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1198: Leave Your Job On Good Terms: Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes When You Leave Your Job by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents

Jan 11, 2024
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, an expert on leaving a job gracefully, shares valuable insights on maintaining professionalism and smart social media use when transitioning out of a job. She emphasizes the importance of leaving on good terms and provides six tips to avoid common mistakes. The podcast also discusses the financial impact of leaving a job and shares success stories of achieving financial freedom.
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Quick takeaways

  • Leaving a job on good terms requires being nice, giving notice, training replacement, leaving important data, maintaining quality work, and being mindful of social media content.
  • Leaving a job on bad terms can limit future opportunities, damage relationships, impact recommendations, networking, and the possibility of returning to old job.

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Tips for Leaving a Job on Good Terms

Leaving a job on good terms is crucial for maintaining professional relationships. Michelle Schroeder-Gardner provides six tips on how to leave a job positively. Firstly, it's important to be nice when leaving or quitting a job, ensuring that you remain positive and avoid any negative behavior. Secondly, giving enough notice is crucial, with standard practice ranging from two weeks to a few months. Offering to train your replacement can also leave a positive impression, showcasing your dedication to the company. Additionally, leaving behind important data, supplies, and personal belongings is essential to maintain integrity. Maintaining the same level of quality work until your last day is crucial, even if you are excited to leave. Lastly, being mindful of social media content is important, as it can affect your reputation with your current and future employers.

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