Does anyone have a good template I can use to draft a letter of resignation? How do you leave on good terms?

Question

I am leaving my job after 6+ years of service and relocating to another part of the country. I want to part ways on good terms, even though I am somewhat disgruntled at the moment. I need help drafting a letter of resignation that is polite, so as to not burn any bridges. However, I do want to convey my feelings of hurt and what I perceive to be a lack of reciprocal loyalty. Can this be done? Is it ethical? Is it proper? Is it professional? Am I just crying sour grapes? If you can offer any guidance, please do!!!

Answer 1

Writing a letter of resignation, less formally referred to as a resignation letter, might be an unpleasant task, depending on why you're resigning. Regardless, there's really not that much to it. In its simplest form, you just date your letter of resignation, say when and what you're resigning, sign it, hand it over, and that's it. Five minutes, and you're done.

Unless you possess the judgment of an attorney and style of a professional writer, don't write much more in your letter of resignation if you wish to use your soon-to-be ex-employer as a reference. There's really no need to explain your reasons for resigning anyway. For one thing, it's really nobody's business but your own. For another, however honorable your reasons may be, it's very hard to strike just the right tone in writing.

For example, if you write in your letter of resignation that you've found a more challenging career opportunity, it implies that you're bored with your current job. If you write that you're having family or health problems, you've just documented that you might be a risky hire.

Your words may haunt you down the road, when a potential employer contacts your former employers as references. Your words might also be used as evidence against you, should you sue your former employer for a wrongdoing. For example, if you write that it's been a pleasurable experience working there, then later sue your employer, you might have a hard time proving harm.

In other words, try not to leave anything up to the interpretation (or misinterpretation) of the reader when writing your letter of resignation.
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You can get the template they use on the site via the link provided below under sources.

Answer 2

Usually, employers do not care about the feelings of those who are leaving. Don't waste your time trying to teach them a lesson. Just be as polite as you can. You never know when you might need them again.

Hope you find this website helpful. It has some examples of resignation letters.

http://www.job-employment-guide.com/resignation-letter-examples.html

Answer 3

Dear (SUPERVISOR):

This note is to inform you that I am submitting my resignation of employment, effective two weeks from (TODAY'S DATE).

I appreciate the experience that (NAME OF COMPANY) has provided me, and I feel that I have fulfilled my duties to the best of my ability. However, after careful consideration, I have decided to accept a new position. I sincerely believe that this move is in the best interests of myself, and my career.

I wish all the best for you all in the future and will do my best to have all of my work in order before my last day.


Sincerely,

(NAME)

Answer 4

just say i quit and leave, lol