Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s mini-advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions.

Q: How do I quit my job without burning bridges?

A: Quitting your job is a big decision. Sometimes it’s obvious that you need to move on and other times it can be a very fraught decision. Whether or not you have your next move planned and how long you’ve been in your role can also play into how you feel about parting ways. But regardless of the circumstances of your departure, it’s always a good idea to leave on the best terms possible.

The world is small, the world of work is even smaller, and if you plan to stay in the same industry and city, chances are you will cross paths with some of your soon-to-be-former coworkers again. So set everyone up to be as successful as possible without you.

That starts with having a conversation first with your direct manager. You don’t have to go into great detail about why you are leaving or what you will be doing next if you don’t want to, but the basics are necessary. If you had a cordial relationship, thanking them for what you’ve learned or built together is a nice addition.

Your next stop on your farewell tour should be a formal resignation letter submitted to Human Resources. Even if it’s not required at your company, it’s good to have things like your end date (which I’m sure you know should be the standard two weeks). After your direct manager and HR know, it’s up to you (and conventions at your company) to determine how you want to inform others.

If you are a manager, your direct reports should be the next people you talk to and in your conversation with your manager, you should make a plan for who will oversee your direct reports in the interim after your last day.

The next—and arguably most important step—is to spend those last two weeks continuing to do your job with the same level of commitment: Hand over responsibilities, make a detailed document with contact details and other important information, and finish up any projects.

Finally, if your company has a formal exit interview process (and even if it doesn’t), give honest and respectful, actionable feedback that can help the teammates and company you’re leaving behind. 

Good luck on your next move!