Please accept my resignation from [FIRM, ex. XYZ Inc.], to be effective on [DATE, ex. July 11, 1998].

I regret that my current state of health impedes me from discharging my duties and providing the firm with the quality of service I have been able to in the past. I would like to take this opportunity to mention that my employment here has been thoroughly gratifying and rewarding. I wish the firm success in the future and I am sincerely proud to have had the opportunity to be with [FIRM, ex. XYZ Inc.] for [DURATION, ex. two years].

Please accept my resignation from [FIRM, ex. XYZ Inc.], to be effective on [DATE, ex. July 11, 1998]. {STATE NEW EMPLOYMENT, IF ANY, ex. I have recently accepted an offer from ABC Co. in Tucson, Arizona. I believe the position I have been offered there is better in alignment with my career goals.} I would like to take this opportunity to mention that my employment here has been thoroughly gratifying and rewarding. I wish the firm success in the future and I am sincerely proud to have had the opportunity to be with [FIRM, ex. XYZ Inc.] for [DURATION, ex. Two years].

I have been thinking a great deal recently about balancing my career objectives with my family life, and after much deliberation, I have decided not to [TYPE OF WORK, ex. teach] for the year. I have truly enjoyed my experience in teaching at the faculty, along with the friends I have made, and I would like to reapply for a position in the near future. In the meantime, if you need a substitute teacher on short notice, please feel free to call me at any time. You and the rest of the faculty have been very kind to me since I started teaching there and you helped make my experience there a positive one. I will thus be delighted to meet with you at any time you please to discuss how I can be of greater benefit to you and [FIRM, ex. XYZ Limited].

I regretfully submit my resignation from my position as personnel director, effective two weeks from today. Although I love my job, my first priority is my family, and I have decided to stay home with my newborn child. When I first learned that I was pregnant, resignation was the last thing on my mind. But, now that she is born, I find I lack the courage to leave her in the care of a stranger. Your confidence in my abilities and genuine concern for my professional growth make this decision especially difficult. I will be forever grateful for the invaluable expertise I acquired while under your guidance. Also, the friendships I have developed here have helped make my years with the company successful and productive. My co-workers have been among the finest people I have ever known. I highly regard your offer to reinstate me to my former position once I decide to reenter the job market; indeed, I can think of no company for which I would rather work.

After much reflection and soul searching, I have decided that I must resign from my position as Department Head. To facilitate a smooth transition, I plan to stay until the end of the month to complete my projects and help train my replacement.

My reasons for leaving are of a deeply personal nature, but rest assured they are not related to dissatisfaction with my job, the company, or my co-workers. On the contrary, I have experienced immense personal satisfaction, both from my job assignments and from the close friendships I have established with my co-workers. I regret that my current situation requires that I make this difficult decision now. I hope you will provide me with a favorable recommendation when I return to the job market. Also, if you feel there are any unresolved problems, I would appreciate discussing these problems with you so we can reach an amicable understanding before I leave.

Please accept my resignation as chief accountant, effective May 31, 2003. Because I desire to grow both professionally and financially, I have reevaluated my career goals and decided to return to college to complete my degree. I have enjoyed my time at Doe's, and I appreciate the many friendships I have developed here. The experience and knowledge gained during my affiliation with this firm are invaluable. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity I have had to work here. Thank you for generously offering a letter of recommendation on my behalf. Would it be possible to carry your letter with me when I leave? Please inform me if this is not convenient.

I regret to inform you that I am resigning as editor on January 15, 2002. This past eight months has been incredibly difficult as Jane and I have decided to end our marriage. I will have custody of the children and I cannot juggle the demands of this job and of my children full-time. I also need to be there for them to help them cope with the emotional difficulties they face. Thank you for the terrific experience of being an editor for this paper. It's been educational, enraging, entertaining, etc. Perhaps my mastery of alliteration will help me in finding a part-time position. More likely, a strong recommendation from Doe would be of more help. Would you mind writing me a letter of recommendation? Should any part-time editorial or writing positions become available, I would greatly appreciate being considered for the job. Again, thank you for everything.

