Leaving the job, being very shy (8)
I believe the answer is:
retiring
I believe this is a double definition.
'leaving the job' is the first definition.
'very shy' is the second definition.
'being' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for retiring that I've seen before include "Shy, avoiding company" , "going up the stairs?" , "Shunning contact with others" , "Shy - finishing job" , "of unobtrusive aspect" .)