How to talk about leaving your job

- You've told your boss that you're leaving. … Now what? … Well, you can expect that your coworkers will ask you … why you're leaving, … so you'll need to prepare a story that's honest, … yet diplomatic. … And, and this is really important, … you'll need to get your supervisor's approval … before you tell anyone anything. … In the wake of your exit, company morale may be affected, … and you don't want to do anything that hurts it. … Hopefully your boss is someone with whom you've had at least … a reasonable and professional relationship. … And hopefully they have some integrity. … When you tell them you're leaving … they may ask you to keep the news to yourself … until they've had time to check with their bosses … about what they want you to say, … what the official story will be. … When they get back to you, … they may ask you to lie. … Don't. … You can stonewall it … when coworkers ask you why you're leaving … and just say, I've been asked not to discuss it. … I just need to move on. …