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Yes, I try to keep it professional, you never know when you will need a reference. Also my dad always told you never who might be your boss someday. You could end up at company down the road under someone who you offered in a rude resignation letter. There really is no up side to being unprofessional in a registration letter. Just leave honest feedback on the company’s Glassdoor page, it is anonymous and you can detail the issues you have with the company.
My motto is to never burn a professional bridge. It serves no purpose whatsoever and can come back and bite you in the butt years down the line. I just convey my departure, say it's time to move on and then do so. Once it's in writing, it's there, forever. And forever is a long time for something that makes you look a certain way.
Chief
Yes. Don’t burn the bridge bc you never know who can help you in the future. Resignation letters can be pretty basic:
Dear Manager,
I am writing to inform you that I have accepted an external offer and am tendering my resignation. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work at X company and under your guidance. I’ve learned valuable lessons and skills over the last few years and know I will take these lessons with me the rest of my career. My proposed last day is X but I am open to discussing something that is mutually agreeable.
I wish you and the company the best,
Jane Doe
Chief
Are the lessons/skills around how to operate in a toxic environment? Yes. Does your manager need to know? No.
If you have a good relationship with your boss, maybe you can say something. When I left my first job, I was very transparent with my manager that it was over pay and had nothing to do with him or the job. My peers all got raises / promotions after three people in a month left over pay. I still have a good relationship with that group and have referred multiple people to work there. But that might be rare - my boss was a great guy and I’m actually friends with my backfill now.
I do. I don't want to burn the bridge because I never know when I may need something from them again. It's just not worth the trouble, you know?
Always remain professional.
Yes. I prefer keeping it simple too. Why spend more energy.
Love this mentality
Absolutely. You never know when your path will cross in the future. It’s a small world after all, you don’t want to burn your bridges