{"id":31665,"date":"2022-03-30T09:22:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T01:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/resignation-letter\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T14:07:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T06:07:44","slug":"resignation-letter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-au\/resignation-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"Resignation Letter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel like you&#8217;re in need of a resignation letter, you may be asking yourself certain questions. Whether you\u2019ve had it with your boss, you\u2019re burnt out, or you just need to move on for personal reasons, resigning from your job can be a cathartic or stressful experience.\u00a0 There are a ton of examples of good resignation letters.\u00a0 But always remember the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Be formal and polite about your departure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t use this as an opportunity to criticize your employer, your boss, or your co-workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it simple and fact-based<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of all, don\u2019t complain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points_to_Include_in_a_Resignation_Letter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Points to Include in a Resignation Letter<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>State your intent to resign<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Importantly, make sure you have everything lined up before you submit this letter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Provide a last day of employment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 Essentially, allow adequate time for a transition and to allow your employer to train a replacement. Notably, this allows both parties to deal with this transition amicably and with respect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Reason for resignation (optional). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel free to provide reasons for your resignation.\u00a0 Typically, these may include a move to a different location; a better opportunity; or for private personal reasons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Contact information (optional). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, tying up loose ends will make a better long-term impression on employers. Subsequently, offering your contact information can help ease the transition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_up_on_the_Resignation_Letter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summing up on the Resignation Letter<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, a formal resignation letter is a key first step to your departure from your current company. However, you\u2019ll also need to work out how this message is communicated to the rest of your team and the company.\u00a0 Importantly, work with your manager and your human resource representative to coordinate that for a smooth transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_give_the_letter_to_your_employer\"><\/span>When to give the letter to your employer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">It is a good courtesy to send in the letter well in advance of your departure. Additionally, check your contract and see the minimum handover requirement. In most cases it is usually 2 weeks in advance.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">If you are planning on letting your boss know in person, have a printed copy ready with you to put on record.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Might_Also_Like\"><\/span>You Might Also Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Along with this document, make sure you see these other templates in our library:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-au\/shareholders-agreement\/\">Shareholder Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-au\/resignation-letter-detailed\/\">Resignation Letter (Detailed)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-au\/option-agreement\/\">Employee Option Repurchase Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/share-appreciation-rights-plan\/#:~:text=A%20Share%20Appreciation%20Rights%20Plan%20(SARP)%2C%20also%20known%20as,the%20grant%20and%20exercise%20dates.\">Share Appreciation Rights Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-au\/share-option-plan\/#:~:text=Under%20a%20Share%20Option%20Plan,under%20a%20Share%20Vesting%20Agreement.\">Share Option Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you feel like you&#8217;re in need of a resignation letter, you may be asking yourself certain questions. 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