What should I put on my resignation notice?

Question

I've been sick of my job (or more accurately: my evil passive-agressive boss) for about six months now and now I've finally decided to leave. What's the best thing to put on my resignation notice as my reason for leaving? I really could care less what goes in it and actually prefer to just not state anything. But of course, I still want to leave amicably. you never know in the career lifecycle, I might actually come across these people again in the future, so I don't want to voluntarily make enemies.

Answer 1

I like the approach of Thanking them and letting you grow so now other opportunity has been given to you that you would like to peruse.

Pat them on the back as you put a knife in it yet leaves the door open for them to throw a counter offer.

Good luck

Answer 2

You don't have to give a reason. In fact, in this case it is probably better you do not. Just say "Please accept my tender of resignation, effective immediately." (Or state a date)

Remember that any reason you were to put on the letter of resignation may be mentioned to a potential future employer who is checking references. So better nothing at all than something that comes back to haunt you.

Answer 3

You don't really have to give them a reason for leaving. If you feel like you need to give them one, you could just say you have found a new opportunity or something like that. All you really need to do, is give them a two week notice.

You just want to leave on good terms so that you can use them for a job reference later on if needed.

Answer 4

You don't have to give a reason. In my resignation letters I just stated what date I'll be leaving. If you want to part amicably you could probably give them a reason verbally.

Answer 5

There is always the ever popular "for personal reasons" or the even better "another opportunity with better prospects for career growth and advancement."

Never the real reason - it definitely would hurt you in the long run as you thought.