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*How to tender your resignation - **Be sure of your decision.*
*There are many reasons why you might want to change employers** – **and obviously one of those might simply be that you want to pursue a hospitality career abroad.*
There might come a time, however, when you want to change jobs again and when that day dawns it's worth sitting down and thinking hard about why you need to leave - is it money, lack of opportunity, a missed promotion, the need for a change of location, or something more personal? If any of those seem to be driving your need to move on, it's probably worth talking it through with your boss or the HR department to see if they can help before making a final decision.
It will also help to consolidate your feelings if you can discuss things with friends and family. But remember, it's your life and your decision, so trust your instincts.
*The first step*
Once you've decided to go, check your contract and company handbook to see if there are any procedures you need to follow. Beware that your contract may have financial penalties in place if you leave within a certain time period – particularly if the company has invested in your relocation and any training.
Other points to check include the length of the notice period you are required to work. This usually varies depending on your time at the company and your seniority. Some companies have a policy of very long notice periods to stop key staff from leaving the hotel or restaurant in the lurch. But it works both ways in that should the company ever want you to leave, it must give you notice – and therefore the chance to find another job.
If you don't have a notice period, it is courteous to give at least a fortnight's notice.
*What to do:*
* Write a brief official resignation letter including a sentence saying how sorry you are to leave
* Before you hand over your letter, speak to your boss in person about your intentions to leave. They will want to know your reasons, so be prepared and don't go into negative detail
* Think in advance how you would respond if your employer offers an inducement to stay (after all, recruiting staff is an expensive business). If you are tempted, give them a deadline of when you would need their counter-offer by
* Consider the offer carefully - it may be a salary-hike, a promotion, or a move to another location, but does it really improve your standing in the company?
* If your resignation takes your boss by surprise and he reacts badly or aggressively try to stay composed. One way to calm the atmosphere is by offering to help in the handover process and promising to tidy up loose ends before you go
*Top tip*
Always be positive about your time at the company – hospitality is a surprisingly small world and your paths could easily cross again
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