Just gave my 2 weeks at my job. The manager and I are not getting along anymore and I am leaving. After I gave my 2 weeks, she says she wants it in writing.
Correct me, but why would I need to put it in writing? I have never heard of this before and I have quit jobs in the past without a letter stating I was quitting.
Any advice??
2006-12-30 04:10:53 · 10 answers · asked by stolibabe2003 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I should have mentioned I work at a crap easy fast food job. And the manager I cannot get along with......is a former crackhead. I am not kidding on this either.
2006-12-30 04:39:22 · update #1
Give her a letter of resignation.
You may never have been required to do this at your other jobs, but it is a pretty common practice. Remember that your manager has to report to her manager, and so on. One of her managers may have requested that she get your resignation in writing. Most of the time it is simply to cover the company legally (a signed statement that you no longer wanted your position and are leaving willingly, not because you were forced out or felt you had to quit because of any internal force like sexual harrassment).
Write a brief (three sentences will probably say all you need to say - I've seen them as short as one sentence) professional letter stating your choice to quit (or resign) and the date you expressed this to your manager and the date that you would expect to be your final day at work.
If you are planning on using this manager as a reference, it does not hurt to express in a brief professional manner that your decision to leave was a difficult one, and that you can only hope that your new career/workplace/job is as rewarding/supportive/enjoyable as the one you are leaving.
For example:
To whom it may concern:
On December 11, 2006 I notified Jane Smith of my intentions to leave the company on December 25, 2006. I have enjoyed my time with Company X and can only hope that I will find my new employment to be as welcoming and rewarding as I have found my years here.
Sincerely,
your name here.
2006-12-30 04:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by Lis 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Written resignation are many times required of corporate officers and board members and such as well as elected positions. If this is not the case in your circumstance I would suspect she has a reason she want to document the fact that you resigned. My best guess would be that she wants to terminate you before your notice period is up and wants to make sure that she has documention that you resigned should you decide to try to draw unemployment. My advice would be to stall. If she presses you ask her nicely why she is requestioning a written resignation. That you have never had to do that before. This puts here in a position where she might just drop the whole thing. If you feel compelled to give her the letter and things are getting too uncomforable tell her you will give it to her on your last day. In any event when you give her a written resignation I would have my desk cleaned out and affairs inorder because you may very well be shown the door.
2006-12-30 04:49:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A resignation notice should always be in writing. this is the standard, professional way of giving notice. it protects you...shows proof that you were not fired, and also protects the employer. It is a permanent record tht you voluntarily left the job. Just type up a formal letter stating that such and such date will be your last date with the company. You can make a positive comment if you like...like ," I have gained valuable experience from working here,"....or something to that effect.
2006-12-30 04:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many companies need this for their records. It is also for legal purposes to show you quit and was not fired. If you are not happy with the job or have another job, then tell the manager that you will not be back. You will not get a good reference from her, but if you explain to others in job interviews most of them will overlook that fact and give you chance to prove yourself before making a judgment. GOOD LUCK
2006-12-30 04:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by justcurious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it in writing as your boss asked. It's completely standard and normal for quitting your job. They need this letter on file so you cannot claim unemployment later. Don't say anything you'll regret in the letter, even if you cannot stand your boss. You can use the following.
Dear
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work here at
Sign your name here.
2006-12-30 04:21:42 · answer #5 · answered by KC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just proper etiquette. The letter also goes into your file and you have a better chance of receiving a good reference from them for your next job.
A lot of places also do an 'exit interview' with you, usually on your last day. This way they get to know how you really felt about your employment with them and what your future plans are.
2006-12-30 04:22:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on what your job is. I can say that at all my jobs I have had to put it in writing. I think this is also for legal purposes - so that you cannot come back later and say that they fired you and try to get unemployment or something like that...they want proof that you quit.
2006-12-30 04:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by CG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it in writing. It is a very common requirement. Many contracts require you to do so, and it may be better for you in the future if you followed the guidelines when leaving this job.
2006-12-30 04:14:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a good idea to put it in writing. That way both you and the employer have documentation about how and why you left.
2006-12-30 04:19:26 · answer #9 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always put your resignation in writing. Many companies require this for their records, and your personnel record.
2006-12-30 04:37:25 · answer #10 · answered by Ceci 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