A Final Goodbye Kiss for Your Employer

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and soon we will take the first steps in to 2010. What an exciting time, because now we can all begin fresh- heading in the direction towards accomplishing our goals we have planned. For many of you that will mean saying goodbye to your current employer. Some will note this is a choice you have made, and for others unfortunately it may be an occurrence you have no control over. Whatever the cause, you can handle it with proper planning.

First, you must prepare to ensure your current exit is handled in a professional manner. You want to be as professional when resigning a position as you were when you were initially hired. We are all learning on a daily basis how small the world truly is, and there is always a possibility that someone in your current employment circle may end up in the same circle later. Don't let negative behavior halt potential future growth.

Though you may be preparing for your departure, ensure your appearance remains appropriate for your work environment. Don't slack off, take extended lunch breaks, uses extra sick days, become moody with co-workers... Hold your head high and proceed forward.

Continue putting your best foot forward. Remember, you still work there and your reputation is on the line. Until you have departed the premises on your final day, management is watching you and a good employer deserves the best you have to offer.

Uphold company protocol to the best of your ability: arrive on time, remain organized, behave appropriately, and represent the organization to the best of your ability.

If you desire to have your exit interview, contact Human Resources in plenty of time and make arrangements to do so. Often feedback you provide can be critical for the company, and provide an opportunity for future company changes and improvements. Choose your wording carefully. This is not the time to allow everything to shoot out full throttle. Do not damage your reputation in the process.

You are starting a new year and new opportunities will come your way. It is time to decide the role 2010 will play in your future.

Happy New Year!