# Resignation..... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 24, 2009, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550 "2009-02-24T10:41:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/1 "2009-02-24T10:41:49Z")
well ive never resigned from a position or left work giving two weeks and hopefully under good terms. any advice on how to properly communicate the resignation process? i want to be able to leave without a black mark from my current employer and would like to know a good way to say it, without sounding like i am leaving because i was unhappy here(which i was not, i loved my position here, but bigger and better things await). …go! ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/2 "2009-02-24T10:42:52Z")
how often do you jump from job to job? ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/3 "2009-02-24T10:43:32Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > how often do you jump from job to job? weekly I have given 2 months notice once ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/4 "2009-02-24T10:43:55Z")
actually ive been here a year (march 08-end of february 09) ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/5 "2009-02-24T10:44:43Z")
jesus… no one is going to want to hire you anywhere because you can’t stay at a job more than 6 months ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/6 "2009-02-24T10:44:51Z")
I copied and pasted a professional sounding resignation letter I found on google, replaced the company name and my name, and that was that. If they counter and you don’t want hurt feelings just tell them you feel there is more opportunity where you’re going or your excited about X project you’re going to get to work on at the new place. Don’t say, “I don’t care how much you pay me, this place sucks”. 🙂 EDIT: BAM, take your pick. > **[Here Is a Look at Some Different Resignation Sample Letters to Use](https://www.thebalancecareers.com/letter-of-resignation-examples-you-can-use-2071851)** > > If you want to resign from your current job, let these sample resignation letters be your guide. Learn to resign in writing with or without notice. It’s not a love note, you don’t lose points for copying someone else’s words. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/7 "2009-02-24T10:46:00Z")
You found an opportunity to work somewhere that will help you progress with what you really want to make a career out of. ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/8 "2009-02-24T10:47:55Z")
> [@66impalass](#): > > jesus… no one is going to want to hire you anywhere because you can’t stay at a job more than 6 months :banghead: ---
**Author:** ![SoloIIscoob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SoloIIscoob](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoloIIscoob)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/9 "2009-02-24T10:49:13Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > I copied and pasted a professional sounding resignation letter I found on google, replaced the company name and my name, and that was that. > > If they counter and you don’t want hurt feelings just tell them you feel there is more opportunity where you’re going or your excited about X project you’re going to get to work on at the new place. Don’t say, “I don’t care how much you pay me, this place sucks”. 🙂 > > EDIT: > BAM, take your pick. > [Get Tips On Writing a Resignation Letter](http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/resumesandletters/tp/Resignation-Letters.htm) > > It’s not a love note, you don’t lose points for copying someone else’s words. 😉 wow, great post, thanks for the help! ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/10 "2009-02-24T11:01:55Z")
sooo where to and what will you be doing now?!? ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/11 "2009-02-24T11:03:43Z")
There are some legal implications to giving reasons for leaving that may be best left alone. Most resignation letters, the one I gave OGSI included, simply say "Dear XXX, The purpose of this letter is to inform you that XXXXX will be my last day with the company. Thank you for the opportunities I have had here. Sincerely, Takethisjob Andshoveit" ---
**Author:** ![deliverator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@deliverator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deliverator)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/12 "2009-02-24T11:03:54Z")
> [@SoloIIscoob"](#): > > well ive never resigned from a position or left work giving two weeks and hopefully under good terms. > > any advice on how to properly communicate the resignation process? > > i want to be able to leave without a black mark from my current employer and would like to know a good way to say it, without sounding like i am leaving because i was unhappy here(which i was not, i loved my position here, but bigger and better things await). > > …go! Tell your boss that you have to talk to him. When you meet, sit right down (before he does) and get comfortable. Then, when he sits, hand him your resignation and say “I’m afraid I’m going to have to let you go”. Fire your boss. It’s hysterical, and you will be a legend in that office forever. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/13 "2009-02-24T11:21:01Z")
I’ve never had a problem with any company I’ve worked for when giving them at least 2 weeks notice. Just sit down with your boss, be honest, and have a good chat. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/14 "2009-02-24T11:21:57Z")
:lol: When I told mine that I was going to Praxair his response was “Shit. I’m not even going to try to counter-offer.” :lol: ---
**Author:** ![glitch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/0ea827/32.png) [@glitch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/glitch)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/15 "2009-02-24T11:38:58Z")
I’m jelous you can quit your job for a better one, I can’t find shit.:banghead: Last time I tried giving my two weeks notice my boss told me to hand my key fob over and leave the building immediately due to “security reasons”. Guess they didn’t want disgruntled employee’s sabotaging their already shitty web servers.:mamoru: ---
**Author:** ![ericvw7989](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ericvw7989/32/5070_2.png) [@ericvw7989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ericvw7989)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/16 "2009-02-24T11:42:49Z")
> [@deliverator](#): > > Tell your boss that you have to talk to him. > > When you meet, sit right down (before he does) and get comfortable. > > Then, when he sits, hand him your resignation and say “I’m afraid I’m going to have to let you go”. > > Fire your boss. It’s hysterical, and you will be a legend in that office forever. Your an idiot… The best thing to do is just be up front with your boss and let him know whats going on ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/17 "2009-02-24T11:46:09Z")
Ughhh… I have to do the same thing in a position that pretty much took a half of year to train for and launch, and is only known by two people in our entire company. Top that with our hiring freeze and a manager who treats me like gold even though im only a decent employee, and I have a real mess on my hands lol. But im leaving for Europe in the Fall so I dont even know when a good time to tell him is for my own safety and security. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/18 "2009-02-24T11:49:12Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > :lol: When I told mine that I was going to Praxair his response was “Shit. I’m not even going to try to counter-offer.” :lol: When I told my boss I was going he asked if there was anything he could do to get me to stay… LOL I said sure… His response was " I can not offer you $XX,XXX" lol. I did the basic letter approach thanking them for the opportunities etc, after I had talked with my boss. When they heard about layoffs here, they expressed an interest in my return. It’s worth it to leave on great terms giving them as much help/time as you can. Buffalo is a small town, so word travels farther than you would imagine. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/19 "2009-02-24T11:53:12Z")
> [@MOBOOST4U](#): > > Ughhh… > > I have to do the same thing in a position that pretty much took a half of year to train for and launch, and is only known by two people in our entire company. Top that with our hiring freeze and a manager who treats me like gold even though im only a decent employee, and I have a real mess on my hands lol. But im leaving for Europe in the Fall so I dont even know when a good time to tell him is for my own safety and security. Don’t give more than two weeks. Two weeks is customary so you will be on good terms. No need to risk them saying “Oh yeah, well leave sooner” and you being without pay for X amount of time. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2009, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550/20 "2009-02-24T11:55:51Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Don’t give more than two weeks. Two weeks is customary so you will be on good terms. No need to risk them saying “Oh yeah, well leave sooner” and you being without pay for X amount of time. I know, thats my fear! I just feel really bad knowing that my boss treated me like gold in many ways and is going to need a lot more than 2 weeks to find and train a new person to replace me (even if his boss lets him due to our freeze). I just feel like im personally boneing him but I know thats just business 😕 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/resignation/63550.md?page=2)