193: How to actually tell your boss you're quitting - without feeling like a terrible person!
About this episode
<p>Quitting your job can feel less like a professional decision and more like a personal betrayal, especially when your boss has been kind, the timing is awkward, or you just really hate confrontation.</p><p>In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma unpack all the emotional landmines that come with handing in your resignation. From guilt and fear, to navigating tricky situations like quitting a job you just started, or leaving for a competitor, we’ve got your back.</p><p>You’ll learn how to deliver the news without lying, oversharing, or crumbling into an apology spiral and get a word-for-word script you can use to start the conversation.</p><p>If you’ve been putting off that dreaded chat with your boss, this is your sign to rip the Band-Aid off, and do it with confidence.</p><p>🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Alex who bought us 20 coffees!</p><p>"Hi Emma & Sarah, Excuse the essay but this is a very big heartfelt thank you note. I have wanted to “shout you a coffee” for ages but wanted to hold off until I hit the goal of job change! I’m officially week two into THE job, and I couldn’t have done it without you. Truly. I’ve been a massive fan of your podcast for a long time (I might have a shot at #1 listener) and did a 1:1 session early on - back then I didn’t know exactly what I needed but the session prompted me to do some deeper digging and spend some time figuring out the journey I wanted to go on. The insights I gained from you both have helped me across a wide range of things: applying for Marketing Academy (I got down to the very last round!), getting involved in volunteering (with a selective interview round), how to approach some of the tougher career subjects with mentees & direct reports, & finally applying for new roles. I ultimately made the call to wait out for the big job…and patience and persistence have paid off! It’s a role that makes my tail wag and is a new industry that I can still bring my experience to. I’ve recommended you to just about everyone I know & will continue to. Your work has made such an impact on my life, and I’m so grateful. Thank you, you legends!"</p><p>🎥 Check out BRAND NEW free training - Top Interview Tips <a href="https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips</a></p><p>🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy<a href="https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy</a></p><p>☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here:<a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss</a></p><p>☎️ To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to<a href="http://www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching</a> </p><p>❤️ Follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/interviewboss/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></p><p>📒 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources</p><p><a href="https://www.interviewboss.com.au/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.interviewboss.com.au</a></p>
Listen to this episode in English to learn English
Podcast episodes are one of the highest-density ways to absorb English at native pace. 193: How to actually tell your boss you're quitting - without feeling like a terrible person! from Interview Boss gives you natural dialogue, unscripted speech, and vocabulary that actually appears in real conversations.
In the Clue app, every word in the transcript is tappable. Tap an unknown word, see the translation in your language instantly, and keep listening without breaking flow.
Episodes to Learn English
- 232: The Best Resume Format for Temp and Short-Term Contract Work Jul 8, 2026
- 230: Are you missing out on opportunities by not following up? Jul 1, 2026
- 229: You've done your time in the grad job post uni. Where to next?! Jun 17, 2026
- 228: FYI: The Interview Starts Long Before the First Question! Jun 14, 2026
- 227: The Skill No One Teaches You: Job Ad Literacy Jun 3, 2026
- 226: Considering moving for a Job? How to Ask for Relocation Assistance May 20, 2026
- 225: The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Researching Companies May 14, 2026
- 224: Screen Sharing During Remote Interviews: The New Live Task Trend May 6, 2026
- 223: The Disclosure Dilemma: Neurodivergence in the Workplace May 1, 2026
- 222: 6 things we think our listeners need to hear right now! Apr 22, 2026
- 221: The Counter Offer Trap: Should You Stay or Go? Apr 16, 2026
- 220: Neurodivergence in the Job Search: Practical Tips and Accommodations - Part 2 Apr 11, 2026
- 219: To Give or Not to Give: The Post-Exit Feedback Dilemma Mar 25, 2026
- 218: How to Impress in an Internship (and Get Hired After) Mar 18, 2026
- 217: Neurodivergence and accommodations in the job search - Part 1 Mar 4, 2026
- 216: Trial Shifts: What Employers Are Really Looking For Feb 25, 2026
- 215: You Can’t Hack Your Way Into a New Job: Correlation Does NOT Equal Causation! Feb 18, 2026
- 214: Applying for Your First Manager Role: Owning your Experience (Part 2) Feb 11, 2026
- 213: Applying for Your First Manager Role: Getting the Mindset Right (Part 1) Feb 4, 2026
- 212: The Interview Horror Story that left us SPEECHLESS Jan 28, 2026
- 211: Quitting your DISASTER new job. How much do you tell them about why you're leaving? Jan 21, 2026
- 210: Why you should start tracking your 'Best Bits' before you urgently need them Jan 19, 2026
- 209: The benefits of applying for a job directly through the company website Dec 10, 2025
- 208: How to explain why you're taking a step down (convincingly!) Dec 5, 2025
- 207: Unpacking the dreaded 'weaknesses' question Nov 26, 2025
- 206: Should you bring a display folder full of achievements to your job interview? Nov 20, 2025
- 205: Should I apply if I don't have quite enough experience? Nov 12, 2025
- 204: Don't be fooled by the 'casual chat' trap Nov 5, 2025
- 203: What it means when a job ad gets reposted after you apply Oct 29, 2025
- 202: When it’s not a match: How to pivot an interview into a coffee chat Oct 22, 2025