Leaving in good terms

[Rene Perez]

So I will be quitting my job working for Nissan as a lube tech because I have been away from home for 2 years and it has been a killing to me since the day I came out here. As I posted in another forum that I am originally from New York and came out to California to get an education and figured I would get a job to get my foot in the door. I was thinking of ways of how to tell my service manager that I am thankful for everything he has done for me since I first walked up in his office. Although I do not want him to think I am leaving him because the job sucks or any of that stuff. Truth is, I am very thankful for all he has done for me and I really want to show my gratitude and appreciation for giving me an opportunity to open the doors for me as I had no prior experience working in a shop. I still want to pursue my career as an automotive technician, except now I want to do it at my home which is New York. I have a good 10 months working for that dealer and plan to leave in this September as I make a little over a year being there.
What are some good ways to leave in good terms for my service manager to understand that I am leaving because I want to be closer to my family and home as I have no family here in California what so ever. I would want to use my service manager as a reference to apply to other dealers in New York. But as I was saying, I want my service manager to understand that it is not because the job I currently have or the pay I am getting. It really is because I want to go back home and be closer to my family and still chase my career.
Also what are some good ways to show gratitude and appreciation for everything he has done for me? It was not an easy life living by myself trying to maintain myself while I had to do my things and get them done.

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[Pat61]

[quote=”rspz23″ post=101588] I have been away from home for 2 years and it has been a killing to me since the day I came out here.

Truth is, I am very thankful for all he has done for me and I really want to show my gratitude and appreciation for giving me an opportunity to open the doors for me as I had no prior experience working in a shop.

I want to be closer to my family and home as I have no family here in California what so ever.

I would want to use my service manager as a reference to apply to other dealers in New York. [/quote]

You have listed at least four excellent reasons why you wish to leave. All you have to do is look your GM straight in the eye and tell him these facts. Tell him straight up and he will respect you for the honesty, and don’t be afraid to ask him for a reference.
Good luck in the future!

[Joe]

let them know about 2-3 weeks out that you’re planning on leaving. Just be honest with your service manager and let them know what’s up. Do all this face to face and be sure to ask if you can use them as a reference in the future.

[Rene Perez]

Do you think he would understand that it has nothing to do with the job and it is more of because I am trying to be closer to home?

[Aaron Abajian]

I own a small independent repair shop. Whenever I hire someone, I would always want them to be a “lifer”. Saying that, I understand that employees come and go in this (and every) business. My best advice is to give notice that you are leaving. Two weeks is plenty of time for them to find someone new. Offer to train the new hire. Your supervisor will really appreciate that. Also ask your supervisor if you can use him as a reference or if he would write you a letter of recommendation. This will definitely show him that you look up to him as a boss. Maybe on your last day, you might want to order up some pizzas for the shop as a last showing of appreciation. It is never good to leave a job on bad terms, even if you are moving across the country. Good luck and safe travels!

[Rene Perez]

I have the tendency to over think things way too much. I am always having questions in my head. In reality, I am way beyond thankful that my current boss open the doors for me to begin my career in this profession. My only problem is that I am not from California. I originally just came for school, and figured why not get started with a job working. I went with dealership which is my current job now. Although I miss home more than anything in the world. I am always getting homesick and would really just like to go back home and continue my journey back home. But at the same time I want to show appreciation for what I was given but not too much where I am you know, kissing ass. So to keep it simple, I would really like if I can leave with my boss willing to help me out in the future. How do you look at this in your point of your view? What would you like to hear from someone like myself?

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