Resignation

Calling my boss to tender my resignation actually wasn’t that hard.

One could compare it to looking at a mountain and thinking it’s going to be a huge task, until you climb it in half an hour and realise it was easy afterall.

I made the call, and my boss was surprised. I told him why – slightly sugarcoated, but still essentially the truth. Challenge, Opportunity, and Cashola. (Not necessarily in that order.)

I also told him i’d been approached, which isn’t exactly a lie – they did approach me for a position which was different than the one I applied for..

He asked if i’d stay, if he could match the wage they were offering. Knowing how it works around here, I knew they’d never match what i’d been offered. So I told him the magic numbers, and after a sudden pause, he said no more about it. Sad, but true.

Another guy in Sydney resigned today, too. And he was a real gun. That’s gonna hurt – glad I won’t be around to feel the shockwaves.

I wonder when they’ll realise that higher wages will stem the tide that has been long enveloping this place.

They can give us all the fruit and coffee and token benefits they want, but at the end of the day, we all want more money. In our pockets. Fuck loyalty, almost 8 years in this place. Show me some loyalty.

And if you’re looking for a simple resignation letter template, try this one. It’s what I used:

Dear MANAGER-NAME,

Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation from COMPANY-NAME, effective DAY MONTH YEAR.
My intention is to provide you with ample time to find a qualified professional to take over my position.

My time here at COMPANY-NAME has been some of the most rewarding and memorable years of my professional life.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunities that I have been given to contribute to the company’s success, while growing professionally and personally.

Sincerely,
SIGNATURE
NAME

No need to lie and say you’re leaving for blah-blah reason when really your boss is crap, or the pay sucks. Just don’t put anything. You don’t need to give a reason. (That way if you ever want to come back *snort* you haven’t burnt your bridges. Keep that in mind at the exit interview too.)

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15.Jul.08 Work Comments (0)