When you are ready to announce your big news, be prepared with what you want: six weeks? Six months? A part-time transition period? A crib in your office? If you know what you want and you’re a valuable employee, you’re poised to do this on your own terms. Here’s a good formula for making it all go smoothly:
- Tell your boss first
- Work together to tell HR
- Communicate your specific plans and transition timeline to the rest of the team
Even though your boss might be uncertain about what to do in your absence, hopefully everyone will be excited and happy for you.