a Quitting or Leaving Work
¨ Hi Mark, I have a wonderful opportunity to work at a different company. I enjoyed my time here, but I shouldn’t pass this up. I am putting in my two week notice.
¨ Hi Mark, unfortunately I have to tell you that I am leaving the company. I really enjoyed my time here and I appreciated all your help on my tasks. I have to put in my two week notice.
¨ Hi Mark, I received an offer from a different company. This is a great opportunity for me so I accepted the offer. My decision on leaving is not because I didn’t like my duties here. I really enjoyed my experience. But I am at a point where I want to find other challenges. I hope you can understand.
¨ Mark, I have decided to leave the company. I have worked here for 10 years and I really enjoyed it. But I want to take a break and spend more time with my family. So I am putting in my two week notice.
¨ Hi Mark, I have come to a decision to leave the company. I am going to travel for a year and this is the best time period for me to do so. I always wanted to travel for an extended time period, and this is the only time I can do it. I can work for another month, so hopefully that should give you some time to find a replacement. And if you want, I can train the new employee on my areas.
b Negotiating before Leaving
¨ Hi Mark, I am at a crossroad in my career. I have recently interviewed with a different company and they extended an offer to me. I haven’t decided yet, but I wanted to tell you before coming to a decision.
¨ If I didn’t like this company, it would be an easy decision, but I really like it here. However, I have been asking to take on Program Management responsibilities here. Also, they are offering me a 6 percent higher salary than my current pay. Can anything be done about these two things?
¨ Hi Mark, I have been thinking about moving back to my home town. I have a job lined up, but I haven’t decided yet. I wanted to let you know before I make my final decision.
¨ Well, they are offering me a higher salary. It’s 7 percent higher than my current salary. Would it be possible for you guys to match this?
c General Statements
¨ Next Friday is my last day.
¨ I already put in my two week notice.
¨ I’m leaving the company.
¨ I accepted a job offer from ABC Company. This Friday will be my last day here.
¨ I’m leaving this dump.
¨ I would’ve left a lot sooner but I had to get a job lined up first.
¨ I got screwed here so many times. I don’t want to work here anymore. My last day is this Friday.
¨ It was great working with you. I wish you the best on this project.
¨ I had a wonderful time here. I wish the best for you.
¨ I really enjoyed working with you. I’ll send you my personal email so keep in touch.
¨ I hope you enjoy your new job. Let me know if they have any another opening.
¨ Good luck in your new job. We’ll keep your seat warm for you in case you want to return.
¨ Hey Jack, good luck with your new job and save me a seat.
¨ We’ll miss you here. Good luck with your new career.
d Quitting or Leaving Work – Interactive Practice
¨ A: “Hi Mark, I have something important to tell you.”
B: “Come on in. What’s on your mind?”
A: “Well, I have decided to leave the company. I had a wonderful time here, but it is time to move on for me.”
B: “May I ask why?”
A: “I got an offer from ABC Company. It’s a management position and I really don’t want to let this opportunity pass me by. You know I have been looking for a management position here, but all the positions here are full.”
B: “I understand your decision and you have my support.”
A: “Thanks for understanding. I can work here two more weeks.”
B: “Ok. Will you be able to finish your current assignment?”
A: “Yes I will. And if you hire someone within two weeks, I would be happy to provide training on my areas.”
B: “That would be great. We’re going to miss you here.”
A: “I’m going to miss this place too. Thanks.”
¨ A: “Hi Mary, I interviewed with another company and they offered me a position. I wanted to let you know before I made my decision.”
B: “I’m sorry to hear that. But I appreciate you telling me before you accepted the offer.”
A: “I really enjoy my work here, but I was concerned about the lack of opportunities. I put in effort to gain more experience here, but the projects are limited.”
B: “What would help you to decide to stay?”
A: “I would consider staying more if I could change my position. I would love working in this same group, but I would like to be doing something different. And finally, they offered me 6 percent more than my current salary.”
B: “When do you have to make a decision by?”
A: “They want me to respond in a week.”
B: “Let me see what I can do and I’ll let you know tomorrow or on Wednesday. Can you wait until then?”
A: “That’s not a problem.”
B: “Great. I’m going to do everything I can to keep you on board.”
A: “I appreciate what you are doing for me.”
B: “It’s the least I can do. You’re a valuable asset here.”B: “Yeah. I just started yesterday.”
B: “I’m Mark. Nice to meet you.”
B: “I’m going to work on the planning team. But I haven’t started yet. I’m still in training.”
B: “That’s great. Oh, can I ask you some questions?”
B: “Does this company have a casual Friday?”
B: “That’s alright. Do you know any good places to eat around here?”
B: “That sounds good. Thanks for the info.”A: “Are you new here?”
A: “Welcome aboard. I’m Jack.”
A: “What are you going to be working on?”
A: “The planning team is great. Our marketing team works with them closely. We’ll end up working together sometimes.”
A: “Sure.”
A: “Not really. You can get away with wearing slacks, but I’ve never seen anyone wear jeans.”
A: “Yeah there’s a deli right across the street. They have fresh sandwiches and sometimes hot dishes like teriyaki. It’s pretty good.”
A: “No problem. If you need anything, I sit right around the corner here.”
