| How to Resign from a Job Posted: 03 Aug 2018 01:00 AM PDT Whether you have a better offer to work somewhere else, or had a bad experience and want to move on, the way you handle a resignation can make or break your career and your professional reputation. Follow your employer's formal procedure to the letter, and work out any required notice with professionalism to ensure a smooth transition.[1] EditSample Resignations EditNotifying Your Employer - Evaluate your situation objectively. Resigning a job is not a decision you should make impulsively. Before you notify your boss of your decision to leave, carefully weigh the pros and cons and make sure you're ready to go.[2]
- If you have a better job offer, consider whether you really want to leave your current employment. If you like your job and the people you work with, but want better pay and more benefits, you may want to sit down with your manager and ask for a raise first.
- If you had a bad experience, such as a fight with coworkers or a disagreement with management, your impulse may be to throw your hands up in the air and say "I quit!" However, it's better for your professional reputation to work towards finding another position before you leave the one you have, then follow proper protocol to formally resign.
- Provide proper notice. If you have an employee handbook, check to see how much notice your employer requires. You can also ask someone in your human resources office. The typical notice required is 2 to 4 weeks, but some companies may require a longer period.[3]
- If you have another job offer, they should be willing to allow you to work out a notice. If not, be sure to notify your current employer as soon as possible and explain why you won't be able to work out the full notice period.
- Talk to your direct supervisor first. Once you've made your decision to resign, have a sit-down meeting with your direct supervisor and let them know of your intentions face-to-face. This can be an awkward conversation, but try to keep it brief and to the point.[4]
- If you have an employee handbook, check that as well. There may be a formal resignation procedure laid out. If so, follow that procedure to maintain your professional reputation and stay on good terms with the company.
- Stay professional, and hold back your emotions. You may be angry or resentful, but this isn't the time to express that. If you keep the conversation as brief as possible, you can reduce the chances you'll blow up.
- Negotiate your final pay and benefits. When you notify your employer of your pending resignation, either your manager or someone from human resources will be in touch with you about any accrued vacation and other benefits.[5]
- Check your pay stub before you notify your employer so you know how many hours you're entitled to. Your employee handbook may have additional information on what happens to accrued hours when you resign.
- You typically have to provide notice before you resign to get any accrued hours paid out. If your supervisor declines your offer to work out a notice and insists that you leave immediately, double-check that this won't impact your ability to get paid out for your accrued hours.
- Discuss health insurance and retirement benefits, particularly if you haven't yet lined up a new job.
- Discuss any legal issues. If you signed a non-compete agreement or nondisclosure agreement, make sure those documents won't impact your ability to accept any job offers or do certain types of work.[6]
- If you plan to violate a non-compete agreement, you may want to consult with an employment attorney. Non-compete agreements are frequently invalidated by courts, but you need a plan in case your former employer sues you.
EditWriting Your Letter of Resignation - Format your letter as a formal business letter. Using personal or company letterhead, address your letter to your direct manager or supervisor. Include a few paragraphs, but keep it to less than a page. Leave space for a formal closing and signature.[7]
- Even if you're sending the letter through email, retain the formal business letter format.
- State that you are resigning and when your resignation is effective. Open your letter with a brief statement that you intend to resign your position, effective on the last day of any required notice.[8]
- You may want to list your job title, if appropriate, or the name of the company.
- For example, you might write "I am resigning from my position as Cupcake Connoisseur, effective July 31, 2018."
- Provide a simple reason for your resignation. You may want to list the real reason you're leaving, or you can use the vague "pursuing a better opportunity." Your resignation letter is not the place to go into detail, to trash your employer, or to make threats or accusations.[9]
- If the reason for your resignation is a neutral one (you're moving to a different state, for example, or going back to school), go ahead and state it explicitly. It can prevent rumors from spreading.
- If you have a new job, you don't have to go into detail if you don't want to. If you're going to work for a competitor, it's probably best to keep that information to yourself.
