Quiting My Job!

ricko2 · August 29, 2007

Dear [Recipient's name]:

Yesterday I woke up and realized that this is the worst career experience I've ever had. Therefore, I'm officially notifying you of my resignation from [company name]. My last day will be today.

This company has many problems. [insert problems here]

On top of that, I can't stand to work for you any longer. You, alone, have been a constant source of pain and suffering for me ever since I started this job. I can't understand how you made it this far in the professional community.

Today is a great day for me. I will never have to see, hear or listen to you ever again. Goodbye, and good-riddance!

Warmest Regards,

[Your Signature]

Wingnut · August 29, 2007

No.

No matter what they did...Don't burn that bridge. You never know when they might have new management and want you back, not to mention having a decent reference is always a good thing.

Don't put anything in there pertaining to why you're leaving. Just resign and go.

Besides, if they're as bad as you say, it will fall on deaf ears anyway.

General Lee 01 · August 29, 2007

I could not agree more with Mike. Just resign and go.

Most importantly do you already have a new gig lined up?

Your letter will probably hold the same value to it's recipient as you just walking into his office and saying bye. So it's pretty much a waste of your time.And it could possibly cause severe damage to any employment oppurtunities that come to you down the road... Even many years down the road.

The way you leave your employer will come back on you when you apply for jobs in the future. Especially if the company at hand has street cred, or a good namesake. So when you say "Today is a great day for me. I will never have to see, hear or listen to you ever again. ", think about that.

You'll be much better off in the long run if you're on the nicer, and simpler side about the whole deal.

99silveradoz71 · August 29, 2007

Couldn't agree more with the responses above. Depending on what industry you're in and what you're planning on doing after leaving, word can get around. If they've been this much of a problem to you, appreciate that your discomfort working for them will be over, and just keep the letter general and short.

Tucson_02Silverado · August 29, 2007

NO

The world is smaller than you think, 6 degrees of separation is a true-ism.

And you should try to give at least 2 weeks notice.

It is with regret that I resign my position with XYZ Corporation. My effective last work day will be <2 weeks, preferably a Friday or last day of a pay period>.

If asked, just say that you have been afforded a great career opportunity that just can't be passed up. But DON'T use this as a ploy for a raise etc., it'll backfire on you.

Schmids5.3l · August 29, 2007

Agreed with everyone else. I just gave my G/F this talk today as she's quitting and going to a different job. I feel like giving my boss the same letter, but I only have to put up with him for another month until I start asbestos abatement. That and I would still be working for the same company, just a different division. Plus I could go back to insulation if abatement doesn't work out, so I gotta stay on his good side.

-Devil- · August 29, 2007

i can say with experience ... though it is satisfying to leave a job on your own terms .. saying what you want to .. etc ... it can hurt you later with other jobs in that field ... word of mouth travels .. and unless you are d**n good at a prof that is hard for them to find others that are qualified... you can run into some major headaches ...

BigJayDogg3 · August 30, 2007

I agree with devil. Unless you are a very wanted individual, don't leave on bad terms. Not only can what was said above happen, but if you leave on good terms, and were an average employee, you can normally get some good refrences out of people like this. How long have you worked there? If it wasn't for very long you may want to grit your teeth, and keep working there, because that is how you get labled as being unreliable and hard to work with.

diehrd · August 30, 2007

Seams to me if your employer is as bad as you suggest leaving under any condition will result in a bad reference .. The trick is do not list them on next app or resume . .

I always suggest saying what needs to be said , to many people have to many excuses not to and personally that has a lot to do with why an employer may be as bad as you suggest . .

So ya write letter , make copies and post them on windshields in parking lot if that makes right in your mind what you had to endure at the hands of that employer . . All ya have to lose is that job and it appears like you have already chosen to move on hence nothing to lose by being honest and letting the whole company be aware of why you left ..

ricko2 · August 30, 2007

Wow! That was only a joke. I found it when I searched the internet for a resignation letter format, and I thought it was funny. Grass Valley, Ca. is WAY to small a town for that kind of crap, and I'm smarter than that. Don't ya think it would be funny to actually feel like that letter would help? I thought it was.

Anyway, thanks for the input.

This is what I actually used:

8-28-07

To: XXXX

This letter is to formally announce my resignation from XXXX, starting Tuesday, 8-28-2007. My last day will be, as discussed,

9-01-2007.

It has been a pleasure to work for XXXX. Please let me know how I can help to make a smooth transition during my remaining time here.

Regards,

Rick XXXX

doverarjim · August 30, 2007

I just call in and tell them I went blind!! I just can't see myself working there anymore!! But on a more serious note how about a company that when a 15 to 20 year employee finds another job and gives the boss a 2 week notice and the boss turns around and says well thats nice but just give me your keys you are out of here now??

Silv.4X4 · August 30, 2007

HAHAAH..Id use it lol

August 31, 2007

I have anal glaucoma. I can't see my ass coming into work anymore.

SilveradoLAX7 · August 31, 2007

I could not agree more with Mike. Just resign and go.

Most importantly do you already have a new gig lined up?

Your letter will probably hold the same value to it's recipient as you just walking into his office and saying bye. So it's pretty much a waste of your time.And it could possibly cause severe damage to any employment oppurtunities that come to you down the road... Even many years down the road.

The way you leave your employer will come back on you when you apply for jobs in the future. Especially if the company at hand has street cred, or a good namesake. So when you say "Today is a great day for me. I will never have to see, hear or listen to you ever again. ", think about that.

You'll be much better off in the long run if you're on the nicer, and simpler side about the whole deal.

I read below and understand the original post was in jest...but this thread reminds me of some very sound advice I once received from an old professor. He called it the "Monkey Theory". 'One should never let go of one branch before one has hold of another'. In other words, you'd be surprised how many people quit/storm out of jobs, then realize the next day or week that you still have to pay the bills.

-Jay