CHAPTER 20
How to Leave a Job
Making a Graceful Exit
Few situations pose a greater challenge to flawless execution than leaving a job. Whatever the reason—your choice or not, your social savvy and self-discipline will be put to the test, and your behavior can make a lasting impression on everyone around you. Leaving a job involves many of the sensations of separation and loss that accompany ending any close relationship. It’s a time of stress when feelings and emotions run high, and you need to make sure that they don’t run away with you. People around you will be observing your behavior; therefore, be sure that you exit with class.
Leaving Gracefully
People leave jobs for a variety of reasons, and although some general guidelines apply in any ...
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