I have decided to leave my current employment and...?

Question

Basically i have been working in Retail for the past 3months. I have not enjoyed one momment of it apart for the discount. I dont really get on with anyone. The managers are really spiteful, sarcastic etc its just not a nice enviornment to work in.
For example i used to work five days a week recently they cut my hours to one day a week like that can contribute towards BILLS . So i have to give my notice letter in so i would just like to know what i should write in my notice letter please help

i have found another job already. thank god

Answer 1

Just say

Dear Employer,

Effective today i am officially notifying you that I am giving my two weeks notice. I appreciate the opportunities that you have given me here at ______.

Sincerly,

Your name

that should cover it

no need to go into details.

Answer 2

Whatever you do, don't just quit with no notice. All your letter has to say is something like this:

Please accept this as my resignation from my position as [job title]. My last day will be [date].

Sincerely,



[Your Name]

Be sure to leave 4 spaces between Sincerely and your name to leave space for your signature. Unless it is a management job, you don't need to go into any detail. If it is a management job, mention that you appreciate the experience you obtained working there.

Answer 3

i kind of agree that any company that treats you like that doesn't deserve the courtesy of a notice period. however, you should still be professional about it really:

1. First, get a new job ready to walk into

2. Give your current employer 2 weeks notice (even though they treated you badly)

3. Send them a letter which simply states that you are giving two weeks notice of your intention to leave, and give them the relevant dates. you don't need to say any more than that (all my quit letters have been 1-2 sentence at most. all they need to say is the leaving date, and thank the employer if they have treated you well).

Answer 4

Make an appointment to see your current boss, and let him/her know you are thinking about making some changes in your life. Let him/her know that although you have earned a lot of experience working with the company, you feel like you have gone as far as you can go in this job, and you are looking to broaden your horizons/advance in your career (This is also a good answer to give as your reason for quitting your job, when your potential employer asks why you are quitting this job). Let him/her know that you are also seeking positive references in case someone should call him/her. Remember to assure him/her that you will not just up and leave them hanging. If and when it does happen that you find a position that offers you what you are looking for, then you will be sure to give him/her fair warning to find a replacement for you.

Do not make it sound like you want to quit. Make it clear that you are just looking at options, you are not really thinking about quitting just yet.

Your second option is to check NO on the part on the application forms that asks "MAY WE CONTACT YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYER" every legitimate company that is trying to hire you asks this question. If they (the new company) ask you why, give them your honest answer. Just make sure that your other references will give you VERY SOLID references.

If you simply want an easy way out:
A third option is to make the appointment to talk to your boss, and let him/her know that you are looking for a second job, just to help you pay your bills and stuff. Let him/her know that you are looking for something parttime (although you know that it is not), and that they might call him to ask for references. Ask him if he can give you positive references.

When the other job comes through, then you can give your 2 weeks notice.

Whatever you decide, make sure when you give your boss your quitting notice, that you consider offering to stay until he/she can find a replacement. That way you leave a good impression and when and if you need a refferal later, you know you will get a good one from him/her.

Answer 5

Well it's good you left, especially if you didn't enjoy what you are doing. Generally you should provide 2 weeks notice but that depends on the job. A resignation letter is fairly simple to write and is a professional way for you to give notice.
Here's a sample:

Letter of Resignation
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email


Date

Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am leaving my position with XYZ company on September 15.

Thank you for the opportunities you have provided me during my time with the company. If I can be of any assistance during this transition, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name


GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

Wait until you have another job, then write this:

Dear (insert manager's name),

Thank you for the opportunity you have given me with (name of company). I have learned a lot during my brief time the company, but I feel that it is time for me to move on. Please consider this letter my official notice of resignation. My last day of employment will be (insert date two weeks from date letter is handed in). I hope that in the future I will be able to use you as a reference.

Best Regards,

Your Name

Answer 7

First of all, date the letter, then....

Dear Spiteful, Sarcastic Employers (don't put the mean part in),

Please accept this letter as my two week notice to terminate my employment with you.

I appreciate the opportunity to work at This Crappy Place (don't put that, just put the name of the company or store), however, I find that I need to obtain employment that will offer me more hours.

I would appreciate a positive reference if you are contacted by any prospective employers.

Sincerely,
Someone who is happy to still have my sanity (don't put that, just your name).

Answer 8

All your letter needs to say is that you are giving your 2 weeks notice.

Dear _________

Please allow this letter to serve as notification that, effective __________, I will be terminating my employment with _________ (company name).

Sincerely,

Your Name

You may want to say thank you for giving you the opportunity to work with them, but you don't have to say anything more. It's better to be short and leave any personal stuff out (positive or negative). Employers don't need a reason for why you are quitting.

Answer 9

Congratulations on the new job.

Address the letter to Human Resources (if a large company) or the company name, or owner if a small shop.

Date (here)

To: Blak, blah, blah.
(address)

I am terminating my employment as of (date). Kindly forward my last pay cheque and any required documentation to: (your address) as required (by law).

Signed,

(Your Name Here)

You don't need to explain "why" you left, they don't deserve an explanation for what they have done to you.

Supervisors and managers sound unhappy to be there as much as you did, and transferred their frustration to anyone they could get away with it (you).

Don't make it personal (no yours truly/sincerely stuff), it might appear as though you care.

Remember anything useful that you may have learned from this experience, and move on with your life!

Good Luck.

Answer 10

You ought to find a job first before you quit, even if it's another retail job since you have bills to pay. Take the extra time to activately search. Once you have something setup, give your two weeks notice. If you just quit, it will be harder to find another job.