With much reluctance I wish to inform you of my resignation as Personnel Director, effective as soon as arrangements can be made to hire a new director. Last week, while inquiring about changes in my productivity, we discussed the fact that despite adequate sleep and nutrition I had been feeling unusually tired. We concluded that a visit to the doctor was in order. Since then, my doctor has informed me that I have Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS). Unfortunately, the erratic hours and the fast pace of our work environment worsen the effects of my illness. For these reasons, my doctor has advised a cessation of all work activity and full bed rest for an indefinite amount of time. I am distressed that poor health dictates that I must quit my job. I searched a long time to find the kind of job that not only encourages the use of my creativity and is intellectually stimulating, but also affords an opportunity to meet with a variety of people on a daily basis. I appreciate the opportunity I have had to work here and sincerely hope that I may return when I regain my health. Because my current major projects have been completed, now is the best time for my departure. Except for a few minor tasks, there is nothing that demands my immediate attention. However, if problems should arise, please contact me at home and I will gladly assist you in any way I can.

Effective immediately, I resign from my position as a counselor. I can no longer bear the high level of stress here at the Medical Center. I am, however, glad for the opportunity I have had to work here. This past year I have learned a great deal about my capabilities, as well as my limitations. Now that I realize I am not well-suited for this type of work, I intend to change my course of study. Fortunately, I discovered this before expending time and money in a field that is not right for me. I decided to quit last week when Jane Doe notified me that she wanted to return to work here as soon as we had an opening. Since Jane is a previous employee, training her for this position would not be an issue. As she can assume my duties immediately, this should provide a workable solution for all parties involved.

Although I enjoy working here at Doe Realty, I am compelled to offer my resignation as a field representative, effective two weeks from today, or sooner if possible. I wish I could do otherwise but recent events have persuaded me to carefully examine the direction my life is taking. Unhappily, my position, which requires frequent entertaining of company clients, dramatically increases my exposure to alcohol, which has become a serious problem. Because my health and family are top priority, I must remove myself from all circumstances which could threaten my full recover from this addiction. But my job has been a wonderful experience. In addition to fostering intellectual growth, it has afforded opportunities of travel and adventure. I cherish the relationships I have had with my colleagues and I will miss all of you, but it is time to change the direction of my life. I am confident that the expertise I have acquired will enable me to find a good position elsewhere. I expect to complete all of my outstanding obligations within the next week. Furthermore, I have arranged for my colleagues and my assistant to assume my responsibilities should it take longer than is expected to find a replacement.

With much regret I advise you of my intention to resign as Director of Marketing as soon as a replacement is hired. Let me assure you, my decision to retire early is as unexpected for me as it is for you. I was recently diagnosed with a severe illness and advised by my doctor to decrease my work activities immediately. Although my responsibilities here bring me a great deal of satisfaction, they also cause a considerable amount of tension and anxiety. Hence, it is imperative that I contemplate my early retirement and plan for a more serene lifestyle. Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your support, encouragement, and cooperation over the years. I have been fortunate, indeed, to work for a company that provides a challenging yet pleasant atmosphere. Close ties cultivated with my co-workers have greatly enriched my life. My admiration and respect for them make it that much more disappointing to end my career with Doe Corporation. It is truly disheartening that the state of my health must govern my decision to retire. Because I understand that my precipitous departure could create transitional problems, I want to assure you that I will do everything possible to see that my duties are efficiently assumed by my replacement. Despite my doctor's directive, I anticipate consulting on a part-time basis during the busy seasons. If you are interested, I am available to help out on those occasions. Knowing that the door is open will help make my obligatory retirement somewhat more appealing.

It is with great sadness that I submit my resignation as Executive Vice-President of Doe Co. as of May 18, 2003. My health is failing, and I am unable to further commit myself physically to the position. This was a trying decision for me and for my family, but necessary in order to maintain my health. Thank you for the experience, opportunity, and challenge of working at Doe. I have enjoyed it, and it has made life rewarding in many ways for my family and me. We will always be grateful.

Experiences over the past several months convince me that I must resign from my position as counselor, effective no later than two weeks from today. When I was initially hired at Doe Corporation, I thought that this was a company believed, as I did, that the relationship between a company and its employees should be mutually beneficial. Poor wages, infrequent raises, uncompensated overtime, routine layoffs, and an excessive workload have convinced me otherwise. Therefore, I can no longer work for a company that clearly undervalues the worth of its employees. I want to thank you, however, for being a wonderful supervisor. I appreciate the time you took to discuss my concerns with me. I know you did everything you could to improve our working conditions, but the fact that your efforts have been persistently ignored by upper management is indicative that things are not about to change in the near future. I sincerely hope that my resignation does not adversely reflect upon you in any way. Two weeks should provide adequate time for me to complete my assignments. According to current policy, I suspect my duties will be assimilated in the usual way. Nonetheless, I will gladly ensure that my more difficult accounts are settled before I leave.

