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TSloui
post Mar 7 2007, 09:55 AM, updated 3y ago

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As per topic. I never write a resignation letter. Can anyone guide me please?

By the way, is it possible to fasttrack the resignation becoz I just realized my company required 3 months notice prior to resignation. I want to make it faster, is it possible? How?
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But seriously, templates for such letters r all over the internet, just need to google around a bit, that's all. Its even something simple such as:

Dear blah and blah, I wish to submit my resignation effective on the blah blah for the blah blah reasons.

3 months notice, to fast track, yes its possible, but successful or not depends on your company lar. Talk to your boss about it, giving your reasons, blah blah. If both of you can agree, then u're in luck. Also there may be a certain amount of penalty that you may have to pay back should you leave earlier than the 3 months notice time, also depending on your company.
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i think your thread should be sticky on top

Resignation Letter

(Put in Your Address Here)

29 July 2004

IT Manager
(Your Employer)


Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: NOTICE OF RESIGNATION

With reference to the above, with much regret, I would like to inform that I am tendering my resignation as a (Your Position) by giving the company's one (1) month notice as to adhere with the contract of employment with effect from. My last working day with the company will be on (Last Date of Employment).

My tenure with (Your Employer) has been a memorable experience and the knowledge and skills acquired are priceless. Therefore, I would like to extend my sincere thank for the support, guidance, and assistance given to me.

I will surrender all company belongings, keys or documents currently in my possession to you.

Lastly, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve and be part of your team and wish All the Best to the company.

Thank you.


(Your Name)

C/c Human Resource Manager
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post Mar 7 2007, 07:14 PM

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go www.google.com.my type resignation letter samples ...
u will get tons of it ... smile.gif
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post Mar 7 2007, 08:02 PM

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I think kevler had provide a good template for resignation letter. Mine also about the same as that. Mine is from the my company senior and i still keep that with me.

If you want to leave earlier, then you have to pay back your monthly salary to them.
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post Mar 7 2007, 08:25 PM

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you got to be kidding dude. What company and job you're resigning from? You can always do the Chinaman's style.
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post Mar 7 2007, 09:08 PM

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Below's the sample resignation letter I prepared some time ago *grins* tongue.gif

7 March 2007

<Manager's Name>
<Manager's Position>
<Co Name>
<Co Add 1>
<Co Add 2>
<Co Add 3>

Dear Mr/Ms <Manager's Name>

It is with somewhat of a heavy heart that I am submitting this notice but circumstances require that I resign as <Current Position> effective <Effective Date of Resignation>.

The past week has been a difficult time for me as I deliberated the direction of my career and whether it would be best served staying on at <Co Name> or moving on with another employer.

It has been my genuine pleasure to work for <Co Name> during these last <Year of Service at current company> years. My experience here has been rewarding and productive and I wish only the best for you, and for the Company.

I will be happy to help train my replacement or do anything else you feel will help make the transition smoother and will be happy to answer any questions you have.


Yours sincerely,




<YOUR NAME>
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post Mar 7 2007, 10:16 PM

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QUOTE(loui @ Mar 7 2007, 09:55 AM)
As per topic. I never write a resignation letter. Can anyone guide me please?

By the way, is it possible to fasttrack the resignation becoz I just realized my company required 3 months notice prior to resignation. I want to make it faster, is it possible? How?
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goggle is your friend even mine too ^^ u can find a lot of sample registration letter from goggle too , i bet tongue.gif good luck buddy

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post Jan 21 2008, 09:28 PM

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Generally you have to work your notice period, in which time you can hand over your duties and responsibilities to someone else. However, sometimes there will be reasons When you want to make the notice period shorter. If you want to resign early, You have to include a waiver of your notice period in your resignation letter. For example, if your contract demands a month's notice, but your new employer wants you to join straight away, you can include a paragraph stating:
I am aware that my contract demands a notice period of (x) months, but I am required to join my new employer as early as possible. If you could therefore waive my notice period, I would be happy to help hand over responsibilities to my replacement.

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post Jan 21 2008, 11:27 PM

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No need to write all the grandfather stories lah.

Just one sentence will do, and address it to your company.

"I hereby tender my resignation and advise the company that the notice period of X months as stated in my contract of employment (attached herewith) commences immediately from the date of this letter, subject to any un-utilised annual leave."
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actually can sent as an email to your manager as well .....
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QUOTE(loui @ Mar 7 2007, 09:55 AM)
By the way, is it possible to fasttrack the resignation becoz I just realized my company required 3 months notice prior to resignation. I want to make it faster, is it possible? How?
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one way would b to talk to your management...sometimes they will agree to release you early...hope u have a good relationship with them to begin with...

another option would be to get your new company to pay for the notice...or u pay back from your own pocket...

if none of the above works...u have to finish your 3 months...
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QUOTE(seantang @ Jan 21 2008, 11:27 PM)
No need to write all the grandfather stories lah.

Just one sentence will do, and address it to your company.

"I hereby tender my resignation and advise the company that the notice period of X months as stated in my contract of employment (attached herewith) commences immediately from the date of this letter, subject to any un-utilised annual leave."
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kevler's templete is a bit too long, this is the one i used, for two times.

