Resignation Letter
A short, professional resignation that leaves the relationship and the reference intact.
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About this tool
A resignation letter has one job, and it is not explaining yourself. It records that you are leaving and when, in writing, in a way that cannot be used against you later.
The temptation, especially if you are leaving because something went wrong, is to say what you really think. It almost never pays. The letter goes in your file, gets read by people you have not met, and follows you into reference checks years afterwards. Anything you want to say about why you are going is better said out loud, in the conversation, where it leaves no record.
So this tool writes a short letter. It stays warm, states the last day clearly, offers a reasonable handover, and refuses to include complaints even if you tell it what happened.
Questions
Should I say why I am really leaving?
Not in the letter. It is a permanent record read by people you have never met. Say it in the conversation instead, where nothing is filed.
How much notice do I give?
Whatever your contract says, which is the first thing to check. The letter states your last working day, so get that date right before sending.
Should I tell my manager before sending it?
Yes, in person or by call. Finding out by email is the part people remember, and your reference outlives your resentment.
What if I am leaving because of a bad manager?
The letter stays neutral regardless. A grievance in writing helps you far less than a clean exit and an intact reference.