resignation letter...what to write?

Aharami

Lifer
Aug 31, 2001
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leaving my current job. told my boss already....but i suppose i have to submit something in writing. what should i include? i want it to be polite and curteous....im leaving on more than good terms
 

marquee

Banned
Aug 25, 2003
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is it really necessary to submit something in writing? did they request it in writing?
 

StageLeft

No Lifer
Sep 29, 2000
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Just say exactly what it is: Writing this letter to indicate my resignation, effective on so and so date. I've had a great time working with you all and wish you the best in the future.
 

GasX

Lifer
Feb 8, 2001
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try this (or search the archives for "resignation...;))

Dear <SUPERVISOR NAME>:

It is with great regret I submit my resignation, effective August 15, 2003. I have decided to pursue opportunities outside <COMPANY NAME> to further my current career goals.

It has been my genuine pleasure to work for <COMPANY NAME> during the last five months. It has been a good experience and I appreciate all that I?ve learned at <DEPARTMENT NAME>.

I wish <COMPANY NAME> continued success and want to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work with an outstanding group of people.

Sincerely,


<MY NAME HERE>
 

conjur

No Lifer
Jun 7, 2001
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Dear <insert boss name here>,

I want to thank you for the opportunity to have worked with this company. I have enjoyed the challenges and the comraderie.

yadda yadda yadda

I'm outta here!


Signed,

<me>
 

Aharami

Lifer
Aug 31, 2001
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Originally posted by: marquee
is it really necessary to submit something in writing? did they request it in writing?

yea. he did. my new jobs starts in 2 weeks from the day i verbally notified him. i hope there is no clause in my contract with my current employer that requires me to stay 2 weeks after the written notification! if so, i will not be leaving in good terms any more :frown:
 

sash1

Diamond Member
Jul 20, 2001
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This company is teh suck! All your base are belong to us! You have no chance to survive, make your time! Ha ha ha!

In short: I quit
 

Aharami

Lifer
Aug 31, 2001
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haha. although all your suggestions are funny, i really dont want to leave in bad terms. i like my current job and i like my boss as well as my coworkers. but im leaving it cuz i believe its dead end (or atleast would require me to stay for a looooong time to get anywhere with this job) and its not what i went to college for
 

AgaBoogaBoo

Lifer
Feb 16, 2003
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FSCK YOU BIATCHES!

I got a better job! hahahah! suckers! oh yeah, thanks for paid vacation at end! muuuuahhhhaaa! suckas!

Your's truly.
 

brigden

Diamond Member
Dec 22, 2002
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Dear Boss,

It is with a heavy heart that I must tender my resignation, not only because I so enjoyed hiding raw crab in your ceiling panels every now and again--yup, that's that smell--but also because I'll now have to purchase red stapler with my own money. (Let me tell you, Boss, after several years with the company, my house is stocked like a Staples!)

It is true that under your leadership, Boss, I have learned the art of listening to you rabbit on with a degree of precision and grace rarely seen in today's business culture. But listening to you rabbit on just doesn't stoke the furnace of my intellect the way cleaning the grease trap does, you know? I reckon we can't all be as simple as that toady jagoff in the cubicle next to mine.

In any case, it's all a moot point now, because my shrewd if ethically questionable investments in the competition have made me very well-off. It's hard to walk away, Boss, but I'm managing. I'll shortly be retiring to Hawaii--a little bungalow with a guest cabana, view of the water, helipad, that sort of thing. You needn't feel obligated to write.

Oh, and my little 401(k)--would you please kick those funds over to the United Way team leader next time he comes around? Thanks, buddy.

Tropically,

Aharami

P.S. See you in minimum-security. Also: up yours!
 

T2T III

Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: conjur
Dear <insert boss name here>,

I want to thank you for the opportunity to have worked with this company. I have enjoyed the challenges and the comraderie.

yadda yadda yadda

I'm outta here!


Signed,

<me>

K.M.A. also works.

Wait ... He's leaving on good terms - I forgot.
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CChaos

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Mar 4, 2003
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A good resignation letter should include the phrase "you fvcking guys" at least 5 times.
 

TheToOTaLL

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Oct 7, 2001
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Originally posted by: CChaos
A good resignation letter should include the phrase "you fvcking guys" at least 5 times.

Sometimes it's unnecessary to burn a bridge when you cross it. In the business world, the connections you make and the relationships you build could potentially be of great importance.
 

This is my official two week notice of resignation from my position in the company.

Thanks,
Signed.