How to give Two Weeks Notice

Walk in and tell them.

Don't worry about it. If they are in business they have had this happen before and will deal with. Might even address the pay and benefits.

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Type out a letter thanking them for the opportunity to work there and stating the two weeks notice. Go to boss and tell him te news. Leave letter with boss after ending the conversation.

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That's what I figured was the best, just wondering if there was any other advice/nice things to do. She feels like she i betraying them since they took a chance on her as a favor and made her an attractive candidate for the position she is taking on.

They are good people though so I just am trying to get across the following points
-If they care about her, they will recognize the opportunity and be happy for her
-Don't make excuses, it is clear why you are making the decision and short/sweet will be easier to handle
-Making an insanely thorough succession plan for your responsibilities/job will be appreciated

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Just be courteous and don't burn any bridge. They are also humans working for a living, and would likely make a similar decision. It's not the ordeal it's made out to be.

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I agree and that's what I'm trying to relay to her. She is working for a discount, works an hour away and doesn't have elite benefits leaving for what could be considered a "dream job." If they care about her like she thinks, they will understand/be happy for her as long as she doesn't screw them.

When interviewing with my current company, I was also in the process of interviewing for a position that was a promotion at my previous company. The timing couldn't have worked out worse and I ended up getting offered the promotion with the old company. Obviously, I couldn't turn it down so I went ahead and accepted it. The team made a big announcement at our department townhall and I was getting congratulated all day. I got offered the job with my current company that same night, so I had to walk in the very next day and resign.

I set up an 8am meeting with my boss and had a thoughtful letter typed up to the company. I was very straightforward and let them know it was a life decision and not due to the attractiveness of them as an employer.

I fully expected to be walked out by security, but they were very understanding. Nobody was rude to me and it was more congratulatory than anything.

To this day I've never been more nervous than I was on the train into work that morning.

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Type out a letter thanking them for the opportunity to work there and stating the two weeks notice. Go to boss and tell him te news. Leave letter with boss after ending the conversation.

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This is the most professional and appreciated approach by any company worth working for. I assume they are that type of comaony as your wife enjoyed her time there.

The only think I would add is that your wife request what she can do to make the transition easier for the company over the next 2 weeks or - even better - present her plan to make the transition as painless as possible if she would know the best approach.

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The only think I would add is that your wife request what she can do to make the transition easier for the company over the next 2 weeks or - even better - present her plan to make the transition as painless as possible if she would know the best approach.

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yep, well written letter along with a promise to work over the next 2 weeks to transition or train a replacement. Also, I would not mention money as an excuse as that could leave the door open for them to make a counter offer, which is awkward.

Polite, professional, and firm