to process and you can come in the following week and begin enjoying the transition

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Give more than two weeks notice and offer to assist with all transitional matters. They’ll appreciate the extra time (if you can of course)

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The Godfather: “It’s not personal. It’s business.” Repeat this to yourself.

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Will be saying this on repeat tomorrow.

Also let them know what you plan to do to help ease the transition. A matters list, transition plan, etc. Knowing someone is still “checked in” as they make the transition really helps it go more smoothly.

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I also gave my closest supervisors handwritten thank you notes on my last day. They were still hurt but I’ve been able to repair with one of them.

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