The Art of Writing a Resignation Letter – For Leaving on Good or Bad Terms

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Resignation Letters – Good Examples from Allison & Taylor, The Reference Checking Company

DETROIT (Feb. 25, 2022) – While crafting a resignation letter is simple enough when you’re leaving an employer on civil terms, what do you do if you’re parting on less than favorable circumstances? Writing a resignation note in anger or haste could become an action you will later regret.

On the other hand, a beautifully written resignation letter will stand out, even if you left as a result of poor performance. Hopefully a thoughtful resignation accepting responsibility will afford you great references in the future.

Here are some examples of how your resignation letter might be worded for best effect. Allison & Taylor can also assist in crafting an appropriate resignation letter. It might also be a good idea to check and see what your former boss will say about you after you resign.

Example #1: Resignation due to Philosophical Differences

Please accept this as my official notice of my resignation. As you are aware, over the last twelve months we have had numerous differences of opinion regarding my philosophies for corporate policy, best practices and goals for the company.

Unfortunately, it is clear to me that you and I will be unable to resolve our differences. Therefore, I feel that my resignation is the best option for the team and all concerned.

My last day at Allison & Taylor will be xx. I would appreciate meeting with you in the next week or so to discuss the transition of my duties to a successor.

Example #2: Resignation due to bullying, harassment, age discrimination or sexual overtones

As you may or may not be aware, some members of your management team do not adhere to appropriate company policy. Accordingly, I regretfully tender my resignation having experienced unsuitable corporate behavior.

It has been my pleasure building Allison & Taylor to its current level and I regret the unfortunate circumstances that compel me to leave the company.

Please advise if you wish to meet with me and my attorney in the near future to discuss these events, which have been brought to the attention of HR over the past 12 months. My last day will be xx.

Example #3: Resignation due to perceived shortfall in employee performance or compliance with corporate policy

It is with heavy heart that I respectfully submit my resignation from Allison & Taylor, effective immediately.

I do so with the realization that a growing number of my peers view my recent actions with the firm as unprofessional and a poor reflection on the corporate image. To whatever degree this is true, I offer my heartfelt apologies and feel I would serve the company best by removing myself from our corporate arena.

Be assured that it has been my honor and pleasure to work with you and our organization over the past years. The company has become a second home to me, and I have come to think of my associates as more family than co-workers. I am hopeful that in some small way I have contributed to the firm’s success and respected position in the marketplace.

I will be forever grateful for the business acumen and relationships that I have gained, and wish all organization members the very best in their professional and personal lives.

If you like the sounds of those resignation letters above, please feel free to use these. On the other hand, if you need help, please call us at 800 890 5645.

Then consider, Will your past boss badmouth you? Over 57% of our clients have lost good job offers due to bad or mediocre comments from previous employers. AllisonTaylor.com https://www.allisontaylor.com/ will confidentially find out what is really being said about you and give you the power to stop it!

A professional reference-checking firm such as Allison & Taylor can provide critical information in your current job situation and future job search efforts. For more employment tips, please visit the Allison & Taylor blog.

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