TS, when u mention 3 months notice, its likely you will need to pay for 3 months salary if you put immediate notice. Thats why, read your offer letter carefully.
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post Jan 22 2008, 10:37 AM

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In one of my previous comp I had a word template for resignation for me and buddies, who wanna resign will look for me hehe...
the dates and all is auto update one, all they have to do is print and sign.
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QUOTE(vey99 @ Jan 22 2008, 10:37 AM)
In one of my previous comp I had a word template for resignation for me and buddies, who wanna resign will look for me hehe...
the dates and all is auto update one, all they have to do is print and sign.
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then won't your manager notice that all of your letters are the same ?
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QUOTE(DarReNz @ Jan 22 2008, 12:21 PM)
then won't your manager notice that all of your letters are the same ?
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Doesnt matter ah, the purpose is there.

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Mr. Boss
Head of IT
A Company

Hi Boss,

I want resign, notice you 1 month, start today.

Thanks
-date-
-sign-

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post Jan 22 2008, 01:10 PM

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QUOTE(DarReNz @ Jan 22 2008, 12:21 PM)
then won't your manager notice that all of your letters are the same ?
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Different departments tongue.gif tongue.gif

QUOTE(rexis @ Jan 22 2008, 12:51 PM)
Doesnt matter ah, the purpose is there.
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To be honest they never read, all they know is that the letter is for resign.

Its a sad thing to hand a letter in, cos it means loss of livelihood for you. So important to secure another assignment before you do anything rash...
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actually u can show to your boss the wanting to stay look but ......
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post Jan 22 2008, 01:28 PM

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Important is you need to state your resignation notice period effective from when & also your last day at the company. HR needs the date to calculate your salary & other benefits. Just a short & simple letter will do. Don't write your disgruntleness in the letter. Will make you look bad. Just move forward to new company.
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post Jan 22 2008, 01:35 PM

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The sad thing was, there was no official exit interview. They like, dun care also. But that is the style in the comp, u leave, they fail to persuade u to stay, they also heck care. There you go, that's what you get for staying with them for 6 years.
--- sorry rant a bit ---

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hehe just wanna to share with you guys

World's Best Resignation Letter (from ItTutor.net)

http://www.ittutor.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=34987
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hmm i was thinking if u were a pioneer they would counter or make u stay ....
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one year i send out two 2 letter, i just give away my bonus lately


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QUOTE(loui @ Mar 7 2007, 10:55 AM)
As per topic. I never write a resignation letter. Can anyone guide me please?

By the way, is it possible to fasttrack the resignation becoz I just realized my company required 3 months notice prior to resignation. I want to make it faster, is it possible? How?
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for somecompany,they may be deduct ur salary coz u are not quiting as te law ask u to.... the resignation letter it is just like writing formal letter....when u are studying in secondary.... u just modify it.. if u don understand tell me, i am happy to help u... smile.gif
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I want to give 1 month, but then I have quite a bit of unused leave so I want it to "offset" so I will leave in like 3 weeks instead ...

i.e. today is 2 May, if I put letter now by right I should only leave on 2 June right? But with some leave offsetting it should be few days earlier ... so what date should I put on my letter? 2nd June? I have no idea exactly how many days I have left due to pro-rating/etc ...
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QUOTE(deodorant @ May 2 2008, 09:39 AM)
Thread Resurrection!

I want to give 1 month, but then I have quite a bit of unused leave so I want it to "offset" so I will leave in like 3 weeks instead ...

i.e. today is 2 May, if I put letter now by right I should only leave on 2 June right? But with some leave offsetting it should be few days earlier ... so what date should I put on my letter? 2nd June? I have no idea exactly how many days I have left due to pro-rating/etc ...
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According to my pass experience:

job 1: I tender resignation, and in the one month notice, the last week I redeem all my leaves by putting a leave application form, therefore left earlier.

job 2: I tender resignation, the HR calculated all my leaves and after deduction, they inform me my last working day.

In short, its best to estimate your last day without adding in your leaves, its good to take a few days off, unless your new employer want you to start immediately.

(conclusion: you still put 2nd of June)

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I wish i can use this as my resignation letter ...

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hi there....i'm currently working in a MNC company...i have some doubts about the resignation letter.

i) who am I supposed to address in the letter since I'll be passing the letter to HR. ( is it appropriate to just put this "To Whom It May Concern")

ii) is it not neccessary to inform my manager about it since I'll be passing the letter to HR.

iii) the policy mentioned they pay the lower of actual un-used annual leave balance. What does it means?



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One question, is it possible to resign if my head of department is away?

I will tender my resignation to my HR manager but still, does it require my HOD's permission?

I'm worried because he's away and I already accepted another offer..so I need to tender my resignation ASAP...

Thanks for any info
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there's one guy said it is a notice NOT a request..

i had the similar situation as urs..
some said must email your manager about your resignation...cc HR people...is this true???
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QUOTE(jackyjin @ Jul 5 2009, 08:24 PM)
One question, is it possible to resign if my head of department is away?

I will tender my resignation to my HR manager but still, does it require my HOD's permission?