Regretfully I inform you that I must resign from my position as a counselor, effective immediately. Three weeks ago, my supervisor informed me that a co-worker was criticizing my work. According to my superiors, she gained access to my personal files and work bins. She then alerted my supervisor and the office manager about my supposed violations of company policy and file errors. Although I may have erred unintentionally, I think it is inexcusable to allow another employee to rummage through my area without my consent. Your unwillingness to challenge this violation of my privacy makes it impossible for me to feel secure working at Doe Corporation any longer. . Because I have enjoyed working here up to this time, my decision to resign is not taken lightly. The work is both exciting and challenging. During my tenure I have gained important skills that will be useful in years to come. I regret that these circumstances make it necessary for me to leave abruptly. In order to allow my successor to assume my duties without undue effort, however, I am leaving detailed instructions that explain each of my responsibilities in detail.

Please accept this letter as official notification of my intent to resign from my position as a counselor, effective two weeks from today. Ever since Doe Corporation hired a new manager, I have been in turmoil. The relationship between employee and manager should be one of mutual respect and support. Instead, our current manager uses bullying and verbal abuse as a management style. Unfortunately, these tactics directly oppose my personal business philosophy, which advocates a more sensitive

approach. Not only is it unconscionable for me to work in such a hostile environment, it is also physically and mentally debilitating to work under such stressful circumstances. Resigning for these reasons is extremely disconcerting but, given the circumstances, I don't feel I have much choice. Senior management does not seem troubled by John's inappropriate behavior toward his employees and I, therefore, doubt that changes are imminent. These present difficulties do not negate the fact that I have derived much enjoyment in years past from my employment here. Also, the training I received here is superior to that of other companies. These considerations make this decision especially difficult. I sincerely hope to find another position as rewarding as this one has been. Two weeks should be ample time for me to orient a replacement as well as to fulfill my obligations. If I can do anything else to facilitate an orderly transfer of duties, please let me know as soon as possible.

Please accept this letter as official notification of my intent to retire early. If convenient, I would like to schedule my date of departure for the end of this month. However, if you feel my leaving then will present serious difficulties for my associates, I will gladly stay until the end of next month. However, I don't believe there should be any reason for me to postpone my retirement beyond that time. Recent events have motivated me to reexamine my reasons for working here. Ever since this company acquired the Doe Corporation, I have been dissatisfied with my job. When I was originally hired, we agreed that my travel time would be kept to a minimum, but now I am expected to travel across the country each week auditing files. Unfortunately, my family obligations render this expectation unacceptable. Because I enjoyed my job so much before the merger, however, I am upset that it has come to this. But since I have been given no other alternative, I am confident this decision is in the best interest of all concerned. The company has contributed immeasurably to my professional career. I will always be indebted to you for granting the financial assistance needed to further my education and for companysponsored training seminars, which permitted me to acquire the proficiency needed to excel in my profession. Although I plan to work elsewhere, I also intend to do some part-time consulting and would enjoy being involved in special short-term projects. Please let me know if you are interested in including me in these activities. If there is anything else you would like to discuss with me, I would be happy to meet with you at your convenience.

Effective immediately, I am resigning as buyer from Doe & Co. It is become increasingly apparent that this store is no longer listening to the fashion demands of its clientele. Instead it seems to be following the dictates of European designers that are foreign to our customers, in every sense of the word. Hence, our exotic merchandise remains on the floor for months and our accounts remain in the red. My experience has proven that customers from this area prefer merchandise that suits their home-grown tastes, and, frankly, so do I. I do appreciate the opportunity to work here, however. I have learned a great deal about customer relations.

I am sorry to inform you that I have decided to resign from my position as a computer programmer in order to seek a more rewarding position elsewhere. This resignation must become effective no later than two weeks from today's date. I have concluded that my contributions here are unrewarded and my ideas ignored. I have much to offer and feel frustrated that I am consistently passed over for special projects. It is important to me to work for a company that encourages creativity rather than restricts it. Although your compensation has been fair, you have been unable to provide other types of incentives that I need. Nevertheless, my time here has not been wasted. I have gained experience and have honed my skills. I have worked with a dedicated group who has earned my respect and admiration. I sincerely wish co-workers well in their future endeavors. Because you have indicated that my work is excellent, I would appreciate a positive recommendation from you should any prospective employers inquire about my qualifications. If you feel you are unable to satisfy this request, I would sincerely value an opportunity to discuss with you any reservations you may have.

