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Letter of resignation...
Anyone actually write one?
I was thinking about leaving one on my bosses desk, but he's out of state indefinately. So, I thought about sending it in an email. I might able to get ahold of him by phone, but not sure... Maybe, just send it in an email, and also ask him to call me.
So, if you've ever written one, what did you say in it. I've never actually written one. Just give a verbal 2 wks notice everywhere I've worked...
BTW, does anyone else see the green circle with the black arrow pointing to the right about three lines down in GD with nothing beside it???
I was thinking about leaving one on my bosses desk, but he's out of state indefinately. So, I thought about sending it in an email. I might able to get ahold of him by phone, but not sure... Maybe, just send it in an email, and also ask him to call me.
So, if you've ever written one, what did you say in it. I've never actually written one. Just give a verbal 2 wks notice everywhere I've worked...
BTW, does anyone else see the green circle with the black arrow pointing to the right about three lines down in GD with nothing beside it???
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Use UC's link to get some ideas. The last one I did was short and sweet. Did the job and everyone was fine with it.
That empty line about 4 or so posts down had links to some advertisements over the last few days. Its in 04-06 also. I hope it goes away totally soon.
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Use UC's link to get some ideas. The last one I did was short and sweet. Did the job and everyone was fine with it.
That empty line about 4 or so posts down had links to some advertisements over the last few days. Its in 04-06 also. I hope it goes away totally soon.
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Please accept this letter as official notice of my resignation. My final day will be February 31, 2007.
During my time here, I have learned blah blah blah and had the opportunity to blah blah blah.
Its standard practice to blow some smoke up the butt in your resignation letter. Kiss a little as the current employer will be a reference for you on the next job hunt.
During my time here, I have learned blah blah blah and had the opportunity to blah blah blah.
Its standard practice to blow some smoke up the butt in your resignation letter. Kiss a little as the current employer will be a reference for you on the next job hunt.
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Originally Posted by closer9
Anyone actually write one?
I was thinking about leaving one on my bosses desk, but he's out of state indefinately. So, I thought about sending it in an email. I might able to get ahold of him by phone, but not sure... Maybe, just send it in an email, and also ask him to call me.
So, if you've ever written one, what did you say in it. I've never actually written one. Just give a verbal 2 wks notice everywhere I've worked...
BTW, does anyone else see the green circle with the black arrow pointing to the right about three lines down in GD with nothing beside it???
I was thinking about leaving one on my bosses desk, but he's out of state indefinately. So, I thought about sending it in an email. I might able to get ahold of him by phone, but not sure... Maybe, just send it in an email, and also ask him to call me.
So, if you've ever written one, what did you say in it. I've never actually written one. Just give a verbal 2 wks notice everywhere I've worked...
BTW, does anyone else see the green circle with the black arrow pointing to the right about three lines down in GD with nothing beside it???
I would consider those questions on how I would go about it. When I was in the USAF and got transferred my wife gave the company she worked for a 6 month notice. She loved her job and the people. She even stayed behind for 2 months after I left to train the new person. What did she get for her efforts? Her company found her the same job in a new place 1500 miles away with better pay and benefits than the one she left!
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Originally Posted by 6T6CPE
Do you have something else lined up? Were you considered a good employee? Did you get along with your boss? Do you plan on using your present job as a reference for future jobs? Are you easily replaced? Are you leaving on good terms?
I would consider those questions on how I would go about it. When I was in the USAF and got transferred my wife gave the company she worked for a 6 month notice. She loved her job and the people. She even stayed behind for 2 months after I left to train the new person. What did she get for her efforts? Her company found her the same job in a new place 1500 miles away with better pay and benefits than the one she left!
I would consider those questions on how I would go about it. When I was in the USAF and got transferred my wife gave the company she worked for a 6 month notice. She loved her job and the people. She even stayed behind for 2 months after I left to train the new person. What did she get for her efforts? Her company found her the same job in a new place 1500 miles away with better pay and benefits than the one she left!
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I included a sample below for you. Just remember this company may be a reference used one day, and never burn any bridges. Someone at this company may have an influence in a future opportunity for you.
[Your Name]
[Street • City • State • Zip Code]
[Phone # • Fax phone # • Messages phone # • Email]
[Date today]
[Recipient's name]
[Company name]
[Address]
[Address]
[Address]
Dear [Recipient's name]:
Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from [Company name], effective [date, two weeks from date above]. The associations I've made during my employment here will truly be memorable for years to come.
I hope a two-week notice is sufficient for you to find a replacement for me. If I can help to train my replacement or tie up any loose ends, please let me know.
Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.
Sincerely,
[Sign here]
[Your name, title]
cc [Names for copies]
or more @ http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/le...aa030998_6.htm
[Your Name]
[Street • City • State • Zip Code]
[Phone # • Fax phone # • Messages phone # • Email]
[Date today]
[Recipient's name]
[Company name]
[Address]
[Address]
[Address]
Dear [Recipient's name]:
Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from [Company name], effective [date, two weeks from date above]. The associations I've made during my employment here will truly be memorable for years to come.
I hope a two-week notice is sufficient for you to find a replacement for me. If I can help to train my replacement or tie up any loose ends, please let me know.
Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.
