Is it normal to feel nervous to tell current employer i am quitting?

I am so nervous, I am shaking thinking about it. I just got a different job with better pay/better people and I have to tell my current employer and give him two weeks notice but I'm terrified.

Is this normal? I doubt I'll ever work for him again so is it normal I'm shaky/anxious as hell? I'm literally freaking out.

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  • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

    do like i done to quit every job I ever had

    go in the bosses office jump on the desk and scream FUCK YOU I QUIT

    kick a buncha shit off the desk jump down walk outside and set the bosses car on fire

    extry points for poopin somewhere on the way out

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  • thegypsysailor

    If you stand up and do it in person, explain the situation honestly, you will gain your employer's respect and understanding.
    If you send a note or letter, I doubt you could count on a reference, sometime in the future. I certainly wouldn't have any respect for an employee that quit that way.

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    • Normally I don't agree with everything you write on someone's question but this time, I think you may be right. I guess it is a better way to go out.

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  • ArayaLioness

    You can do it in a note. I've done it before. You can simply give a resignation letter to inform them to avoid the personal confrontation.

    Being nervous is understandable. There are many things that could happen.

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  • Avant-Garde

    Normal, but you've got to do it at some point. If the idea of telling him in person scares you, tell him indirectly. You could call him and tell him over the phone or you could send a letter of resignation. Good luck! :)

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  • It's normal, but you have to do what is right for you. If you got a better job or don't think this job is right for you any longer, you would be much more happier if you quit, explaining your situation. I'm almost in this situation now.

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  • charli.m

    Totally normal. I had to give notice to three clients in a row this week. Only one was likely to be a problem but I felt sick and almost cried for all three. My reaction was probably not so normal :/

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  • wistfulmaiden

    It's normal to be nervous you're probably too nice like me.

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