This is what most people do ...
1.
Print a list of every landlord off on your books
2.
Slag off the firm to everyone who knows you
3.
Hand in your notice
4.
Don’t do any work for a month
5.
Leave after the month and starting ringing all the landlords at
your new role
6.
Old landlords complain to old firm
7.
Old firm threatens to sue you .. things get sticky
8.
You have burnt your bridges
Here is another way.
If you are
quitting your job to go elsewhere, be it to another firm or more importantly,
your own agency, choosing to quit your job and launch your own business is a
risk, but one made easier if you start up in an industry where you already have
knowledge, connections and credibility. In that sense, the firm you're leaving
can become a key advantage in your new lettings or estate agency -- or an obstruction
to your success.
1. Show respect.
You want your company to know that while you worked for them, you did your best to serve the company’s interests. In practical terms, this means not talking to the company’s landlords or fellow employees about your new venture until you have officially left. If management hears about your new venture from an existing landlord, there is a high probability that your relationship will end on terrible terms. Before you leave, you should limit your activities to researching and planning
You want your company to know that while you worked for them, you did your best to serve the company’s interests. In practical terms, this means not talking to the company’s landlords or fellow employees about your new venture until you have officially left. If management hears about your new venture from an existing landlord, there is a high probability that your relationship will end on terrible terms. Before you leave, you should limit your activities to researching and planning
2. Tell them your plan when you leave.
When the owners and managers of your current employer hear that you are leaving to start a lettings or estate agency, they may be worried that you plan to steal their customers or provide an identical service. While there may be some overlap, your current employer will likely have a different proposition or customer focus. Explaining your plan to your boss, gives you an opportunity to make them feel less threatened by your new venture. They still may feel that you are doing something competitive, but your actions will demonstrate a high degree of integrity. Also, if they have a strong objection to your plan and believe that they have the legal right to prevent your new business, it gives you an opportunity to work out a friendly compromise.
When the owners and managers of your current employer hear that you are leaving to start a lettings or estate agency, they may be worried that you plan to steal their customers or provide an identical service. While there may be some overlap, your current employer will likely have a different proposition or customer focus. Explaining your plan to your boss, gives you an opportunity to make them feel less threatened by your new venture. They still may feel that you are doing something competitive, but your actions will demonstrate a high degree of integrity. Also, if they have a strong objection to your plan and believe that they have the legal right to prevent your new business, it gives you an opportunity to work out a friendly compromise.
3. Offer to help with the conversion.
You’re probably playing an important role for your existing employer and your departure may leave a hole that will take time to fill. When you leave, you can offer to complete certain tasks or handle limited responsibilities for a certain period time, as a paid consultant. While they might not choose to take you up on the offer, it sends the message that you care about the firm and want to continue to have a good relationship going forward.
You’re probably playing an important role for your existing employer and your departure may leave a hole that will take time to fill. When you leave, you can offer to complete certain tasks or handle limited responsibilities for a certain period time, as a paid consultant. While they might not choose to take you up on the offer, it sends the message that you care about the firm and want to continue to have a good relationship going forward.
4. Let them know how they can help.
One major benefit of leaving on good terms is that you can ask your old employer to help you. They may be in a position to provide your company with references and refer you clients
One major benefit of leaving on good terms is that you can ask your old employer to help you. They may be in a position to provide your company with references and refer you clients
There is more than one way to skin a cat!