- Thank your manager and the company for the opportunity. End your resignation letter on a positive note – even if you have few positive feelings for your employer. You might also note any significant accomplishments or lessons you learned along the way.[10]
- Don't go overboard or say something you don't mean or intend to follow through with. If you had a bad experience and never want to hear from anyone in the company again after you leave, don't say you're looking forward to keeping in touch with them.
- Edit your letter carefully. Any typos or errors in your resignation letter will reflect poorly on you, and could come back to haunt you. Read through your letter several times for errors. You may also want to get a trusted friend or family member to look it over.[11]
- Keep your language simple, professional, and unemotional. Avoid making any personal comments (positive or negative) about your manager or coworkers.
- Make copies of your final letter. Depending on the size and structure of the company you're leaving, you may need to submit your letter to multiple people. You'll also want to keep one copy for your own records.[12]
- Give the original letter to your direct manager. You may also need to give a copy of the letter to the manager of your department, or to human resources.
EditWorking through Your Last Day - Maintain good work ethic through your last day. After you've submitted your resignation, you may be tempted to cruise through your last couple of weeks doing as little as possible. However, slacking off because you already have "one foot out the door" will harm your professional reputation.[13]
- Finish any ongoing projects you have, or draft status reports so whoever takes over from you will know what's going on.
- Organize all your files and documents, if applicable, so they are easily accessible after you're gone.
- Prepare your coworkers for your departure. Let your coworkers know about your resignation, and ask them what they need from you to ensure a smooth transition after you've left. Let them know how to find any documents or information on your work projects.[14]
- If your manager has told you not to alert your coworkers of your resignation until later, follow their instructions.
- If you have direct contact with clients or customers, explain to them that you are leaving. If you know who is taking over their file when you leave, take the opportunity to introduce them to the person who will be taking care of them.
- If someone new is being hired to replace you, offer to assist with their training.[15]
- Provide feedback if requested. You may be asked to complete an exit interview. During this interview you'll be asked for constructive feedback on your experience working for the company. Take this opportunity seriously and use it to help your manager and coworkers improve their work experiences.[16]
- Be honest and constructive in your exit interview, but stick to the facts and avoid getting emotional or making accusations. Your goal is to leave your employer in a better position, not to trash them on the way out the door.
- Get a written reference letter from your direct supervisor. If you already have another position lined up, a reference letter may be the last thing on your mind. However, getting a letter now means you won't potentially have to track down your manager later.[17]
- If you worked closely with another manager or a coworker, you might ask them for reference letters as well.
- Leave up-to-date contact information with your supervisor. On your last day, make sure your manager or supervisor can get in touch with you if they need anything. You might also want to leave contact information with any coworkers with whom you want to stay in touch.[18]
- If you have a LinkedIn account, send invitations to managers and coworkers to connect there.
- If you got a better offer somewhere else, resist the urge to brag about it to coworkers or hold it over people's heads.
- In some industries, when you announce your resignation you will be asked to leave on the spot. You may be escorted off the premises. Make sure you've removed all personal property from your workspace before you talk to your manager, just in case.[19]
- Avoid temptation if your manager gives you a counteroffer to stay. No matter the perks, the counteroffer typically won't negate the reasons you wanted to leave in the first place. You may also lose further opportunities if you take it.[20]
- Your manager or coworkers may give you a guilt trip for leaving, or imply that you're letting them down or abandoning them. Try to ignore these types of comments and concentrate on doing your job and leaving on good terms.[21]
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| How to Get Chlorine Out of Your Hair Posted: 02 Aug 2018 05:00 PM PDT Chlorine is an essential part of keeping most pools clean, but it can also be rough on your hair. Chlorine can lend a green tint to light hair and will make most hair dry and brittle over time. Getting chlorine out of your hair is easy, though. You can rinse it out in your shower using a chlorine-removal product or a home treatment like apple cider vinegar or baking soda. EditRemoving Chlorine with Swim Products - Shampoo your hair with a swim shampoo. Swim shampoos, or chlorine removal shampoos, are formulated specifically to help remove chlorine and any resulting green tint. Wash your hair thoroughly with a swim shampoo as soon as possible after you get out of the pool. Be sure to work the shampoo into a lather and let it sit for a minute before rinsing it completely.[1]
- If you have color-treated hair, you can always substitute a swim shampoo for a color-safe clarifying shampoo.
