Letter of resignation

08-08-2007, 18:53

Ok then folks I'm handing my notice in after securing another job with an increase of Ã‚Â£4k a year, I'm looking to draft a resignation letter so I can hand it into my boss in the morning, I'm leaving the job because I'm fed up of all the head office staff sticking their noses into our operations, we have a sales rep who is a right grass, he'll go that extra mile to stitch you up, take this morning for instance, I told all the lads to be in by 7.30, we usually start anytime between 6 and 7 the reason I said 7.30 is because there was nothing going out early, it saved on wages plus it saved the lads being sat around doing nothing, this sales rep was in the yard this morning and as soon as he clocked us coming in he was on the phone to the MD, this put the lid on what was an already simmering pot, I made a few phone calls to people who have told me to ring them if I ever need a job, they came through good I start my new job a week on Monday so I need a good resignation letter to send to the operations manager who is a sound chap, if the company was left to him we'd be ok.

pedantic · 08-08-2007, 18:56

You can probably find something here.

**Rob** · 08-08-2007, 18:57

Avoid putting all that in writing, unless you are pointedly asked to. Explain it face to face by all means, but a record of it could tar your copybook if you ever want to get a reference in the future.

Keep your resignation letter simple and to the point, that you give notice as you have been offered a job with offers you greater prospects than your current employment.

danielf · 08-08-2007, 19:00

^^

What he said. Though it may be tempting to give them an earful this may come back to bite you in the future. As said, keep it simple and to the point. Do not elaborate.

08-08-2007, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Rob

Avoid putting all that in writing, unless you are pointedly asked to. Explain it face to face by all means, but a record of it could tar your copybook if you ever want to get a reference in the future.

Keep your resignation letter simple and to the point, that you give notice as you have been offered a job with offers you greater prospects than your current employment.

No I'm not going to put all that Rob, I was just pointing out the problems we have been experiencing over the last few weeks.

Raistlin · 08-08-2007, 19:09

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Sir,

In accordance with the terms and conditions of my employment please accept this letter as <insert notice period here> notice, to start as per the date of this letter, of my resignation from the post of <insert post here>.

In accordance with the required notice period I expect my last day of employment with the company to be <insert date here>.

If you wish to discuss this matter further please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

<your name>

AndrewJ · 08-08-2007, 19:51

"I quit"

Nugget · 08-08-2007, 20:24

What Raistlin said - short, simple and to the point. It's a cliche, but you should never burn your bridges...

Realistically, there's never really a need to 'name and shame' - if you really want to point out particular problems, then you can request (or may receive as standard) a meeting regarding your resignation. There's no need to shout it from the rooftops, but it may help if you ever want to return to the company

slowcoach · 08-08-2007, 20:26

I never got the chance to give my notice in, they always sacked me first.

**Stuart** · 08-08-2007, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Nugget

What Raistlin said - short, simple and to the point. It's a cliche, but you should never burn your bridges...

Realistically, there's never really a need to 'name and shame' - if you really want to point out particular problems, then you can request (or may receive as standard) a meeting regarding your resignation. There's no need to shout it from the rooftops, but it may help if you ever want to return to the company

What Nugget said...

Actually, one time I quit a job (shelf stacker at Sainsburys), I didn't bother with a letter. Just went and told the manager to do something anatomically unlikely with the job.

Not that I recommend you (or anyone) do that. I already had another part time job, and have no intention of going back to Sainsburys..

Nugget · 08-08-2007, 20:32

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Originally Posted by slowcoach

I never got the chance to give my notice in, they always sacked me first.

Ah, see I always managed to get mine in quick smart

And then I resigned

cookie_365 · 08-08-2007, 20:35

Don't put anything negative in it. You don't need to explain why you're resigning, just that you are.

By all means tell the Ops Manager in person what the reasons are so he can do something about it, but that's up to him if he wants to do something about it.

Nugget · 08-08-2007, 20:35

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

What Nugget said...

Actually, one time I quit a job (shelf stacker at Sainsburys), I didn't bother with a letter. Just went and told the manager to do something anatomically unlikely with the job.

Oddly enough, you agree with me, and I did exactly the same thing when I had the same job at Wilkinsons. Had a huge row with the assistant manager, and told her (her... the shame

...) not only to do something anatomically impossible, but illegal in 15 counties. Took 4 people to drag me away...

Still, I'm older, wiser, and a lot drunker these days

**Graham M** · 08-08-2007, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Nugget

Still, I'm older, wiser, and a lot drunker these days

Seems it worked out well for you

Nugget · 08-08-2007, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Zeph

Seems it worked out well for you

Too right