Everywhere I go I am asked if I think the university stifles writers. My opinion is that they
don't stifle enough of them...
Flannery O'Connor
Flannery O'Connor
| Sample Letter of Resignation |  |
| Informing your employer that you intend to resign can be a tricky business. You will often need to ask the employer for future references and there is no benefit in offending the company. This is not the time to air grievances about your boss or the lack of opportunity for advancement. If you do that at all, it best done off the record and behind closed doors. This is a time to be gracious, state your case, and move on. Resignations are often done in memorandum format, so that is the form we have chosen for this sample. |
| To: William Hendrickson From: Jane Galfano Date: July 8, 2007 Re: Resignation of Employment This memorandum is to inform you that I have accepted a position with (XYZ Company) and will be resigning my position effective August 2, 2007. It has been my privilege to work for (insert company name) and I do not reach this decision lightly. During my six years here, I have seen the company grow steadily, add new employees, introduce new product lines, and meet every challenge head on. I have gained invaluable experience on the job and am grateful for the many opportunities (company name) has provided me. These sentiments notwithstanding, I believe it is time to take on new responsibilities and embrace new challenges in my career. I will continue to perform all my duties during these remaining weeks and assist in any way possible to prepare a replacement. I believe we have several excellent candidates in our department who can do the job with minimal training. Please let me know if there are any specific tasks or projects you would like me to complete before my departure, and I will give them my very best efforts. Please know that I have nothing but fond feelings for (company name) and hope you will feel free to call on me after I leave should the need arise. |