- These shampoos are available at most pharmacies, beauty and haircare stores, and online retailers.
- Using a conditioner after shampoo will help you work out any tangles and keep your hair smooth.
- Spritz on a chlorine-removal spray instead of buying new shampoo. Some athletics stores and swim stores sell chlorine removal sprays. These are used in the shower after you rinse your hair, but before you shampoo. Hold the bottle about half an arm's length from your head, and mist all your hair with the spray. Then, use your regular shampoo to rinse the spray away.[2]
- These sprays work by neutralizing the chlorine in your hair to prevent damage and irritation.
- Most chlorine-removal sprays are formulated to work on both hair and skin, so you can use it to remove chlorine irritation and smell on your skin, too.
- Try a specialty treatment if you regularly expose your hair to chlorine. Some companies that make swim shampoos also make specialty treatments. These often come as packets of a powder-like treatment that you massage into your hair in the shower. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes before washing it out.[3]
- These treatments can be used instead of or in addition to other chlorine-removal products.
EditTreating Your Hair at Home - Make a paste using baking soda. Mix a ¼ cup (32 g) to ½ cup (64 g) of baking soda with enough water to form a runny paste. Apply the paste to damp hair and massage it from your scalp to your ends. Then, rinse out the paste using clean water and shampoo.[[4] [Image:Get Chlorine Out of Your Hair Step 3.jpg|center]]
- The baking soda will help neutralize the chlorine and lift out any green color the chlorine deposited. Your hair will feel dry after using baking soda, so follow up with a moisturizing conditioner.
- If you have very light hair, you may have to repeat this process a few times to fully lift any residual green color.
- Wash your hair with apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar can work like a clarifying shampoo after you swim. Simply pour about a ¼ cup (about 60 ml) of apple cider vinegar over your head while showering. Use your fingers to work it from your scalp to your tips. Then, rinse the vinegar away with clean, warm water.[5]
- There is no need to shampoo after using vinegar. If the smell of the vinegar lingers, follow up by using conditioner to get rid of the odor if it bothers you.
- Apple cider vinegar can be stripping, so it's not generally advisable to use this treatment intermittently. If you swim regularly, it may be worth investing in a chlorine-removal product.[6]
- Try tomato product like tomato paste, ketchup, or tomato juice. Apply a thin layer of your tomato product to damp hair, working from the scalp to the ends. Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing your hair thoroughly in the shower. Once the water rinses clear, shampoo your hair and follow up with your regular hair care routine. [7]
- Use a wide-toothed comb to help evenly distribute the product through your hair.
- The red color of tomato products is thought to be particularly helpful for neutralizing the green coloring chlorine can leave behind on lighter hair.
- Add lemon juice to club soda to create a citrus rinse. In a small bowl, mix the juice from one lemon with a splash of club soda.Pour this over damp or dry hair, and comb through with a wide-toothed comb to evenly distribute the product. Let the mixture sit for 3-5 minutes, then rinse your hair thoroughly in the shower. Follow the rinse with your regular shampoo. [8]
- You can also add the treatment to a spray bottle and spray it over your hair.
- Do not try this treatment if you have a dry, cracked, irritated, or flaky scalp.
EditPreventing Future Chlorine Buildup - Wear a swim cap. If you plan to swim a lot, a good swim cap is a worthwhile investment. Look for a silicone swim cap that is lightweight, breathable, and comfortable on your head. A good cap shouldn't snag your hair or cause headaches from wear.[9]
- To get the most from your cap, be sure that all your hair is tucked underneath it before you enter the pool.
