need help with resignation letter.

Big Spender

Big Spender

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i've got a new job, and now need to hand in my 7 day notice to my current work. i have never written one before so not sure what to write, my last shift will be on sunday the 19th of march. could anybody help please? :)
 
Dear boss,

I'm leaving. My leaving date is date

Signed


[edit]Don't forget to date it
 
i want it to be nice lol,

a good peice of advice i was given was to never burn your bridges, so in the event that things dont work out in my new job, i would like to know i might have a chance back at my old job.

p.s. and PLEASE, serious anwers

:)
 
Darling fascist bully-boy,

I'm quiting this usless job you basket, may the seed of your loins be fruitful in the belly of your woman

Love

marcus25
 
marcus25 said:
i want it to be nice lol,

a good peice of advice i was given was to never burn your bridges, so in the event that things dont work out in my new job, i would like to know i might have a chance back at my old job.

p.s. and PLEASE, serious anwers

:)
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My original answer was entirely serious. You need to date it, you need to signal your intention to leave and you need to include your leaving date. Thats all you should be including.
 
Here's an example: Mine actually :)

To XXXXX XXXXXX


ADDRESS LINE 1


ADDRESS LINE 2


ADDRESS LINE 3


XX XXXXX 2006.

Dear XXXXXX,



Please accept this as formal notice of my resignation from the position of XXXXX XXXXXXX, with effect from XX/XX/XXXX.



In accordance with my contract of employment I am happy to continue to work until XX/XX/XXXX, this is to allow time to arrange a suitable replacement and allow for a smooth transition of work responsibilities.



It is with regret that I am choosing to leave, but my circumstances have changed since I started my employment and I feel I can no longer provide the commitment required to be an effective team member.



I thank you for your support during my time with the company, which I have found enjoyable and fulfilling.



Please let me know the arrangements for handing back equipment, company car, etc and handing over outstanding work and responsibilities.



Yours sincerely



XXXXXX XXXXXXX.
 
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Dear Boss

you suck so I'm leaving, you have 7 days notice as of "date" this will make my last day "date". may you rot in hell

Signed


YOU
 
I would suggest that the phrasing depends on the situation. If the departure is sufficiently acrimonious that a "pointed" letter won't do any damage that hasn't already been done, then however peurile it might be, by all means indulge.

If, however, the departure is friendly, I'd suggest something that :-

1) contains the necessary facts, like last date of work
2) gives a positive reason for leaving.

In my view, 2) can be important. If you thank the employer for the experience you've gained, but tell them that you need to develop your career and an opportunity has cropped up that is too good to miss, you won't (hopefully) put their nose out of joint. That means two things. Firstly, the opportunity to return in later years should still be open, and two, they won't still be miffed when they write your reference.

Bear in mind that when an employer writes a bland reference that merely confirms dates, they are doing nothing that can be criticised, yet the recipient may well wonder about what may be hidden between the lines. A glowing testimonial is far better.
 
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