I'm going to be giving my notice at the end of this week and want some ideas for the best way to do it. I have a hard time with confrontation especially because I feel like I will be letting my manager down. Should a written notice give an explanation? Or just the basics of when I will be leaving. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.
2007-07-30 12:44:18 · 16 answers · asked by Kate 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Write a brief letter, you don't even have to say why you are leaving. Here is one I wrote not too long ago:
Dear XXX:
Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation. My last day will be Friday, May 11, 2007.
I have enjoyed being part of the XXX team and am grateful for the opportunities that have been provided to me over the past one and a half years.
I look forward to providing assistance during the transition. Please feel free to contact me via any of the above methods if further information is needed after May 11.
Sincerely,
XXX
If you feel bad about a letter being impersonal, you can always meet with your manager and give her/him the letter in person.
2007-07-30 12:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by jenni 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A resignation letter should include at the beginning a thank you and appreciation for your time spent at that position and what you felt you gained from it, a brief line on why you are moving on (growth, new opportuntities...all positives), and the date you will be leaving. Expounding on the help and expertise you got from managers or others is also a nice touch and wish the company well. There is to be no confrontation only the above. You can take your manager aside if you wish to personally thank him/her for all his/her input into your time with the company and if they were helpful to your move forward but not necessary if you didn't feel close. These letters are not bridge burners....only positives.
2007-07-30 13:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A written notice is sufficient. If he needs to speak with you about it, he will let you know. As far as an explanation, that is up to you. Why do you feel as though you're letting him down? Oh and you may want to get a letter of recommendation from your manager if you're leaving to go to another job or if you will be looking for another job. Also make copies of everything. Good Luck!!!
2007-07-30 13:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by Tonya W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A written letter stating when you are leaving work, what day will be your last day. Be sure to include your address to send you last paychecks to. Never say where you are going if you already have a new job lined up. Just say you are pursuing alternate career paths at this time. Never give a really reason why. Simply state that Due to on the job circumstances, or due to personal reasons, I will be leaving this job. Also state that it is a letter of resignation. I think I have my last one. Send me you e-mail and I'll forward you a copy of y last professional quitting letter.
2007-07-30 13:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by cisco_cantu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply write a letter stating that you are giving your two weeks notice and will no longer be working for the company. Go further if you wish and say that it was a good experience and you had a lovely time and you wish your manager the best.
2007-07-30 17:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by apple_kaur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a letter with the current date on it and mention the last date of your employment. ("My last day with ABC company will be (Day of Week), (Month), (Day),(Year).") Just explain the basics. If you have personal feelings about the resignation, verbalize to your supervisor that you enjoyed working with him/her/for the company, whatever after you give them a chance to read your resignation letter. As other answerers stated, nobody blames you for wanting to better yourself.
You're not really confronting anyone, you're just being direct about your plans. That's the professional way to do it. Good luck and congratulations on the new job.
2007-07-30 12:55:27 · answer #6 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I artwork in HR, and the main everyday way is to first handle your resignation including your greater suitable. you will additionally % to have a resignation letter waiting at present. in the adventure that your resignation is by technique of pay or something proper then this may well be a great opportunity to talk that. at that element, some employers will counter furnish in case you're well worth it. in case you're in basic terms quitting regardless, then you definately will % to ask your boss how a lot time he believes is sufficient to replace you. 2 weeks is absolutely the minimum. good luck.
2016-10-13 03:45:50 · answer #7 · answered by carvajal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the places I have worked asked for a letter of resignation if only a verbal one was offered. I would suggest that you let them know that you have enjoyed working for them in the letter.
That said, be prepared to with an answer should they make a counter offer for you to stay on. This is not an uncommon occurance.
2007-07-31 17:13:20 · answer #8 · answered by STEVE C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A written (typed) notice would be the most professional way to give a two week notice... Good luck at your new position, and God bless****
2007-07-30 14:55:52 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Written notice seems to be the best way. If thought out, it will explain things in a way that the emotions of the moment could be misunderstood.
2007-07-30 12:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by firechap20 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