Resignation Letter
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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.
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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― Christopher Hitchens
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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.
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
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or cut out the words from the newspaper.
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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.
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.
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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.
[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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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
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.
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
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
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.
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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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
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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.
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...
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time -
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...
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the timeLast place I worked at my boss didn't say another word to me after I handed my notice in, for the whole six weeks I had to spend there. He'd even walk out of a room I walked in to.
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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Last place I worked at my boss didn't say another word to me after I handed my notice in, for the whole six weeks I had to spend there. He'd even walk out of a room I walked in to.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
Similar to me, I got a phone call on my last day saying thanks for my hard work and that he heard the offer I had was too good to turn down etc etc. All very kind words, would have been nice if they hadn't left it 'til my last day though.
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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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OriginalGriff wrote:
Hand deliver it (or leave it on his desk) marked "private and confidential"
I prefer to use a big red stamp that says "Top Secret". :laugh:
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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
Daniel Pfeffer wrote:
- Don't make it personal
- Don't burn bridges
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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...
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the timeDuring my "resignation interview" I just got a flat face from my boss and then nothing else till last Friday - today is my last working day! And when I say nothing else I mean I didn't have to pass my knowledge to someone else; I thought I had a little more value, but now I think I should stop overestimating me, I've been here only for 12 years ... :)
'Just because nobody complains doesn't mean all parachutes are perfect.' Benny Hill
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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.
A long time ago in an insurance company far, far away from the ideal place to work (I only left working on jet fighter flight test analysis because they paid me 50% more - that's how they get you, you know)... My boss used to leave me detailed little Post-its when he wanted things done. So I posted a little yellow square of paper to his monitor one morning - with my resignation on it. He complained that it wasn't enough and I should write a proper one; so I did - but only because he had threatened me with a promotion to management if I changed my mind and stayed! I couldn't risk that!
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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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