Resignation Letters

My dad helped me write my first resignation letter. Do you want to hear the back story? Then Read till the end. I will also share a template for resigning properly.

😏Why do people resign from jobs they once felt deeply grateful for?

People resign from jobs for a variety of reasons, including:

1. Better job opportunities: Sometimes, people resign from their current job to pursue better job opportunities with higher salaries, better benefits, or more opportunities for growth and advancement.

2. Personal reasons: Personal reasons such as illness, family obligations, or relocation can lead people to resign from their jobs.

3. Dissatisfaction with the job: If an employee is unhappy with their job due to factors such as a toxic work environment, lack of support from management, or unfulfilling work, they may decide to resign.

4. Career change: Some people may resign from their current job to pursue a different career path altogether.

5. Retirement: Employees may resign from their jobs when they reach retirement age or decide to retire early.

6. Conflict with management or coworkers: Conflict with management or coworkers can lead to an employee resigning from their job.

Overall, people resign from their jobs for a variety of reasons, and it’s important for employers to understand and address these reasons to retain their employees.

However, the focus of this post is how to write a good resignation letter. You really don’t need to burn bridges when exiting an organization.

Resign without burning bridges. Do it right.

Writing a resignation letter can be a difficult and emotional process, but it’s important to do it professionally and respectfully. Here are the steps to follow when writing a resignation letter:

1. Start with a professional header: Include your name, your current job title, and the date.

2. Address your manager: Start your letter by addressing your manager or supervisor, and then state your intention to resign.

3. Give a reason: Provide a brief explanation of why you are resigning. You don’t need to go into great detail, but you should be honest and direct.

4. Offer to help: If you are able to, offer to help with the transition process. This could include training a replacement or completing any outstanding projects.

5. Thank your employer: Express gratitude for the opportunities you’ve had while working for the company and acknowledge the support you’ve received from your colleagues.

6. Provide your contact information: Include your contact information so that your employer can get in touch with you if necessary.

7. Close with a professional statement: End your letter with a professional statement that expresses your appreciation for the company and your colleagues and your best wishes for the future.

Here’s an example of a resignation letter:

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[City, State ZIP Code]

[Your Phone Number]

[Your Email Address]

[Date]

[Manager’s Name]

[Company Name]

[Address]

[City, State ZIP Code]

Dear [Manager’s Name],

Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position as [Your Job Title] at [Company Name]. My last day of work will be [Date].

I have decided to resign because [briefly state your reason for leaving]. I want to thank you and the rest of the team for the support and encouragement you’ve provided me during my time here. It has been a pleasure working with you all.

If there is anything I can do to help with the transition process, please do not hesitate to let me know. I am happy to assist with training a replacement or completing any outstanding projects.

Please find my contact information below:

[Your Phone Number]

[Your Email Address]

Thank you again for the opportunities you have provided me. I wish you and the company all the best for the future.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Do you want this resignation letter template sent to you via email ? If Yes, Send an email to berylconsults1@outlook.com

What can employers do when employees resign? Watch out for the next post😏😊

9 thoughts on “Resignation Letters

  1. Thank you Beryl Ehondor for this brilliant piece 🤝

    Sequel to the above, It’s pertinent to also note that there’s a huge difference between your “JOB” and your “WORK”.

    While growing up, we were taught that “WORK is something you do”, & that’s why most people were fired(sacked)!
    ▫️Your WORK is not your JOB.
    ▫️Your JOB is what they pay you to do, but your WORK is what you were born to do.
    ▫️Your JOB is your skill, your WORK is your *gift.*
    ▫️YOUR JOB: “they can fire(sack) you from it”; YOUR WORK: “they can’t touch”.
    ▫️You can retire from your JOB, but you can never retire from your WORK, because your WORK is your *gift!*

    Proverbs 18:16 says “A man’s *GIFT* makes room for him, And brings him before great people”… The Bible didn’t say it’s your JOB that would make room for you, rather it’s your *GIFT.*

    Let me Fast-forward…….So, “Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well” – Ecclesiastes 11:6

    In elucidating further, the last scriptural verse means… “In the morning(8am-5pm), go to work on your job; in the evening(after 5pm) work on your own work/Business(i.e WORK ON YOUR GIFT!), Pending till you can focus only on your Gift, or have a balanced lifestyle with your Job and your Gift.” 😊

    #Identify_your_gift
    #Your_worth_is_in_your_work(Gift)

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    1. Hi Edeghogho, Thanks so much for sharing this. Indeed it’s important for people to find purpose in their work or job. Life is short, so it’s important to enjoy what you do…this way you’ll attract greatness and be exceptional.

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  2. Very useful and timely information. Was contemplating writing a resignation letter or forfeiting today. When I did not know better absconding from a former workplace was my culture, especially when employers might not want to pay you off. However, I know better now. It is best not to burn the bridges that led the path… Thanks for sharing Dr. B.

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