I'm not good at this kind of stuff..

LizzyTish88

I have to go to work tonight and give them my notice. I will be talking to the manager first hand, however they also ask that you give it in writing so they can keep it on file. Is this an appropriate way of wording things:

            It really hurts me to have to do this but I am going to be leaving the company. A job opportunity has presented itself to me, and its way too good of an offer to pass up. As much as I would love to stay here, it just isn’t going to work out, because of the extensive training I will have to do, and also I will have to finish school at night, therefore I will simply not have the time. I have thought long and hard about this and I think that this is the best path for me to take. It has been a true pleasure working with you, and thank you for all that you have taught me over the years.

any advice would be helpful. thanks!

KD+BC

Look here for examples:

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresignationletters/Resignation_Letter_Samples_Examples_of_Resignation_Letters.htm

EDIT: You don't have to give them a reason. Just state that you are resiging effective XX-XX-XXXX.

LizzyTish88

Thank you so much! Both answers were very helpful. I've never had to do this before so I really have no experience with things of this nature.

katanne9

I think you are being way too emotional about it. You sound like you are breaking up with someone. I would just be straightforward and professional.

Dear X,

I regret to inform you that I am submitting my resignation to X company. I have enjoyed my experience working with you and it has been a pleasure. Thank you for all the experience you have taught me over the years.

A new opportunity has presented itself that I don't want to pass up.

Best,
Your name


Ditto googling it. I wrote this really fast.

**Mutley**

Ditto PPs. 

Congratulations on the new opportunity!

ekathleen684

Ditto Kat. Your letter seems to be a bit emotional and more involved than needed, it was more of a breakup letter. I'd keep it short and sweet, thank them for the opportunity and let them know what a pleasure it was working for them.

Copy what Kat wrote into work and replace the X's as needed.

dwest2201

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[QUOTE]<strong>I think you are being way too emotional about it.</strong> You sound like you are breaking up with someone. I would just be straightforward and professional. Dear X, I regret to inform you that I am submitting my resignation to X company. I have enjoyed my experience working with you and it has been a pleasure. Thank you for all the experience you have taught me over the years. A new opportunity has presented itself that I don't want to pass up. Best, Your name Ditto googling it. I wrote this really fast.
Posted by katanne9[/QUOTE]

This! 

If it truly hurts you then you should rethink quitting.  Your letter is very emotional and it needs to be more straight forward, busniess, cut to the chase.  Kat's suggestions is nice but there are a million ways to say it nicely and still sounda professional rather thanlike a broken hearted goodbye letter.

LizzyTish88

I guess I am just trying to be nice? But I don't want to be too nice. I am taking all suggestions and blending them into one. I don't want it to sound like were breaking up.

It really isn't hurting me at all to be honest. I just really didn't have a place to start and completely forgot about the wonder we call google. Thank you for all the suggestions and congrats!

[Deleted User]

It was really hard and emotional for me to quit my job too.  I had been there 7 years and became REALLY close with all of my coworkers.  I had no idea how to write a resignation letter, so of course I googled it!  They just need something stating that you're resigning and when you're last day is.  They don't really need a long explanation in the letter.  I did, however, give more of an explanation to my boss when I gave it to her. 

Good luck with everything!

bajediva

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[QUOTE]They don't really need a long explanation in the letter.  I did, however, give more of an explanation to my boss when I gave it to her.  Good luck with everything!
Posted by Soon2BMrsJeter[/QUOTE]

I second this approach. In black and white, cut and dry is not only just fine, but I think generally preferred. Depending on your relationship with your employer, you can use your discretion to determine how open you want to be with them in your verbal discussion of your resignation.

noelle24

You have to remember that this is business, not personal.  I agree it sounds like you are breaking up with someone.  It's much better if you keep it strictly professional:

To Whom it May Concern,

I am regretfully submitting my resignation from X position effective XX-XX-XXXX.  An opportunity has presented itself for me to both work and further my education at the same time, and I feel that I cannot pass this up.   It has been a pleasure working at X company and I feel I have learned many useful skills.  Thank you for all the valuable experiences I have had here.

Sincere Regards,

cdechristopher

Edit: The letter is just for a file.  It doesn't need to be a novel, or have a long winded reason why you are leaving.  You can tell your boss that (if you wish) when you talk to him/her in person.

oceana919

I second Noelle's formatting. It's very succinct and professional, but leaves you in good standing with your (soontobe) former job.

catemeg

Ditto PP.  You don't have to feel bad about it to be polite - business is business.

At some point, I recommend reading "Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman" which discusses how the genders view their jobs and the working world differently.  It's an interesting read, and inspired me to leave a job where I loved my boss (but disliked the company) for an opportunity that was better for me.  I had to remove the excess emotions from it and realize it wasn't personal, it was business.