Suggestions for my notice of resignation

[lawrocket 3]

I'm planning on putting in my notice of resignation from my job today. For some reason, this one is a lot more difficult for me than any other resignation I've ever done.

Any suggestions on how to be the absolute most diplomatic and kind in this resignation? I do not wish to burn any bridges whatsoever.

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[PhillyKev 0]

Just tell them you're happy to have worked for them, but you feel your career goals can be better met with another company. And that you hope that if your goals realign with them in the future that you'd be welcomed back because you enjoy working for them but it's just not right for you right now in your career path.

[AggieDave 6]

Take a crap on a piece of paper and give it to them...

Ok, maybe not. Honestly, I have no clue, I've yet to work a job that needed a formal written resignation notice. Usually its going to the boss' office and chatting with him/her for a while.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[n2skdvn 0]

dear boss.

As time has come and so shal pass,
you can take this job and kiss my a$$!!!

signed
worker


edit to add when i quit my current job i'm going to drop my pants in front of the operations (total a hole) manager
and tell him ko kiss my a**.

if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN
my site

[Casie 0]

I can't believe I'm gonna say this (j/k) but I agree with PhillyKev on this. I'm horrible at putting words together in something like that. I wish you the best of luck!

~Porn Kitty
WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts!

[lawrocket 3]

Yes, I understand that. But, I doubt I will ever work for them again. About the best I can promise is to send certain types of cases their way in the future.

I just hate the type of work I do. On top of that, my lady's business is going so well that she needs to hire another attorney to help her. It might as well be me. That way we keep the money in the family and not pay it out to someone whose talents are unproven.

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[PhillyKev 0]

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Yes, I understand that. But, I doubt I will ever work for them again. About the best I can promise is to send certain types of cases their way in the future.

It's called BS. Makes them feel good and want to give you good references.

[AggieDave 6]

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It's called BS. Makes them feel good and want to give you good references.

You'd think, being a lawyer, that he'd be good at that and just do it without thinking.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[fudd 0]

Try this note:

Dear Boss

Work was boring so I went skydiving.
Please keep my position open in case I would want to come back some day.

C-YA

There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.

[mr2mk1g 10]

er... just tell him what you put in your last post...

its: (A), the truth, and (B) entirely understandable. Who would dream of questioning the fact that your fiance needs to hire a full time attorney and well, um, you're an attorney.

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

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Usually its going to the boss' office and chatting with him/her for a while.

No, no, no...I firmly believe in writing up a formal resignation with at least 2 weeks notice for the company. Also, be sure to thank the company for what it has done for you and state a couple of good reasons for moving on.

Write the resignation out carefully and be positive that it is exactly what you want to leave as a final statement. When you are ready, give a copy first to Human Resources for your records and, immediately afterwards, give an exact duplicate of your resignation to your boss/immediate superior(s) with a private talk thanking them and stating reasons that you need to leave. Make sure that your boss and company know that it is not personal...even if it is.

Basically, I agree with Phillykev, too.

[PhillyKev 0]

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Basically, I agree with Phillykev, too

Damnit...I'm out of space on my sig line.

[turtlespeed 226]

I know I'm not usually the most serious person here, but if you are serious about the input I'll offer this.

Thank them for the opportunities they have given you. Explain in moderate detail what you have found most valuable - don't be afraid to imbellish a little. Be couteous and flattering, without being a total kiss ass. Make it seem like it is a sorrowful event that you are no longer working with them, but to further your career that you feel it must be done.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[Rdy2skydive 0]

The last time I resigned from a job I hated I said the following:

"Thank you for the opportunity to work for Company X."
"I've learned a lot about working with different types of people in different types of situations."
"It has been quite an experience."

I believe my supervisor understood my meaning but my letter sounded so positive and professional that there was nothing he could do. I resigned and left favorable impression with the company and still got my point across to the right person. Good luck.

[turtlespeed 226]

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The last time I resigned from a job I hated I said the following:

"Thank you for the opportunity to work for Company X."
"I've learned a lot about working with different types of people in different types of situations."
"It has been quite an experience."

I believe my supervisor understood my meaning but my letter sounded so positive and professional that there was nothing he could do. I resigned and left favorable impression with the company and still got my point across to the right person. Good luck.

Echo . . .Echo . . . Echo . . .

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[b1jercat 0]

Dude you come to the right place, heres how it goes.
GET MY FUCKING MONEY I'M DRAGING UP!
Trust me works everytime.

Hey if your worth a shit to begin with they will be glad to see you next time you come around.

blue skies

Jerry


Edit to add Can you tell I work in construction?

[riggerrob 643]

Yes, try to leave on a positive note and try not to burn any bridges.
For example, when I resigned from the Canadian Armed Forces, I told my boss that I was going back to university.
Yes, I had a Bachelor's Degree a year and a half later, but that was not the real reason.
I never did figure out how to tell my boss that I was leaving because I caught him lying to me three times in the last year.
My revenge was leaving him treading water in his sea of incompetency.
Hee! Hee!
So include in your letter of resignation some third-party BS about other opportunities.

[lawrocket 3]

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Dude you come to the right place, heres how it goes.
GET MY FUCKING MONEY I'M DRAGING UP!
Trust me works everytime.

Hey if your worth a shit to begin with they will be glad to see you next time you come around.

blue skies

Jerry

Well, part of my problem is that this has to be diplomatic. I'm in a pretty small legal community. People know each other, and so I have to be as cool as possible with everyone. Word spreads quickly in a small town.

My wife is hotter than your wife.

[WFFC 1]

Microsoft has some word templates online with resignations as one of the topics. They're bland but effective as I recall. Used one last year.

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~~~Michael

[crapflinger2000 1]

Line up everyone you work with in the office, facing you.

Then, as in "Half-Baked", just go down the line:

"Fuck You,
Fuck You,
Fuck You,
You're Cool,
Fuck you,
Fuck you..."

__________________________________________________
What would Vic Mackey do?

[Shark 0]

Dude,

Just give your boss the t-shirt with the imprinted memo:

"Dear Boss,

Work sucks! I'm going skydiving."

Jerry,

Best of luck, whatever you decide. And if you cutaway, there are several slots at the DZ where you can park your trailer.

Mr. Shark

[nightjumps 1]

Downloadable resignation samples with some do's & don'ts. Sample 5 sounds like it fits your needs. Hope it helps.

http://jobsearchtech.about.com/library/weekly/aa030998-6.htm

[Nightingale 0]

Dear

I wish to confirm that I am resigning from my position as