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If you truly have a good relationship with your boss, he should be happy for you and encourage you to do what's best for you. Don't be anxious.
^^^ THAT. Your reasons for leaving are no reflection on your boss or the company. He might be disappointed for himself, but when you explain your reasons, it makes sense. You left your home environment, worked successfully, and now you're needed at home. It's a common enough circumstance and reflects well on you that your friends and family are a priority.
Keep in touch with your boss, though. I have an acquaintance who had to find a new job at age 60. Turns out he got the most help from people he had worked with and for in the earliest days of his career! He got great references from a couple of oldsters who are now seated on boards. They used to be in management at companies where he worked. He always followed their careers, sent them notes when they got promotions, called them when they retired, etc. That's "keeping in touch" for decades. When he lost his job under some very foul circumstances, they jumped to his aid and he has better position now than he did before. Quite a feat for a 60-year-old in today's job market.
If your boss has any issues with you relocating so you can be in a better position then s/he wasn't a good boss to start with.
Put in your formal two weeks. You can't control how your boss will react so no reason to stress out over it.
^^ this.
A 2 week notice is a 2 week notice. give it without thought.
IF you REALLY have to give a reason, your answer here should suffice to him/her.
Family comes first,all else is second.
If your boss can't understand that, then he/she wasn't such a great boss/friend after all now was he/she?
Younger employees tend to make a bigger deal about resigning than they should. Its seems like a big deal to you, but in reality its just part of the work place cycle. Don't worry about it and make the most of your new opportunity.
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This exactly. You seem to be a very kind, thoughtful person. Many wish for employees like you! Don't lose that good character, but dismiss the anxiety! They will be happy for you.
I always had slight anxiety about putting my two weeks notice in, but don't. It is completely normal.
If I am close with my boss (I was at my last position), I will usually start off telling them when the last day I will work is, and then thank them for everything, you hate to leave but this is a great opportunity, etc.
Make sure you have an offer from the new employer in WRITING.
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