Writing Your Resignation Letter If You’re Leaving on Bad Terms

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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.

Here are some examples of how your resignation letter might be worded.

Allison & Taylor can also provide assistance in crafting an appropriate resignation letter.

Example #1: Resignation due to bullying, harassment, age discrimination or sexual overtones

Al Taylor
CEO
Allison Taylor, Inc.
123 Waterfront Drive
249-000-0000
July 17, 2016

Dear Mr. Taylor,

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 AllisonTaylor.com 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 my attorney and I 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 August 1, 2016

Most Sincerely,

Javier

Javier Smith
123 Mockingbird Lane
Rochester, Michigan 48307
JSmith@ymail.com
248-000-0000

CC: Director HR

 

Example #2: Resignation due to Philosophical Differences

Alexandra Smith
CFO
Allison Taylor, Inc.
123 Waterfront Drive
249-000-0000
May 28 2016

Dear Ms. Smith,

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 best practices and goals for the company’s Global project.

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, Inc. will be September 1, 2016.  I would appreciate meeting with you in the next week or so to discuss the transition of my duties to a successor.

Most Sincerely,

Javier

Javier Smith
123 Mockingbird Lane
Rochester, Michigan 48307
JSmith@ymail.com
248-000-0000