- Soak your hair with clean water. Before you get in the pool, wet your hair completely with clean water from the shower. This may minimize the amount of chlorinated water your hair is able to absorb once you get in the pool.[10]
- Many pools have showers in the locker rooms or outside near the swimming area that you can use before and after you swim.
- Coat your hair with an oil before you swim. Since oil is hydrophobic (water-fearing), it will help repel chlorinated water from your hair. Liberally apply a hair oil from scalp to tip before you swim. To get the most out of the oil, use it under a swim cap.[11]
- If you don't have a hair oil, you can use olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, or jojoba oil.
- Rinse your hair immediately after swimming. Even if you don't take a full shower in the locker room after swimming, at least rinse your hair. This will kickstart the process of removing chlorine and help prevent the long-term buildup of pool chemicals in your hair.[12]
EditThings You'll Need - Swim shampoo
- Chlorine-removal spray
- Baking soda
- Apple cider vinegar
- Tomato paste
- Lemon juice
- A swim cap
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| How to Impress Someone on a First Date Posted: 02 Aug 2018 09:00 AM PDT It finally happened: you nabbed a date with the guy or gal of your dreams and you want to make sure to impress them. Though you may be sweating bullets in anticipation, there are a ton of things you can do to make sure the date goes incredibly well. EditDate Help EditPreparing for the Date - Take some time to relax. Before the date, you might feel incredibly anxious, nervous, excited, or any combination of the 3. To help calm these pre-date jitters, try doing something relaxing that can take your mind off the upcoming occasion and put you in an easygoing, happy mood. Some different ways to calm down include:
- Working out or doing yoga
- Reading a book
- Watching a movie or TV show
- Singing your favorite song
- Prepare some simple first date questions. If you're nervous about what to say on the date, try coming up with some conversation starters you can fall back on if necessary. These can revolve around topics like family, pets, art, hobbies, and current events. If you can't think of anything, try general questions like:[1]
- "What are some things on your bucket list?"
- "What are your favorite movies/musicians/books?"
- "If you could get a front row ticket to any event, which 1 would you choose?"
- Take a shower and groom yourself. Before your date, take a bath or shower and make sure to clean every part of your body. Then, put on some antiperspirant or deodorant, brush your teeth, and get your hair ready. If necessary, freshen up 1 more time right before the date.[2]
- If you have facial hair, make sure to either shave it off or trim it down so your face looks nice and clean.
- If you want, put on some first date makeup that matches your outfit.
- A small amount of perfume or cologne can make a powerful statement.
- Put on nice clothes that match the occasion. If you're going to a high-class restaurant or similarly fancy place, put on something elegant like a nice dress or good-looking suit. If you're spending your time in a relaxed environment like a movie theater or putt-putt course instead, go for something casual that flatters you.[3]
- No matter what you wear, make sure it doesn't restrict your breath or movement too much. First dates are all about getting to know each other, so something that makes it difficult to interact will lead to a bad first impression.
- If you're going to a place that requires a lot of walking, leave the heels at home.
- Clean your car if you're using it on the date. A dirty car may drive perfectly fine, but it will give your date a bad first impression. To avoid this, clean out the inside of your car to remove any trash or unwanted objects. If there are a lot of crumbs inside your car, use a vacuum to pick them up. If the outside of your car is noticeably dirty, run it through a car wash.
- If the inside of your car has a distinct odor, purchase a hanging air freshener.
- Pick up a small gift for your date as a pleasant surprise. Giving your date a small present will create a great first impression, especially if they aren't expecting it! For a more formal or traditional occasion, try bringing a bouquet of flowers or a small box of chocolates. For something more casual or unique, consider bringing a small stuffed animal or baked treat.[4]
- The point of the gift is to show that you care, so avoid giving anything big or expensive on your first date.
