Resignation Letters and Advice on How to Resign

It isn't easy to resign. Even if you hate your job, hate your boss and can't wait to start that new job, or you if are about to be fired, it can be difficult to resign tactfully. First of all, be sure that you really do want to quit. Then, handle your resignation as carefully as you would handle any other business endeavor.

When you resign from your job, it's important to resign gracefully and professionally. Give adequate notice to your employer, write a formal resignation letter, and be prepared to move on prior to submitting your resignation.

Thinking about quitting your job? Here are tips for quitting your job, including advice on deciding to quit, how to resign with class, how to quit over the phone or by email, how to write a resignation letter, what to do if you are asked to quit your job, and more tips on quitting your job.

Used most effectively, a resignation letter can help you maintain positive relationship with your old employer, so it makes sense to take the time to write a polished and professional resignation letter. Use our sample to make sure you resign with tact.

Review the top reasons to quit your job and add your advice on the best reasons for quitting a job to the list.

When you are having issues at work and the situation can't be resolved, you may be be forced to resign as an alternative to being fired. What can you do if you are forced to resign? Is it better to resign or should you hold out and wait to be fired?

Quitting a job over the phone isn't the most polite way to quit. However, if you are unable to resign in person, quitting over the phone or via email is alternative. Here's how to quit a job over the phone.

Did you resign from your job or are you thinking about resigning? Not sure how to answer the interview question "Why did you resign?" or Why are your resigning your job?" These suggested interview answers with help you prepare to questions about resigning from your previous job.

Before you quit your job, review these tips and suggestions to make sure that you're ready to leave, before you turn in your resignation.

When you resign from a job, it's important to check on compensation due, your last paycheck, benefits, pension plans, and possible references. If you have resigned and haven't been informed about benefits, contact the Human Resources department at your former employer or your manager to request information on the status of your benefits.

You've lost your job or you have found a new one and you're moving on. As you depart, it's important to take the time to say farewell to your co-workers.

You have found a new job and you're ready to give two-weeks notice to your current employer. What's the best way to say good-bye? The first step is to let your boss know that you're resigning. Next, you will want to say farewell to your co-workers.

There are right ways and wrong ways to resign, from yelling "I quit!" and walking out the door to giving two weeks notice and offering to help with the transition. Share your best and worst resignation stories.

Sample farewell letter to send to co-workers.