Resigning after 6 months - what to tell manager

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dunnoanym

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dunnoanym
Apr 29 14 Comments

Has anyone here ever left their company after less than 6 months? If so, how did you approach giving your notice to your manager? I’ve developed a really good relationship with my manager but received an offer with better TC + permanent WFH + relocation flexibility. The offer was too good to pass, especially since I’ve long had a goal of being a digital nomad and eventually settling and buying property in a LCOL city. Current role requires 3-4 days in office and I’d have to keep renting out in Pleasanton/Dublin area to avoid the commute. Also, relocation requires SVP approval which is ridiculous. Would love to hear some thoughts on how I can frame this conversation, I’m so nervous for some reason. I know it’s just a job, but I do be feeling so bad leaving all my work behind to my manager and the extremely understaffed team…
#tech #resign #resignation

Old TC: $160k
New TC: $220k
YOE: 3

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  • Amazon
    fkr

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    fkr
    I left after a month. It wasn't pleasant, I apologized and just laid out the situation—I have to resign because an opportunity came up unexpectedly that I simply couldn't pass up. I will try my best to not leave my team in the lurch, etc. Not much you can do to dress it up; just be honest and direct.
    Apr 29 3
    • Chubb
      onlyo

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      onlyo
      Did you leave Amazon or to Amazon!
      Apr 30
    • Amazon
      fkr

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      fkr
      To Amazon.

      They were disappointed, but I think most of them ultimately understood when I shared a little more about the opportunity. The manager was confused and surprised, but wasn't angry or anything.
      Apr 30
  • Just tell him exactly what you wrote here. He’ll be upset because it’s not great for him as a manager but he’d do the same thing in your shoes—and might be looking right now.

    Companies know you won’t show loyalty to them because they so obviously show no loyalty to you, so they cynically try to develop loyalty among teammates.
    Apr 29 1
    • Lyft
      lpc4u

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      lpc4u
      Exactly. There is no loyalty. Companies try to convince you there is so that you won’t leave them but have no problem dropping you on a dime.
      Apr 29
  • Apple
    🪄magic✨

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    🪄magic✨
    Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you here at _____, however, I’m planning on moving to a different city. Ahead of my departure on ______, I’d be happy to coordinate with the team to help make transition easier.
    Apr 29 0
  • Meta
    not zuck

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    not zuck
    I've quit at 6 mo and said I got a better offer.

    I've quit at 4mo and said "wasn't a good fit your culture is toxic."

    I've decided I wanted to quit at 1 months and decided I would work a few hours a week and see how long it took them to fire me (it took them 2 months) and they blamed it on a reorg 🤣 got severance and started a new job that next week. I timed it great. i was going to have to quit but they fired me the day before! Score
    Apr 29 3
  • New
    fzXI60

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    fzXI60
    The main reason your boss will be upset is because of how this will make him look. So if you want to soften the blow, put in writing how great they onboarded/trained you, how supported you felt, how much you learned from them, etc… because that will help them save face when they have to explain finding your backfill to HR and makes it truly not personal (they can’t compete with a $60k all-remote raise!)

    Congratulations and good luck 🤞
    Apr 29 0