Sincerely,
[Sign here]
[Your name, title]
cc [Names for copies]
or more @ http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/le...aa030998_6.htm
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"I hereby tender my resignation effective (date). I am offerring (x) copies of this letter to:
Any other information will either be used against you or is irrellevant. Very few companies give any personal information in reference checks anymore due to fear of lawsuit, so all they will give out is whether you quit or were fired, were rehirable, and length of employment. If yo uare giving two weeks notice, be prepared to not have to work those two weeks or however long.
Make sure whoever is in charge of keeping the company employment records puts a copy in your file. I once had a regional manager refuse to accept my resignation, then I worked the full two weeks I had given. When I didn't show up on the 15th day, the regional office called and asked why I wasn't at work. When I said I'd turned in my res. two weeks ago, they said they didn't have a copy of it and were going to mark my records "Terminated for lack of attendance". Took a lawyer and filing papers for a lawsuit to fix that one.
- immediate supervisor
- personnel department
- one for personnel file
Any other information will either be used against you or is irrellevant. Very few companies give any personal information in reference checks anymore due to fear of lawsuit, so all they will give out is whether you quit or were fired, were rehirable, and length of employment. If yo uare giving two weeks notice, be prepared to not have to work those two weeks or however long.
Make sure whoever is in charge of keeping the company employment records puts a copy in your file. I once had a regional manager refuse to accept my resignation, then I worked the full two weeks I had given. When I didn't show up on the 15th day, the regional office called and asked why I wasn't at work. When I said I'd turned in my res. two weeks ago, they said they didn't have a copy of it and were going to mark my records "Terminated for lack of attendance". Took a lawyer and filing papers for a lawsuit to fix that one.
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Originally Posted by J-150
Please accept this letter as official notice of my resignation. My final day will be February 31, 2007.
During my time here, I have learned blah blah blah and had the opportunity to blah blah blah.
Its standard practice to blow some smoke up the butt in your resignation letter. Kiss a little as the current employer will be a reference for you on the next job hunt.
During my time here, I have learned blah blah blah and had the opportunity to blah blah blah.
Its standard practice to blow some smoke up the butt in your resignation letter. Kiss a little as the current employer will be a reference for you on the next job hunt.
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Originally Posted by OnBelay
"I hereby tender my resignation effective (date). I am offerring (x) copies of this letter to:
Any other information will either be used against you or is irrellevant. Very few companies give any personal information in reference checks anymore due to fear of lawsuit, so all they will give out is whether you quit or were fired, were rehirable, and length of employment. If yo uare giving two weeks notice, be prepared to not have to work those two weeks or however long.
Make sure whoever is in charge of keeping the company employment records puts a copy in your file. I once had a regional manager refuse to accept my resignation, then I worked the full two weeks I had given. When I didn't show up on the 15th day, the regional office called and asked why I wasn't at work. When I said I'd turned in my res. two weeks ago, they said they didn't have a copy of it and were going to mark my records "Terminated for lack of attendance". Took a lawyer and filing papers for a lawsuit to fix that one.
- immediate supervisor
- personnel department
- one for personnel file
Any other information will either be used against you or is irrellevant. Very few companies give any personal information in reference checks anymore due to fear of lawsuit, so all they will give out is whether you quit or were fired, were rehirable, and length of employment. If yo uare giving two weeks notice, be prepared to not have to work those two weeks or however long.
Make sure whoever is in charge of keeping the company employment records puts a copy in your file. I once had a regional manager refuse to accept my resignation, then I worked the full two weeks I had given. When I didn't show up on the 15th day, the regional office called and asked why I wasn't at work. When I said I'd turned in my res. two weeks ago, they said they didn't have a copy of it and were going to mark my records "Terminated for lack of attendance". Took a lawyer and filing papers for a lawsuit to fix that one.
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Originally Posted by davidmf
I included a sample below for you. Just remember this company may be a reference used one day, and never burn any bridges. Someone at this company may have an influence in a future opportunity for you.
[Your Name]
[Street • City • State • Zip Code]
[Phone # • Fax phone # • Messages phone # • Email]
[Date today]
[Recipient's name]
[Company name]
[Address]
[Address]
[Address]
Dear [Recipient's name]:
Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from [Company name], effective [date, two weeks from date above]. The associations I've made during my employment here will truly be memorable for years to come.
I hope a two-week notice is sufficient for you to find a replacement for me. If I can help to train my replacement or tie up any loose ends, please let me know.
Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.
Sincerely,
[Sign here]
[Your name, title]
cc [Names for copies]
or more @ http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/le...aa030998_6.htm
[Your Name]
[Street • City • State • Zip Code]
[Phone # • Fax phone # • Messages phone # • Email]
[Date today]
[Recipient's name]
[Company name]
[Address]
[Address]
[Address]
Dear [Recipient's name]:
Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from [Company name], effective [date, two weeks from date above]. The associations I've made during my employment here will truly be memorable for years to come.
I hope a two-week notice is sufficient for you to find a replacement for me. If I can help to train my replacement or tie up any loose ends, please let me know.
Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.
Sincerely,
[Sign here]
[Your name, title]
cc [Names for copies]
or more @ http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/le...aa030998_6.htm
I do consider my boss a friend, and honestly hope to cause no hard feelings. I do however have some "issues" with folks at our other office, and they are the main resean I really want to leave.