This Letter of Resignation / notice to quit is addressed to an employer by the employee who intends to leave. He/she is quitting due to personal reasons or a desire to pursue other interests, giving the employer the relevant notice period (two weeks notice in the US).
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This Letter of Resignation / notice to quit is addressed to an employer by the employee who intends to leave. He/she is quitting due to personal reasons or a desire to pursue other interests, giving the employer the relevant notice period (two weeks notice in the US).
Notifying your employer about your departure from the company might be a difficult task as it may end up as an awkward goodbye. A Letter of Resignation should be used to avoid the above situation and ensure positive conversation with your employer.
The document explains that the employee is quitting because of personal reasons or a desire to pursue other interests. This may include taking steps to fulfil long-term goals or other personal reasons. For instance, the employee may decide to start his/her own business / apply for graduate school / move overseas / treat an illness / look for more opportunities for professional career growth/ other personal reasons.
The employee has had many pleasant memories with the employer and the experience has generally been rewarding. Despite the fruitful experience at the company while working with the employer, he/she wishes to pursue other opportunities and interests/have personal reasons for resigning.
The employee expresses gratitude to the employer and appreciates the help and support that the employer has provided over the employment period. Key takeaways of the employee during the employment period are mentioned in the letter.
The employee also expresses the willingness to make the transition process smooth and easier. Contact details are provided to better stay in touch.
This document should be carefully read by the employee who intends to resign.
Upon resignation from a job, this letter of resignation format may be used by the Employee, to provide a reference to his / her Employer about their leave. This resignation letter template may be used to express personal reasons for quitting, resigning or leaving a job.
Personal reasons could include detailed reasons for resignation such as career change, the pursuit of other interests, illness, personal interest or other personal reasons.
The letter shall be and addressed to the employer and signed by the employee before submitting it.