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So I got my first job at an ice cream place back in the beginning of November. I still work there but I plan to quit at the end of March. I know I need to give a 2 week notice but do I need to give a resignation letter. I don't see the store owner much but I do see the manager a lot. Is it ok to just tell the manager my 2 week notice or should I hand in a resignation letter as well? If I write a resignation letter, do I need to put it in an envelope or can I fold the paper then just hand it to them?
Employers generally ask for a written resignation so they have a paper trail. You are under no obligation to adhere to the 2-week lead time however doing so will put you in good graces as the shop will have time to rework the schedule and/or hire your replacement.
Giving this letter your direct manager would be appropriate.
I know this might be a dumb question, but do I need to put it in an envelope or can I just fold it up? I'm just going to hand it to them.
You could quite literally write your resignation on a Post-it note and stick it to your manager's desk, and that would do the trick. No envelope necessary.
I meant like I want to type up a letter of resignation on a piece of paper and fold it in 3 and just hand it to my manager the same time I give my 2 week notice. Is that ok?
At my company, a "resignation letter" is simply an email with the word's "I am writing to inform you that 2/14/17 will be my last day at XYZ company".
Resignation letters are not meant to be emotional, strictly business. It can literally be done AT WORK if requested by your manager. No need to bring one in, or provide any sort of envelope.
For what it's worth, my bosses never requested for me to write a resignation letter at my part time jobs, ever. I worked in a major grocery chain and at a major electronics provider.
P.S. If you know you are quitting at the end of March, you may want to tell him sooner than 2 weeks. It depends on your relationship, but he/she may appreciate more of a heads up.
In a resignation letter, I would (1) thank the employer for the opportunity of employment, (2) inform the employer of your resignation with your effective date, and (3) wishing the employer success. Leaving an employer on good and positive terms can be helpful in the future for references or re-hire.
In a resignation letter, I would (1) thank the employer for the opportunity of employment, (2) inform the employer of your resignation with your effective date, and (3) wishing the employer success. Leaving an employer on good and positive terms can be helpful in the future for references or re-hire.
+1 good advice
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