Handing in notice

[Karen2005]

I have just accepted a job offer, which means I will need to hand my notice in within the next day or so. I've never had to do this before (my previous company made me redundant and then I temped for a while).

Any tips on what to say to my boss when I give her my resignation letter? I imagine she'll be pretty shocked that I'm leaving. I don't think she's got any idea that I've been looking for a new job and things have been stressful for her recently (she has recently got a new boss and a new person has recently joined our dept. so she is showing her the ropes). It's not the best time for me to be leaving, but obviously I'll do everything I can to make a smooth exit.

Any tips on making my announcement as least stressful as possible?? Thanks.

[hattster]

Dear (Employer Name):

This letter is to inform you that I wish to terminate my employment with (your company here) effective ( date enter here). I have accepted a new position and have decided to move on with my career.

I want to express my gratitude for a rewarding employment experience with (company name) and with you personally. This decision to pursue another opportunity was not an easy one. But it is right for me as I work toward fulfilling career goals. I hope you will respect my position in this matter.

My efforts until my end date will be to wrap up my projects here and turn over my responsibilities as smoothly as possible. Please let me know what you expect so this process is completed to your satisfaction.

Again, thank you for all that you’ve done for me.



Sincerely,

(Name)

[spudqueen]

hattster - what a great resignation letter!

[Karen2005]

Thanks Hattster. That is a very good resignation letter. Says everything that needs to be said, but in a nice way.

I'll be so nervous tomorrow when I do the deed, but I'm sure I'll feel better afterwards.

[hattster]

Hi - At the end of the day there is no nice way to "resign" but it has to be done. Good luck in your resignation and good luck also in your new position :o)

[Karen2005]

I've done it - wanted to get the deed over with as early as possible.

I haven't written my letter yet, but spoke to my boss when I arrived this morning. She took it very well, congratulated me on my new position and when I said I was nervous about telling her, she said, well that's business and you ultimately have to look after your own interests.

The thought of doing something horrible is always worse than actually doing it!

Thanks again Hattster!

[mosesg]

Good Luck in your new job !

I am thinking of looking for a new position after 17 years with the same company and it is very daunting

[hattster]

How ironic is this.....I've just been head hunted so i maybe handing in my resignation also :o)

Good luck in your new job, glad your boss accepted your resignation with a smile, but like she said, its business and you have to look after your own interests.

[Karen2005]

Wow - congratulations Hattster. Maybe my question tempted good fortune for you. Good luck in whatever path you choose for your future. Thanks again for your help.