HOW DO YOU tell you boss you are leaving due to financial issues ( low pay ) from the company?

Question

I work for a nationwide hospice office. It s HUGE corporation.... however after being there a year I have found they are not the best paying company.

I have 2 employees who make $1.00 less than I do an hour. Saying that, I just gave one of them a raise and now I make a penny more than she does. I was hired with the premise of a bonus program. It has not been very dependable ( not that bonus's are but they did make it sound like it was ) and I am due for my huge $1.00 an hour raise this month for all my hard work..

The issue? I was offered a job that is a fixed salary at 10K more annually. I am not looking forward to telling my boss the reason why I am leaving, but I feel like I have to tell her. I am the sole supporter of my household.. and money is needed.

Answer 1

Do you already have another job lined up?  Did you sign a contract with the current employer?  If you did, then you can't break your contract without have consequences and bad recommendations for the future. I would say, "I'm leaving for personal reasons."  If your boss presses the issue, just repeat the personal reason excuse.  

Answer 2

What's the big deal?  If you like your boss, just tell her the truth.  You need the money.  Most people will understand that.  I'm sure that if your boss got job offer that offered her an extra $10K a year, she'd be outta there.  She'll just have to hire somebody to replace you.  

Answer 3

Something along the lines of "I have learned enjoyed working with you and learned a lot this yr however I have been offered a position that pays more and because of my family responsibilities I feeli should accept the offer so I am resigning as of August 18, 2008.  Thank you for all you have done to make working for ___ a good experience."

They have undoubtedly had others resign for similar reasons.    You want your resgnation letter to be brief and to the point and cordial because you never know when you will need the reference or when the person who is now your boss there will themself be in another co and in a position to offer you an even better job.

Answer 4

I am the sole supporter of my household.. and money is needed.

That is all you have to say.

If they value you, they will try their best to keep you.

If you can make more $ elsewhere, go for it.

Answer 5

Just let them know you are the sole breadwinner in your family..  that in your present job you don't earn enough and that you have been offered a job where you get higher wages, which you need to support your family.. They can't hold that against you for resiging unless they are suddenly willing to pay you more.. and if you are sure you got the other better paying job.  then you are entitled to tell them they offer you more... they still have to give you good references if you did a good job at that place where you work at present.

Answer 6

Just tell your boss that you found a different opportunity elsewhere.  The boss is probably in the same position you are.  She may only be making a dollar or two more than you.  People leave companies all the time for another company with better pay.  That company screwed up.  You are being paid for your time and labor.  They aren't doing such a great job.  You found someone better.  Just write a nice, generic 2 week notice after you are sure you got the new job and accept the new job.

Answer 7

No big deal.  If she asks, just say you've been offered more money and feel you have to take the offer to support your family.  Your boss may not be able to give you more money, many socially responsible places do not make much profit, most of their income goes back into the program.  Most of these places do not expect people to stay a long time unless they do have some other means of income or their spouse brings in a good salary.  Just don't get hostile or accusatory, just make it sound like you really don't want to leave, you'd prefer to stay, but you can't afford to turn down more money.  It's a business and you are being a good business person by choosing the better salary.

Answer 8

Before you approach your boss, think about why you are reluctant to tell her of your switch. Do you have a good relationship with your boss, one that you would not want to ruin?

Well, you are not moving jobs just because you suddenly have an urge to do something different. You have to support your family, and you must let this be known to her.

I would designate the day you are going to tell her if you are really unwilling to do it, and don't let yourself out of it.

When the day has come, ask your boss if she has time to talk to you. Start off with the fact that your current job has not been meeting your family's needs, and that you have been offered a higher paying job. Just remember this, and don't second guess what you are doing. Be strong.

Answer 9

Just tell her the truth.  If you're working for hospice, it's most likely a not-for-profit organization, which unfortunately pays very low.  Just write a resignation letter stating that you loved the job and appreciated the opportunity, but you're moving on to a job which puts you in a better financial position for your family.  No harm...no foul.  Most administrators who work in not-for-profit organizations understand that their best employees usually end up moving on to greener pastures.

Answer 10

You do what you have to do.  If it's best for you then you do it and don't worry about your boss.