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Closing the Door on a Long Term Employer

16-08-2021
Job seeker advice

As Engineering Recruiters, we know there are so many different reasons as to why people seek opportunities elsewhere. It is estimated that on average, a person in the UK will have around 12 jobs during their lifetime.

Unless you are a prolific job hopper, it can be hard to leave an employer, especially if you have been with them for a considerable length of time. For a large percentage of people, fearing change is a big reason they don’t leave a job they are unhappy in.

We know that making a career move is a big life decision and we would always recommend against quitting a job without careful consideration – and without a plan B – but we hope the below helps you with managing the process in the best way possible.

Mixed Emotions

When making the decision to start a new job it is completely normal to be faced with mixed emotions (guilt, fear, happiness, sadness) and to also feel apprehensive. If you have been with your employer for a long period of time, you could feel sad that you are leaving colleagues you now consider friends. You could be doubting your ability in a new role as you are so used to doing your current role that you can almost do it with your eyes closed. You are fully in your comfort zone and suddenly things seem a bit more uncertain. You might even start second guessing your decision. Remember that change can be good for you as can stepping outside your comfort zone and allowing yourself chance to grow as a person. Your new employer saw something special in you, otherwise they wouldn’t have offered you the job, so stick to your decision and embrace a new challenge!

Handing in Your Notice

Don’t just do this on the spur of the moment. You need to have prepared yourself both physically and mentally for this. Have a typed resignation letter with you and think about what you will say ahead of time rather than just blurting something out, this will also help you answer any questions your colleagues may have! You want to end on a positive note and with a good relationship with those involved in the process – you never know how the future pans out. Give as much notice as you can to ensure you aren’t leaving the team in the lurch and offer to do a handover to ease the next person in, if timing permits. This will make you feel better about leaving and will demonstrate that you are a loyal employee to the end. (think about the potential of needing a reference!)

Counter Offers

Just remember – there is a reason you wanted to move on in your career. Don’t be blindsided by a counter offer – if it is an offer of more money, why did they not pay you that before you said you wanted to leave? It’s predicted that around 80% of people who accept a counter offer still leave within 12 months (as Recruiters, we see this a lot) so don’t miss out on your perfect opportunity now by accepting a counter offer that more often than not never materialises.

 

Employee Loyalty is an attractive quality of Recruiters and Hiring Managers alike, a stable career history is a perfect demonstration of this. But, it is so important that you don’t let your loyalty to a business, manager or team stand in your way of happiness and Career Goals.

We have been helping candidates find their Dream Engineering Job for some time now, so if you need any help or support in your job search be sure to get in touch.