As enticing as the idea of leaving your job in a blaze of glory sounds and is portrayed, delicacy is the best approach. If you are miserable at your job, that may be a reflection on you rather than the company and your co-workers. There’s no reason to burn bridges that you may need to cross when you return.
To leave your job on good terms, be considerate of your co-workers and avoid leaving them in a difficult position to pick up the work you’ve left behind on short notice. If possible, give your employer more than the standard two-weeks’ notice. Help with training and transitioning work to your successor. Make sure all the reports and spreadsheets prepared over the years can be put to future use. Write procedures and include links to your file locations.
Whenever you return, if you return, your current employer will be the best option to return to the workforce. If you didn't like your job before leaving, it’s possible a break and new perspective will make you more appreciative when you return.
To leave your job on good terms, be considerate of your co-workers and avoid leaving them in a difficult position to pick up the work you’ve left behind on short notice. If possible, give your employer more than the standard two-weeks’ notice. Help with training and transitioning work to your successor. Make sure all the reports and spreadsheets prepared over the years can be put to future use. Write procedures and include links to your file locations.
Whenever you return, if you return, your current employer will be the best option to return to the workforce. If you didn't like your job before leaving, it’s possible a break and new perspective will make you more appreciative when you return.