How to write letter of notice?

py2006

Hi guys,

I need to get out of my job as soon as possible as I am being treated really badly by a total irrational boss.

I was tempted to just walk out today but my father always said "never leave a job on a bad note". So I am seriously considering handing in my notice in the next few days. Another thing my father says is "never leave a job when you have nothing lined up" but I think for my own sanity I need to get out.

I have never written a letter of notice before and I need some advice on a short simple one thats is courteous and professional.

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Wishbone Ash

You might get some help in http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=92678

Irish Wolf

Not knowing what the structure of the company you're working for is like - but if you're given the oppurtunity of an exit interview with someone from HR, make sure you let them know the reason for you leaving, as I'm sure you're probably not the only one who thinks your boss is "irrational".

mikemac

To HR/General Management

This is confirmation my one month/week written notice.
I finish on week ending <insert date>

Yours sincerally
<Type and sign name>



Seriously, that's the format I've always used and I've heard no complaints. You don't need a long winded letter about your experiences and what you've learned, your great collegues,blah, blah.

py2006

Irish Wolf wrote:

Not knowing what the structure of the company you're working for is like - but if you're given the oppurtunity of an exit interview with someone from HR, make sure you let them know the reason for you leaving, as I'm sure you're probably not the only one who thinks your boss is "irrational".

HR?? Are you kidding! The place is a joke. There is no formal business structure at all. Its a very small company run by a irrational and mentally unstable woman who is accusing me of all sorts from not doing my job to even violent behaviour today!!! Its totally crazy!

py2006

In terms of notice I am not sure how long to give. You see I was on a permanent contract which stated one months notice but I requested to be changed to temporary as my pay would have been more (long story). However, I actually haven't received a new contract stating this so I am not sure about the notice. I am still paid monthly so perhaps it is a month.

I am so tempted to not bother with the notice and just walk out. I am only there since January and with my hand on my heart I cant trust this person to write a positive reference. Even though I have done nothing to warrant a negative one.

Wishbone Ash

micmclo wrote:

Yours sincerally

.....Seriously, that's the format I've always used

:eek:

Gran Hermano

Dear John:

Please take note of the fact that I am hereby tendering my resignation from Ooops. Company Name, effective, September 1, 2000. While I have a high degree of personal respect for you and the opportunities you have offered me, I am no longer comfortable working for a technology organization largely populated by politocrats, vengeful rivalries, and fiefdoms reminiscent of imperial Chinese literature. In fact, I dare say that I would rather be tied in a leather bag with ravenous, rabid ocelots than remain at this company any longer than the next two weeks.

It was my sincere hope that the reptilian extraterrestrial tyrants who clandestinely own and operate the Technology Group would reveal themselves during my tenure here, but it appears they are far cannier then I ever gave them credit for. Hopefully, their insidious plot to befoul the American financial industry with foolish and ill-advised technology policies will eventually be revealed, but until then it seems their plans may march on uncontested. I give you due credit, for choosing to remain here to fight this hideous alien menace from within. God's speed, and may the Force be with you.

Sincerely,

Senior Specialist

Plenty more templates here

mikemac

Ah, but that's what spellcheck is for Wishbone.
Always wondered why there is no spellcheck on boards.

/strolls over to feedback forum

Edit: I seem to remember some guy in Dublin, possibly KPMG who wrote a realy harsh letter and emailed it around the company to hundreds of people.People are still talking about it years later. I'll see can I find a copy OP

py2006

Are there any legal implications to saying on my notice "with immediate effect" even though the months notice is required?

I honestly don't think I could work there a minute longer because of the way I am being treated and spoken to.

TheBeach

If you have a contract that should state on it how much notice you have to give, otherwise it's probably at your discretion.

Try and do the month and leave on a good note, even though it might mean having to be nice to people you hate. I've done this recently, handing in my months notice, went around nice as pie 'anybody want a cup of tea etc' (believe me, it is possible) for a month. At the end of the month you know you're leaving with a decent reference and it'll look better on your cv too. Use your month to look for other jobs. I certainly had one by the time I finished, told them I couldn't start for a couple of weeks too so that I could have some time of and get my head together. Good luck, life's too short to be stuck in a rotten job with rotten people.

py2006

TheBeach wrote:

If you have a contract that should state on it how much notice you have to give, otherwise it's probably at your discretion.

Try and do the month and leave on a good note, even though it might mean having to be nice to people you hate. I've done this recently, handing in my months notice, went around nice as pie 'anybody want a cup of tea etc' (believe me, it is possible) for a month. At the end of the month you know you're leaving with a decent reference and it'll look better on your cv too. Use your month to look for other jobs. I certainly had one by the time I finished, told them I couldn't start for a couple of weeks too so that I could have some time of and get my head together. Good luck, life's too short to be stuck in a rotten job with rotten people.

