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I'm inclined on making a very hard decision of quitting my job. I would like suggestions of a good resignation letter. I've done a few Google searches but can't seem to find a good sample to at least get me started. If anyone has a website or other recommendations please advise.
I'm inclined on making a very hard decision of quitting my job. I would like suggestions of a good resignation letter. I've done a few Google searches but can't seem to find a good sample to at least get me started. If anyone has a website or other recommendations please advise.
I would suggest you talk in person to your boss and put in your two weeks. Dont do it through some letter. Anytime I have done this the official resignation letter can be straight and to the point.
Each job I have quit I just sent them a word doc saying something along the lines of "I ChiGuy am officially resigning from my role at CompanyA. My last day will be Feb. 25th, 2013."
A resignation letter is like the last joke in a comic act. You want to leave them laughing and wanting more. Someone who leaves a company on a good note is much more likely to not have negative things said about them than someone who is brutally frank.
"Although I have enjoyed working here for seventy-four years, and have appreciated the two days of vacation given every year and free (small) Christmas turkey, I must regretfully tender my resignation to work in an exciting new job plucking chickens. I thank you for all the opportunities and wish my employer and co-workers well, and will be thinking fondly of all as I rip out chicken guts."
I'm inclined on making a very hard decision of quitting my job. I would like suggestions of a good resignation letter. I've done a few Google searches but can't seem to find a good sample to at least get me started. If anyone has a website or other recommendations please advise.
You're overthinking this. A one page resignation letter isn't going to keep you around the place one day after your quit date anymore than a one sentence resignation letter will. If it has been a positive experience you can add the "thank you for the opportunity" part.
I recently googled the same thing. There are literally thousands of examples of resignation letters out there. If you can't fine one you are way overthinking what should be in it.
As a former supervisor (before my recent retirement), I agree with you that you should submit a written notice of resignation.
The shorter the letter is, the better: something as simple as two sentences, stating that you've appreciated/enjoyed working there but are hereby giving notice that your last day of employment will be __________" is best. Dont include the reason for your leaving or any other details.
I also suggest that you carry the notice to your supervisor and wait there while he/she reads it. Just sending an email or leaving the notice on your supervisor's desk comes off as somewhat arrogant/angry. Even if that's how you feel, it's always better to conduct yourself professionally.
I agree. The written letter is just for the record as proof that you voluntarily quit. Talking personally with boss, etc, says the nice or important things you want to express.
You don't need a letter to resign. Just one finger.
Seriously though, the shorter the better. The less you say, the less that can be used against you. If your next employer were to read it, would you still be hired?
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