Is it ok to send a resignation letter to my boss through e-mail.?

Question

I would like to send my resignation letter as an attachment to my bosses by e-mail. I'll be on vacation. I just found out and I am out of the country. I am not to fond of them or them about me.

Answer 1

It is far classier to meet with your boss and hand him/her a short typed letter stating that you are giving two-weeks notice. Class is about you and it doesn't matter that the parties aren't fond of each other. You are going forward now and burning bridges behind you is always a bad idea.

Answer 2

I still have my stationary and pens; but it's been nearly two years since I wrote a true letter and mailed it off. I have typed a couple of letters; and inserted pictures stored on my computer into these letters. I did mail off these two letters; one to a former neighbor who does not have a computer, and one to my parents who don't have a computer either. I don't consider this 'writing a letter'; because I typed the letters, but at least I used the postal service...;) One long time habit that I have kept up is mailing post cards whenever I travel. I always pack stamps; and pick up post cards from the places I visit. I write a note and then mail the post cards to family and friends; and I also send them to myself....I think this is a fun way to record my trips. I keep them tacked to a bulletin board, on my fridge, and in a 'memory box'. Nearly all my contact with other people is by e-mail, phone, or in person. Even 'letters' are sent by e-mail now; as attachments. The other thing I don't do much any more is use a fax machine. During the 1990s and early 2000s I'd send and receive several faxes a week; I have only sent one fax so far, and haven't received any. It is so much easier to scan or create a document on my computer and then send it by e-mail. I wonder how we'll be communicating 20 years from now?

Answer 3

I'm not sure I understand the question. Did you just find out about a new job? If so, congratulations.

I'm going to disagree with almost everyone and say that you should try and resign in person, and hand over a formal letter at that time.

You may not use your current employer as a reference, however anyone reviewing your resume is going to see them listed, and for the immeidate future wouldn't it be easier to tell any prospective employer that you left on good terms, doing the honorable thing. It looks even better if you explain that you had a strained relationship with them.

You'll look like the type of person that an employer can rely on, even if things get difficult, as opposed to the type of person that takes the easy way out when things get hard.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

That might cope with the immediate issue but you'd be wise to back it up with an orthodox letter sent through the regular postal service. That way there'll be a permanent record, and e-mails can get lost, erased, and may not have the same legal status. Belt and braces advised here.

Answer 5

You could let them know you will be resigning via email, but follow up with a printed, signed letter.

Answer 6

You're out of the country and found out what? You were fired? You want to quit. If you don't want to have a good reference with this employee, then yes, e mail him.

Answer 7

Sure, I wouldn't suggest using them as a reference in the future though.

Answer 8

No. It is not professional, but as you state you're not fond of them or them of you, it's doubtful you'll be using them as a reference. Do what you will.

Answer 9

I wouldn't recommend it. You need to be professional as you'll want a reference for the next job.

Answer 10

YES!
CONGRATS! You need to put resignation on the topic.