Dear Dr. Mimi: Leaving

Dear Dr. Mimi:
I have been working at my current job for three years now and recently I have found another job prospect that is more lucrative. I want to leave on good terms with my manager, but I’m anxious about how he will take the news. How do I tell my manager without upsetting him? It is strictly about the money.

—Leaving

Dear Leaving:
Once you have the offer, the best option is to be open and honest with your manager. Inform him directly before you tell anyone else in your current organization. Be positive and honest. Tell him how you found working for him to be a good experience and that you are being offered more money in this new position. Also, make sure you’re not leaving your boss and co-workers holding the bag on a big assignment. Giving two weeks’ notice is the norm. If you do this, you should feel free to go and have a good reference at the same time.

—Dr. Mimi

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