Resignation letter (was Re: [SunRescue] The Question.)

[Peter L. Wargo]

on 2/9/01 5:16 AM, John Duksta at jduksta at genuity.com wrote:

> I usually keep it short like that. Tbe bit about where you're
> going is optional.

<dusts of communications degree>  Yep, I use the format taught to me by a
very wise old Irishman (Professor Brad Broughton, who has since passed on).

                                <Date>



<Formal Title of yer manager>

This is to inform you that I will be resigning the position of <job> at
<company> effective <date>.


                                Sincerely,
                                <name>


Then, it is up to them to file with HR, etc.  This exposes you to the least
number of side effects.  I never tell 'em where I'm going until the letter
has been accepted.

It was weird, the last place I left (NCGR), they wanted to keep it a secret,
but the word got out fast.  I also was required to give them 30 days, or
they would hold back vacation time.  I have since learned that that was not
legal.  (Not that I cared, I need 30 days to train my staff anyway.  Then I
took a month off before starting my new job.)

-Pete