- If you're going to a place that sells small gifts, like a museum or fair, try buying your present during the date instead.
- Though most people give their gift at the beginning of the date, you can save it for the middle or end if you prefer.
EditHaving a Great Time - Show up on time. Whether you're picking your date up or taking separate cars, make sure to arrive at the time you agreed upon. If possible, show up a couple of minutes early. Though being tardy by a minute or 2 will not make a huge difference, anything more will start your date off on the wrong foot.[5]
- If you think you will be late for reasons outside of your control, such as slow traffic, let your date know via text message.
- Be kind and polite to your date. To make a good first impression, be kind to your date and everybody else you interact with. Do your best to stay positive throughout the night and, if you get angry or sad, do you best not to show it. Avoid saying anything cruel even if you mean it as a joke since it will make you appear rude and unkind.[6]
- You don't have to follow a specific set of etiquette rules, just avoid doing things that make you look mean.
- If you're at a restaurant, make sure to use good table manners when eating. To avoid coming off as callous, be polite to your server and leave a generous tip.
- If you're going to a place that serves alcohol, don't drink more than you can handle. Getting drunk is the easiest way to ensure your date never calls back.
- Communicate openly and honestly. A first date is all about getting to know each other, so try to be as open and honest as possible. Putting on a face will only lead to further problems down the road, so use your conversations as a way to show your date who you really are.
- Though you shouldn't try to be someone you're not, save sensitive subjects like your sexual desires, previous relationships, and personal struggles for a later time.
- Though most people consider religious and political topics off-limits, they may be worth bringing up if you think it could be a problem down the road.
- Ask your date questions about their life. To see if you truly click with your date, try asking them questions about the thing they care about most: themselves. Not only will this teach you more about who they are, but it will keep you from coming off as self-centered. Make sure to actually listen to what they say and respond appropriately. Some good things to ask about include:[7]
- Where your date went to school and what they studied.
- Whether or not your date has siblings, children, or pets.
- What your date does for a living.
- What hobbies your date enjoys.
- What movies, TV shows, musicians, books, and other forms of art your date enjoys.
- Don't be afraid to flirt. If things appear to be going well, try flirting with your date to see what happens! Start out by paying them small compliments or gently teasing them. If they respond positively, try breaking the touch barrier by placing your hand on their arm or shoulder. If they begin to show signs of being uncomfortable, however, stop immediately. If you go too far too fast, they most likely will be freaked out, or at least a little uncomfortable. Some other simple flirting techniques include:
- Smiling at your date.
- Looking into your date's eyes when they are talking.
- Laughing at your date's jokes even if they're not particularly funny.
- Opening up your stance so you seem friendly and approachable.
- Offer to pay for the date. Determining who pays for a date is often the most difficult part of the occasion. As a general rule, assume that the person who asked for the date will pay for everything, but offer to take the bill out of courtesy. If your date declines, offer to "go Dutch" and pay for yourself. They may still say "no," but asking shows that you aren't just trying to score a free meal.[8]
- Though society used to expect men to pay for everything, these gender norms are not as common among younger generations.
- End the night with a kiss if it feels right. Though most first dates don't end in sex, showing your date a really wonderful time might lead to a kiss. If your date seems like they want to kiss you, lean in toward their lips. If they turn away or otherwise indicate that they don't want to kiss, apologize and give them space. To figure out if your date is down to kiss, look to see if they:
- Stare at your lips while you're talking.
- Subtly touch or bite their lips.
- Start talking in a softer voice.
- Follow up with your date the next day. If you had a good time, make sure to call your date the next day. Thank them for taking the time to go out with you, and mention that you'd love to meet up with them again in the future. If they do not answer, make sure to leave a voicemail instead.[9]
- Though making a call is typically the best option, you can follow up via text or social media if that's how you and your date normally communicate.
- If you make a noticeable mistake during your date, don't try to cover it up. Instead, apologize and express that you'd like to fix the problem.
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