QUIT YOUR JOB THE RIGHT WAY

We have all found ourselves in difficult positions at one point. Moving on is part of life. Turning in your resignation isn't always easy, even if you hate your job or boss. Several factors can make an employee resign. However, one has to do it professionally. If you are considering resigning from a job, here are some important points to think through before you turn in your resignation.

Think about it: like every decision one makes in life, you have to reflect on it properly. You must have a good reason to resign. In this economy, it does not make sense to leave if you don’t have something else lined up. Make sure that you will not regret your decision in the long run.

Prepare to Quit: Begin to tie up loose ends and finish projects you were working on. Clear up your workspace and leave only things you can carry at a moment’s notice.

Give Notice: give your employer enough notice to find a replacement before you leave. The standard notice for employee resignation in contained in the Labour law of Nigeria. according to the Nigerian Labour Law, the terms of employment contract termination are:

One day, where the contract has continued for a period of three months or less;
One week, where the contract has continued for more than three months but less than two years
Two weeks, where the contract has continued for a period of two years but less than five years; and
One month, where the contract has continued for five years or more.
When giving notice of termination of an employment contract where the notice is one week or more, the notice must be in writing.
However, if there are terms of resignation in the employment letter you signed, abide by it.

Write your Resignation Letter: one of the most important ways to professionally quit your job is to tender a written resignation letter. It can be difficult to resign diplomatically sometimes. However, you can look up resignation letter templates online. The resignation letter is a formal letter and must be written as such. Regardless of how you resign, write a resignation letter. You never know when you might need that old employer to give you a reference, so it makes sense to take the time to write a polished and professional resignation letter. Make sure you deliver the resignation letter yourself.