How to write a resignation email? Can it be short or does it have to be long?

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Short and sweet - google it!

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Facts only.
Decided to resign effective ——— and my last working day will be ————

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It’s the correct answer if you’re writing to or for HR. An email should be a formality, not your primary/sole way of resigning - that should be a conversation.

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Make it a sh*t sandwich. The bad thing packaged between two good things.

Not sh*t: I’ve really enjoyed working with you, learning from you, and have felt my experience here is invaluable.

Sh*t: It’s come time for me to move on, though. I’ve identified an opportunity that, to me, represents the next steps in my career trajectory.

Not sh*t: As my last day will be X, I’m here to help transition any work in progress and put any final touches on my assignments.

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A short, warm note should complement a graceful exit - congrats!

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Just say that you are resigning, and ask for next steps. Don't explain reasons for your decision.

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Short, stick to the facts.

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Depends to whom. To HR, short and sweet. To your partner/colleagues, it should be a bit longer and more meaningful.

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You resign verbally to your boss; the email is just formal documentation for HR purposes. Keep it short.

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If you have a good and long working relationship with your partners/managers then it’s best to break the news on a call and then drop an official email.

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Does the last working day need to be a working day or can it be a Sunday?

^^ All bow to the all-knowing SC2 over here!

Yeah. Definitely resign via call or video with your boss. Only do emails for HR/official purposes when needed.

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