Is it okay to fax a resignation letter to your employer?

Answer 1

Im sure you could, but I would say that they at least deserve the respect of a hand-delivered letter! It speaks volumes about one's character, and people that may be called for a reference one day definitely dont want to hear about a odd resignation from a prior job.

Answer 2

Yes, assuming that you're giving your employer at least 2 weeks notice. If your manager is not physically in your location, then you have to do whatever works. You should definitely immediately follow up with a phone call though, particularly if you don't want to burn bridges.

If you're just faxing the letter and never going back, well, that's a different story. Not leaving any notice and not doing it in person is a double red flag. You shouldn't expect any sort of reference from the company and will probably be labeled as ineligible for rehire.

Answer 3

That depends. If the person you need to contact is very far away then yes it is, but you should talk to them first. If you want a reference from them do it in person with proper notice. If you just plain don't care then why even bother with faxing them a resignation letter. Just don't go back. You might want to have a job already lined up before you do that though.

Answer 4

If you hate them. Imaging getting faxed a termination.

If you don't plan on going back and you need a date and time stamp to prove you sent it. If you need a reference betterr to resign in person otherwise the impression you leave with this employer wont be steller. Now you have doubts whether this is the right thing to do yourself otherwise you wouldn't have asked.

Answer 5

In my opinion, that is bad form unless the director is in a distant location. It shows a large lack of courage and responsibility. As a manager, I would look for something hand written or typed and hand signed by the employee and for it to be delivered in person. That shows a great deal of class.

Answer 6

Its a little cold however if you don't need a letter of employment or recomendation from them and don't ever want to do business with them its an easy way out for you.

Answer 7

If your boss is located some where other than your office I would suggest telling him/her over the phone. If your boss is located in your office give your resignation face to face. If you can't do either try to find a way to make it less impersonal.

Answer 8

Are you overseas or unable to come in?

If not, then no, it's not okay. Hand in a signed hard copy in person.