I am currently working in accounting firm starting Jan this year, beginner, and I found my manager is too picky over small things and does not give instructions clearly, often miscommunication happens. Even one my senior are leaving now. Well, she is leaving to a competitor company, and my boss told her that we are not allowed to go to competitor firm. Is this because of the clause attached? I think it only says that they can terminate us immediately if we are found to go to their competitor. I will not be leaving now, cause inexperienced fresh grad plus covid difficult to find job. However asking in advance probably will leave to a competitor after gaining some experience.

Because the big boss ask her directly, so she have to tell right.

What are the steps to tender resignation? Directly hand the resignation letter to manager or verbally inform first? So he will not be so shocked? Have signed offer letter. My colleague told me that the boss tend to purposely delay the resignation for previous staff so what I can do to prevent this?

Let's say I plan to work until 31 August, I have 2 months notice period, which date should I tender? I will be taking 4 days annual leave (still within the AL days I entitled after prorated) during my notice period to attend some personal matters.

Should I be honest about my exit reason which is I no longer interested in this field anymore and wanted to try other things?