Great article from Creative Pro Web Site on "Exiting Your Job Gracefully"

Breaking the news to your employer

- You should always break the news face to face - there is no exception to this.

- Always resign with integrity, honestly, with a good rationale as to why you are leaving.

- Be positive. Do not pull a long face and start with "I have some bad news for you...". Be factual and diplomatic. Thank your boss for the great experience and all the support in the past.

- You must have your letter of resignation ready, so that the resignation is documented and final.

- Don't fall for guilt trips or suggestions that you are leaving the company or your boss in the lurch. You should remember that you are in charge of your own career. If you are leaving for a great opportunity, your boss should understand that it is good for you (although he/she may not show it the first instance), and give you his/her blessing.

More HERE: http://www.creativepro.com/story/news/23794.html