Thanks for that. However, accusations and negative comments were made to other members of staff about me today. (She spoke directly to my work colleague who knows exactly what she is like). I could not work a full day tommorrow after this. I wouldn't be surprised if she tried to fire me to be honest so I want to get there before her. Here is my draft letter:

After your comments and accusations about me to my colleagues yesterday you leave me with no alternative but to tender my resignation.

This letter is formal notification that I will be leaving my position with ******** with immediate effect today, Thursday July 12th 2007.

Please be advised that I fully expect to be paid in full up to and including 5pm on Wednesday 11th July 2007. I trust in your professionalism to respect this.

Thank you for the opportunities you have provided me during my time with the ******.

Yours Sincerely,

syklops

I resigned yesterday. Here is what i said:

To whom it may concern,

I hereby resign my position as <title>. While I have enjoyed my time here I feel it time for me to move on. I will work out my 4 weeks of notice as stated in my contract, but may require to take my remaining holidays if I need to start my next job earlier than that.

Yours sincerely,

Blah.

Once you resign you will notice the sudden release of stress and tension. Your boss may also be less terse towards you, as she will know there is no point flogging the dead horse anymore. I do not have another job to go to yet, but I am not too worried another one will appear soon. If anyone knows of somewhere looking for a junior systems admin(preferably working with linux/Unix), or some kind of computer jack of all trades, please let me know.

py2006

syklops wrote:

I resigned yesterday. Here is what i said:

To whom it may concern,

I hereby resign my position as <title>. While I have enjoyed my time here I feel it time for me to move on. I will work out my 4 weeks of notice as stated in my contract, but may require to take my remaining holidays if I need to start my next job earlier than that.

Yours sincerely,

Blah.

Once you resign you will notice the sudden release of stress and tension. Your boss may also be less terse towards you, as she will know there is no point flogging the dead horse anymore. I do not have another job to go to yet, but I am not too worried another one will appear soon. If anyone knows of somewhere looking for a junior systems admin(preferably working with linux/Unix), or some kind of computer jack of all trades, please let me know.

Well I arrived at work this morning all set to go ballistic and hand in my notice and the boss wasn't in. An hour later she came in and was all nice as if nothing ever happened! Don't know what to do now! She will be away after today for a week!

DarkJager

No point in holding it off Py2006, you are obviously unhappy there so don't let smiles fool you. Go and hand it in...

Spud83

I have never used a letter of resignation to leave a job. Would it not be best to first talk to your boss explain to her that you will be leaving on whatever day therefore I am giving you X days/weeks notice. At the end of the conversation say I will provide you with written confirmation of my notice by the end of business today.

I always imagine employers getting these letters out of nowhere and thinking that the employee is a coward who wouldn't even say it to them first. My opinion that’s all.

py2006

Well I did it! And to my surprise my work colleague did the same! Haha

I was tempted to alter the "Yours Sincerely" to "Yippee Kay Ya Mother F$*#@r!" but I chickened out!

Spud83

py2006 wrote:

Well I did it! And to my surprise my work colleague did the same! Haha

I was tempted to alter the "Yours Sincerely" to "Yippee Kay Ya Mother F$*#@r!" but I chickened out!

That would have been awesome, now spend your notice looking busy while constantly being on boards all day.

py2006

alanmurphy83 wrote:

That would have been awesome, now spend your notice looking busy while constantly being on boards all day.

Hmm sounds like a plan!

may426

Yeah, well, your father may actually be right, py. One should never leave a job without a letter of reference/recommendation, without handing in the notice, without having stood for those 15 days or, without handing in a resignation letter. Any future employer will connect to this current one, whether you like it or not so you better leave, but leave in good terms

faceman

may426 wrote: »

Yeah, well, your father may actually be right, py. One should never leave a job without a letter of reference/recommendation, without handing in the notice, without having stood for those 15 days or, without handing in a resignation letter. Any future employer will connect to this current one, whether you like it or not so you better leave, but leave in good terms

to add to this, when you are being interviewed for your next job and they asked why you left, dont slate the company as it wont reflect well on you.

also avoid job hopping - staying in jobs for months then leaving. it doesnt look well. Ive turn a lot of hiring over the years and no matter how much experience or skill a candidate claims to have, if they job hop it shows they dont offer much loyalty so it weakens their chance of being hired.

best of luck with the job hunting

stephanie28

py2006 wrote: »

I am so tempted to not bother with the notice and just walk out. I am only there since January and with my hand on my heart I cant trust this person to write a positive reference. Even though I have done nothing to warrant a negative one.

Oh my....you are mad....it's clear to me that you don't want a reference coming from this person. But do you realize that your future employers would want to contact this company to ask about you? Besides, you might need a letter of recommendation from someone inside. You must have a person whom you got along well with.
The only way you could leave without a notice is either risking a bad bad reference or filling for sick days immediately. The normal notice is of two weeks.