This letter is to inform you of my decision to resign from my position as a technical writer, effective in two weeks. Again, I have been passed over for promotion. Despite sterling evaluations from my superiors, the challenges and rewards I seek from my employment do not appear to be forthcoming. It is, therefore, unconscionable for me to remain with a company that neither rewards my accomplishments nor recognizes my potential. My frustration, however, does not diminish the fact that my friendships here have been a source of pleasure and satisfaction. I wish everyone the very best. Because all my projects are complete and my assignments are up to date, my replacement should have little difficulty taking over my responsibilities. However, if any problems should arise, you may contact me at 555-5555, and I will be happy to respond to any questions you or my replacement may have.

This letter is to notify you of my intent to resign from my position as Assistant Personnel Supervisor. Please make my resignation effective as soon as a replacement is hired, but no later than the end of next month. Although I enjoy my job tremendously, I am terribly disappointed that I received only a 2 percent salary increase this year. My evaluations have been consistently outstanding, but my salary does not appropriately reflect this fact. I live from paycheck to paycheck, so I require a moderate increase in order to meet escalating living expenses. Despite my frustration, I will always be thankful for the opportunity I have had to improve my skills and gain additional experience. Undoubtedly, my responsibilities here have helped furnish me with the expertise required for the position I recently accepted with another company at a much higher salary. Because several of my co-workers share the same responsibilities that I do, the transition should not be difficult. If there is anything I can do before I leave, please let me know.

I am resigning as apartment manager--effective in two weeks. We have talked many times about apartment repairs, city code compliance and parking shortages. You continue to make promises, I continue to stave off angry tenants and the problems remain. I enjoy interacting with the tenants, but not on these terms. I also have apartment problems of my own and so I sympathize with their complaints. Please accept my resignation along with my notice to vacate the apartment, effective at the end of this month.

Disappointing and unexpected circumstances demand that I submit my resignation from my position as Area Coordinator, effective immediately. I recently received word that my territories have been reassigned and that I must either transfer to a neighboring state or submit my resignation. Because my husband's current position is far more lucrative than mine, it is not financially prudent for me to transfer to another location. I wish to seek another position similar to this one immediately. Despite my disappointment, I want to thank you for the excellent training I have received while working at Doe Corporation. I have no doubt that the skills I have acquired will enable me to find other employment more in line with my career objectives. My files are in order and up to date. Each one has extensive notes detailing events that took place prior to reassigning the territories. My successor, therefore, should have little difficulty assuming my responsibilities.

Under extreme duress I submit this letter of resignation from my position as Project Planner, effective today. Over the past six months, my responsibilities have slowly been eliminated. When I started here I regularly put in 60 hours a week. Now, I sit in my office with little to do. Most of my responsibilities have been dispersed among my peers; yet additional assignments have not been forthcoming. Attempts to discover why this is so have been futile. For these reasons I have concluded that I must resign. Because my duties have largely been assumed by others, my leaving should not create any major problems. If there is anything you wish to settle, please notify me as soon as possible.

Given the choice to either resign or be discharged, I hereby submit my resignation from my position as a technical writer, effective two weeks from today. Because I don't understand why I have been forced to resign, I feel angry and betrayed. You requested that I quit publishing my writings on controversial topics while employed at Doe's, but you did not stipulate that I must also cease to do research. I have stopped publishing, but still you maintain that I have not fulfilled my obligation to you. In my view, this is wrongful termination and I will consult with an attorney shortly. I envisioned a long, fruitful career here at Doe's and I am deeply distressed that this is not going to be the case. My responsibilities were both challenging and rewarding. When a replacement is

hired, I will gladly explain what this position entails and how to fulfill each obligation properly. Also, I will update my superiors and forward to them difficult or confusing projects that I am unable to complete before my departure.

I am resigning as air traffic controller, effective tomorrow I love my work and my record, prior to Tuesday's fatal runway accident, is flawless. Nevertheless, I submit my resignation, but under protest.