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    chriselst
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    There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

    Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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      There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

      Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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      I plan to do that first thing in the new year. I have looked up a short template which is only a few lines of text, but also mentions the required legal stuff.

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        There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

        Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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        I would say that a resignation letter should contain as little as possible. Specifically: 1. Don't give reasons for leaving 2. Don't make it personal 3. Don't burn bridges Basically, you never know when you might run across your former employer, so it's best to keep things civil. The resignation letter should: 1. Give the last date you will be present (don't forget to check your employment contract for any mandatory notification time) 2. Assure cooperation in a smooth handover before that date The resignation letter may: 1. Indicate availability for consultation after your last day of employment (for a fee) 2. Mention that it was a pleasure to work with them

        If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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          There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

          Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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          Duncan Edwards Jones
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          It depends if you ever want to work for that boss again - if you don't want to burn bridges then a "I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for x.y.z" is customary.

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            It depends if you ever want to work for that boss again - if you don't want to burn bridges then a "I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for x.y.z" is customary.

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            Is it OK to write it in a Christmas Card?

            Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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              There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

              Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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              You need to use a crayon.

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                Is it OK to write it in a Christmas Card?

                Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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                Yes, but not a Valentines... :laugh:

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                  There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

                  Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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                  It's a formal announcement of one of two things: 1) I'm terminating our contract on such-and-such date or 2) I want more money and this may force you to offer it. Either way, keep it short and polite, give the last day of employment and give no reasons. Hand deliver it (or leave it on his desk) marked "private and confidential" Remember, your new employer may want to take up references and there is a lot your current employer can say "between the lines" without giving you a "bad reference" itself.

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                    There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

                    Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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                    Keep it brief and simple. Basically keep it to two general areas: (1)when you are leaving (2)if you can bring yourself to include it, include a sentence thanking the company for the support you have received while at the company.

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                      There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

                      Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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                      Nagy Vilmos
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                      The modern form has changed over the years, it needs to be formal, containing all the relevant details, but not too stuffy.

                      Try this:

                      Yo Dude/Dudette! Take the work and put in your blow pipe, Imma gonna be da tree and 'leaf'. F'want anyting from me, Friday I leave but you're up there with Blatter if ya thinking I'm doing any mo toil now! Later! Insert Name Here

                      veni bibi saltavi

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                        You need to use a crayon.

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                        Nagy Vilmos
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                        or cut out the words from the newspaper.

                        veni bibi saltavi

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                          There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

                          Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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                          Nagy Vilmos
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                          Serious? Face-to-face and tell him --to FOAD-- you're leaving and it's been a pleasure, etc, THEN give him the letter for HR's records.

                          veni bibi saltavi

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                            There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

                            Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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                            [Shortest resignation letter?] Dear Sir, Bull. Kind Regards, [Instead of bull balderdash, poppycock or some other hideous symbol of frustration could be used]

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                              There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

                              Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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                              So whats the story, Got a new job? Thought you were pretty much indispensable there. Be prepared for a counter offer.

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                                I would say that a resignation letter should contain as little as possible. Specifically: 1. Don't give reasons for leaving 2. Don't make it personal 3. Don't burn bridges Basically, you never know when you might run across your former employer, so it's best to keep things civil. The resignation letter should: 1. Give the last date you will be present (don't forget to check your employment contract for any mandatory notification time) 2. Assure cooperation in a smooth handover before that date The resignation letter may: 1. Indicate availability for consultation after your last day of employment (for a fee) 2. Mention that it was a pleasure to work with them

                                If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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                                Chris Maunder
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                                Bingo.

                                cheers Chris Maunder

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                                  There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

                                  Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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                                  I resigned a position in October 2011; had been there since January 1999. I kept it cordial, but gave reasons: the opportunity to work at another organization on a single platform 100% of the time I was the on-site developer, defacto DBA, report creator, etc. My manager said, "If I knew you wanted to work on 'x', there is an opportunity to work on it for the entire corporation." My reply, "And?" Her reply, "Well, if you had spare time, you'd work on development, reports, DBA, etc." My reply, "And that is why I'm leaving." Cordial, but direct.

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                                    I would say that a resignation letter should contain as little as possible. Specifically: 1. Don't give reasons for leaving 2. Don't make it personal 3. Don't burn bridges Basically, you never know when you might run across your former employer, so it's best to keep things civil. The resignation letter should: 1. Give the last date you will be present (don't forget to check your employment contract for any mandatory notification time) 2. Assure cooperation in a smooth handover before that date The resignation letter may: 1. Indicate availability for consultation after your last day of employment (for a fee) 2. Mention that it was a pleasure to work with them

                                    If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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                                    Nathan Minier
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                                    This is the most sane, common sense approach to an HR requirement that I've ever seen. It makes me wonder how effective the advice is, though, since I don't see the words "in triplicate" anywhere in the text :-D

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                                      I would say that a resignation letter should contain as little as possible. Specifically: 1. Don't give reasons for leaving 2. Don't make it personal 3. Don't burn bridges Basically, you never know when you might run across your former employer, so it's best to keep things civil. The resignation letter should: 1. Give the last date you will be present (don't forget to check your employment contract for any mandatory notification time) 2. Assure cooperation in a smooth handover before that date The resignation letter may: 1. Indicate availability for consultation after your last day of employment (for a fee) 2. Mention that it was a pleasure to work with them

                                      If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill

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                                      Munchies_Matt
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                                      You will be asked why you are leaving though, so just say its to 'take on new challenges'. Its generic enough that it doesn't say much, and leaves you in the clear looking like a progressive and adventurous person.

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                                        There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

                                        Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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                                        Here are a few examples: 1[^] 2[^] 3[^] As for #3, you may not even have to go through the whole procedure if you have a copy or two left over from the office christmas party?!?!? :-)

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                                          There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions. But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are? How do you go about resigning? What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose? Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little? *I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.

                                          Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.

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                                          I just got myself a new job, and because my current boss is almost never in his office, I sent him an email saying that I had got a new job, wanted to resign, and that I had left a written resignation on his desk for the next time he'd come in. I got a return mail consisting of exactly two words: "Ok, Thanks"... I dunno, but I had hoped for a little more than that, perhaps. "Ok, we're gonna miss you" or something like that...

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