I'm worried because he's away and I already accepted another offer..so I need to tender my resignation ASAP...

Thanks for any info
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i. Yu may tender your resignation in the absence of your Head of Dept.

ii. Need not to worry. Carbon copy to him/her (your HOD) for professionalism touch.

Regards, Joey


Added on July 6, 2009, 11:33 am
QUOTE(monochrome @ Jul 4 2009, 11:33 PM)
hi there....i'm currently working in a MNC company...i have some doubts about the resignation letter.

i) who am I supposed to address in the letter since I'll be passing the letter to HR. ( is it appropriate to just put this "To Whom It May Concern")

ii) is it not neccessary to inform my manager about it since I'll be passing the letter to HR.

iii) the policy mentioned they pay the lower of actual un-used annual leave balance. What does it means?
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Yu opened a thread right? I've posted a reply in your thread. Please refer there.

Regards, Joey

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As per thread, I wonder if there is any way to write the resignation like in a way that you wanna shove it in your manager's face that you are getting a better job because he has often repress your talents but also BE NICE at the same time? hehee biggrin.gif

Yes.. I do not like my manager at all!
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Learn to let go and look forward. There's a Chinese saying that goes like this: "If you seek revenge, dig two graves."
Time to think about it, "shimmeringlilies"

Regards, Joey

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LOL.. if you are in my seat you probably take a chair and throw it at him already. Especially he conned you when you know that he is often looking at your chest(even when you are wearing a turtle neck).



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I'll leave that to your own. Even though you did ignite my imagination engines. Nevertheless, just be careful with that horny prick.

How did he con you?

Regards, Joey

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QUOTE(shimmeringlilies @ Oct 16 2009, 10:15 AM)
LOL.. if you are in my seat you probably take a chair and throw it at him already. Especially he conned you when you know that he is often looking at your chest(even when you are wearing a turtle neck).
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He may be a bad guy, do you want to follow?If not, just leave with peace & shake his hand with smile. Do things properly will not damage you neither in the long run.
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QUOTE(shimmeringlilies @ Oct 16 2009, 10:15 AM)
LOL.. if you are in my seat you probably take a chair and throw it at him already. Especially he conned you when you know that he is often looking at your chest(even when you are wearing a turtle neck).
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oh no.. pretty girl here... can i be ur fren?

act cool... just leave in good terms, no nit do anything.. why let such person ruin ur angelic heart?
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Just express your feelings...The best I have written was in the letter I mentioned the main reason I resign is the management and the attitude of this particular director, though I know they will never change, thats why I purposely written that...I thanked everyone except the one director who has problems...So, just express what you fell appropriate, this is your resignation letter, dont worry so much....
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Nah it is okay. I think I will finish up my annual leaves as of next week and come in during my day off and hand in the resignation since my contract says I only need to give 24 hours notice. Woo hoo!!
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Hi dude,

How if i resign b4 chinese new year? is that good way to do this? means resign from 1st of feb and last day will be at march.
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just one basic question, i am only expected to write the letter for the manager of my department right? i dont have to CC the CEO or HR right?
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Dear Boss,

I'm tending this letter as resignation notice, effectively from xxx date.

Your company is so great, that I feel its unworthy for me to stay here.
So its time to move my butt on.

Please kindly let me know my last working day.
Bye bye.

Your slave,
Ah Beng
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QUOTE(tonYe @ Oct 8 2010, 12:56 PM)
just one basic question, i am only expected to write the letter for the manager of my department right? i dont have to CC the CEO or HR right?
To: Human Resource Department
CC: Manager of your Department & your personal e-mail for safe keeping

In addition, make a few copies and ask for it to be stamped on the day you tender your resignation.

Regards, Joey


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see mine ok or not?

====================
my name
my address
today date


Attn.:
Mr. X
Executive Director
ABC address

Dear Mr. X:

With effective today (6th June 2011), I hereby tendering my resignation from ABC Sdn. Bhd, by giving two months notices as adhere with the employment contract, subject to any unutilized annual leave.

Kindly arrange reassignment of my duty to others.

I wish ABC continued success.

Sincerely,
_______________________
my name
my post


Cc. Mr. Y (Senior General Manager – Technology & Consultant)
Cc. Ms. Z (Senior Human Resources Executive)

====================

p/s: i'm reporting directly to ED, Mr. X.
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i think this thread should be sticky on top

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There are templates on the Internet.

Go Google for it.

It's possible to resign before you serve your 3 months notice.

I believe you or your new company must pay 3 months salary in lieu of the 3 months notice.

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QUOTE(loui @ Mar 7 2007, 09:55 AM)
As per topic. I never write a resignation letter. Can anyone guide me please?

By the way, is it possible to fasttrack the resignation becoz I just realized my company required 3 months notice prior to resignation. I want to make it faster, is it possible? How?
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Wondering how old you are now from yout first resign letter lol.gif lol.gif
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QUOTE(kesvani @ Mar 17 2023, 10:20 PM)
Wondering how old you are now from yout first resign letter :lol2:  :lol2:
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40 now

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QUOTE(loui @ Mar 18 2023, 08:17 AM)
40 now

Already at my 4th job
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