|
It depends if you ever want to work for that boss again - if you don't want to burn bridges then a "I'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for x.y.z" is customary.
|
|
|
|
|
Is it OK to write it in a Christmas Card?
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
|
|
|
|
|
Yes, but not a Valentines... 
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
|
|
|
|
|
You need to use a crayon.
|
|
|
|
|
or cut out the words from the newspaper.
veni bibi saltavi
|
|
|
|
|
It's a formal announcement of one of two things:
1) I'm terminating our contract on such-and-such date
or
2) I want more money and this may force you to offer it.
Either way, keep it short and polite, give the last day of employment and give no reasons.
Hand deliver it (or leave it on his desk) marked "private and confidential"
Remember, your new employer may want to take up references and there is a lot your current employer can say "between the lines" without giving you a "bad reference" itself.
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
|
|
|
|
|
OriginalGriff wrote: Hand deliver it (or leave it on his desk) marked "private and confidential"
I prefer to use a big red stamp that says "Top Secret". 
The United States invariably does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative. -Winston Churchill
America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between. -Oscar Wilde
Wow, even the French showed a little more spine than that before they got their sh*t pushed in.[^] -Colin Mullikin
|
|
|
|
|
Maybe it's a good thing that all my current employer can do when called for a reference is to confirm dates of employment
|
|
|
|
|
Keep it brief and simple. Basically keep it to two general areas:
(1)when you are leaving
(2)if you can bring yourself to include it, include a sentence thanking the company for the support you have received while at the company.
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
|
|
|
|
|
The modern form has changed over the years, it needs to be formal, containing all the relevant details, but not too stuffy.
Try this: Yo Dude/Dudette!
Take the work and put in your blow pipe, Imma gonna be da tree and 'leaf'.
F'want anyting from me, Friday I leave but you're up there with Blatter if ya thinking I'm doing any mo toil now!
Later!
Insert Name Here
veni bibi saltavi
|
|
|
|
|
Serious? Face-to-face and tell him to FOAD you're leaving and it's been a pleasure, etc, THEN give him the letter for HR's records.
veni bibi saltavi
|
|
|
|
|
[Shortest resignation letter?]
Dear Sir,
Bull.
Kind Regards,
[Instead of bull balderdash, poppycock or some other hideous symbol of frustration could be used]
|
|
|
|
|
So whats the story, Got a new job? Thought you were pretty much indispensable there. Be prepared for a counter offer.
|
|
|
|
|
It's a hypothetical question.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
|
|
|
|
|
I resigned a position in October 2011; had been there since January 1999.
I kept it cordial, but gave reasons:
the opportunity to work at another organization on a single platform 100% of the time
I was the on-site developer, defacto DBA, report creator, etc.
My manager said, "If I knew you wanted to work on 'x', there is an opportunity to work on it for the entire corporation."
My reply, "And?"
Her reply, "Well, if you had spare time, you'd work on development, reports, DBA, etc."
My reply, "And that is why I'm leaving."
Cordial, but direct.
|
|
|
|
|
Here are a few examples:
1[^]
2[^]
3[^]
As for #3, you may not even have to go through the whole procedure if you have a copy or two left over from the office christmas party?!?!? 
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
-
The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
-
I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
modified 21-Dec-15 8:30am.
|
|
|
|
|
I just got myself a new job, and because my current boss is almost never in his office, I sent him an email saying that I had got a new job, wanted to resign, and that I had left a written resignation on his desk for the next time he'd come in.
I got a return mail consisting of exactly two words: "Ok, Thanks"...
I dunno, but I had hoped for a little more than that, perhaps. "Ok, we're gonna miss you" or something like that...
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
-
The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
-
I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
|
|
|
|
|
Last place I worked at my boss didn't say another word to me after I handed my notice in, for the whole six weeks I had to spend there. He'd even walk out of a room I walked in to.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
|
|
|
|
|
Similar to me, I got a phone call on my last day saying thanks for my hard work and that he heard the offer I had was too good to turn down etc etc.
All very kind words, would have been nice if they hadn't left it 'til my last day though.
|
|
|
|
|
During my "resignation interview" I just got a flat face from my boss and then nothing else till last Friday - today is my last working day! And when I say nothing else I mean I didn't have to pass my knowledge to someone else; I thought I had a little more value, but now I think I should stop overestimating me, I've been here only for 12 years ...
'Just because nobody complains doesn't mean all parachutes are perfect.'
Benny Hill
|
|
|
|
|
Hmmmm kinda confirms you made the right choice...
Mike
|
|
|
|
|
A long time ago in an insurance company far, far away from the ideal place to work (I only left working on jet fighter flight test analysis because they paid me 50% more - that's how they get you, you know)...
My boss used to leave me detailed little Post-its when he wanted things done.
So I posted a little yellow square of paper to his monitor one morning - with my resignation on it.
He complained that it wasn't enough and I should write a proper one; so I did - but only because he had threatened me with a promotion to management if I changed my mind and stayed! I couldn't risk that!
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
|
|
|
|
|
"Knock, knock."
"Who's there?"
"Not me anymore, arsehat!"
Will Rogers never met me.
|
|
|
|
|
Same as everyone else really. Check your contract to see who resignations should be addressed to as amazingly it's not always your boss, work out when your last date of employment would be and then keep the letter to the minimum even if you really want to say more. Also if it's not your boss who you need to write the letter to it's worth dragging them to one side and informing them what you're about to do (always try to be the bigger person). Then it's just a case of picking your wording, addressing to your boss or "To whom it may concern" if it's a generic HR department.
Dianne
This is to inform you of my intention to terminate my employment with Wacky Rabbits Corp as per the terms
of my contract with my final date of employment being the 14th February. I wish you and everyone else all the
best for the future.
Regards
Krusty
Or something similar. Just don't let it get personal though, you may need to come back for a job in the future, or you may find yourself encountering your current boss at a potential new employer.
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines
|
|
|
|
|
Generally I would add the following content:
1) That you terminate the contract as of Date xyz. Mention the last work day (having sorted out the remaining vacations etc.)
2) Reason (career opportunity you cannot resist, sick dog, joining ISIS and so on). Don't write it's because of the money unless it was discussed and declined (event then I wouldn't write it).
3) Thank for the opportunity to work for the company (if you don't want to destroy bridges)
Depending in which country you are living, there are different laws regarding the form and maybe even the content of the notice. Where I live it would be enough to send an email (notice has to be in written form). Usually people send it by signed post, well before the notice period starts. It's just important that you have a proof the employer is in the possession of your notice before the notice period starts, otherwise you get into trouble with your next work assignment. The last time I walked into the HR department and let them counter sign my notice letter (double). One for them, one for me.
Depending on the relationship you have with your boss, tell him in advance that you plan to leave before you send the notice.
Maybe you have to/want to transfer valuable knowledge to your coworkers. Make a proposal (not in the resignation letter) how to make this transition as painless as possible for your employer and your coworkers. Show that you are willing to support this process (unless you don't care or there is no reason for it).
As I said, this all depends on legal requirements, maybe the industry, the circumstances and your personal choice.
Good luck!
|
|
|
|
General 
News 
Suggestion 
Question 
Bug 
Answer 
Joke 
Praise 
Rant 
Admin 
Submit an article or tip
