subject: Resignation Letter - Don't Include These Details [print this page] Resignation is not easyResignation is not easy. Whatever the reason, it only denotes one thing-leaving one company, and hopefully moving into another with better opportunity. Your co-workers will be left behind. Colleagues whom you've come to know and may be shared your dreams.
Usually, there are only two reasons in resigning from the company. You are either moving in to a greener pasture, or you just simply can not deal with your current environment anymore. Which ever it is, you will have to write your letter of resignation.
Accepting a job from another company is an idyllic basis for resignation. However, if you are on a different situation; wherein you can not continue working on your current company, then that is a pity. You may be pissed off at your co-worker for sabotaging your work or fuming at your boss for not giving you an opportunity to prove your worth. No matter how mad you are, you must remain professional. Show some patience.
Now let us see how you can write that resignation letter without appearing ungrateful.
Do not shift the blame to your co-employees. Take responsibility if ever you have done something wrong. Your resigning to the company is your own decision.
Do not express bitterness or envy to your co-employees. It can be taken negatively on you. It may appear that you are just concealing your attitude all along. You are not able to go along comfortably with your co-workers.
Do not be rude and aggressive on your letter. It is a written formal document that can and may be used against you. So refrain from doing so.
No hateful, offensive and threatening languages. Do not put anything in writing that can be used against you. It will not help in any way. Who knows it may become damaging to you, to say the least.
Do not use your resignation letter as an instrument for asking a wage increase. It is unprofessional. And if ever you are given a salary increase; does it answer you concerns? Is it the end all and be all behind you resignation?
Do not use your resignation letter as an avenue for seeking salary augmentation. It is a shame. It does not reflect well on you upon hearing that you turn your back on resignation because you were offered a higher salary. You may find people talking behind your back. Before you know it, you're already a subject of mockery for using dirty tactic.
Do not criticize your company. Whatever your reasons are, it is undeniable that your company made you as to who and what you are today. Besides, you'll never know when your target company will check on your background in the future.
Do not show off your qualification. It is not a job-hunting-document but an exit letter. Reserve your list of qualification for your future employer.
Do not in any way, include this blunder. "In the future, please let me know if any vacancy on my field becomes available." You are resigning because you are no longer interested or happy with the company. So why would you do that? By all means, go somewhere else!
Now, you know the things to leave out of your resignation letter. Always remember to remain positive even your reasons for leaving are negative. Make your way out of that door with dignity. Leave a lasting impression of professionalism to the very end. Your character will speak for your self.
