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Scan and e-mail it to the boss, and copy someone in HR on the e-mail. Then immediately print it out and stick it in your pocket for your records. As far as content of the letter, I just use a simple "I am resigning my position as xxxxx, effective two weeks from today on xxxxxx," then sign and date at the bottom.
No one. Tell them when you are leaving and then leave.
In my entire working life I never wrote one. I wrote this in another thread.
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Why do people feel compelled to write resignation letters? I never did.
That last time I worked at a significant position (I was Director of Marketing and Sales) I was asked for a resignation letter and I just told her, "No".
I saw her go into her bosses office and say incredulously, "He said, no!" Made me smile.
People shoot themselves in the foot, and some people even do it on command......
Immediate supervisor. If you give it to the Division Manager without notifying the Immediate Supervisor, the Immediate Supervisor will feel "bypassed" (unless that is your intention). Even so, if I disliked my Immediate Supervisor, I would be glad to give him/her my resignation letter personally right to his/her face.
I've written resignation letters for several jobs and have never had a problem. I've handed the letter to my supervisor at the same time that I told them I was resigning.
I have always given a reason, usually something like shorter commute, flexible work hours, opportunities to learn new skills, etc.
Certain contract positions like government ones I've been in required in your contract that you provide written notice of resignation otherwise you forfeit certain benefits and pay, etc. I never wrote a letter for any jobs other than those because it just didn't seem necessary. I just went to my direct supervisor and let them know. It would depend on the environment for me otherwise.
No one. Tell them when you are leaving and then leave.
In my entire working life I never wrote one. I wrote this in another thread.
And how do you "win" in that scenario?
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