Resignation letter due to toxic coworker (5 samples)
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This blog post will show you samples of “resignation letters due to toxic coworker.”
Writing a “resignation letter due to toxic coworker.”
When writing a “resignation letter due to toxic coworker,” these are some of the things that you need to keep in mind.
- The first step is to tell your employer about leaving your job and the final work date. Keep it short as the essential part of the letter is the Last Date of your work.
- Indicate the reason you are leaving your job. It would be best to be polite as you will leave a positive impression on your employer. Maintain your composure when drafting the letter.
- Finally, thank your employer for the position and the opportunities you have enjoyed during your work period.
- Ensure you proofread your letter before sending it to your employer. You can send the letter to your family and friend to check for grammatical errors.
Sample 1:
“John Smith
john@smith.com
888-888-8888
123 Road, St., New York NY 11121
June 1st, 2019
Company Inc.
Sarah Doe
sarah@company.com
Senior Management
123 Business Road, New York NY 11121
Dear Mr. Smith —
This is my notice to resign from my position as Product Designer from Company Inc effective October 1st, 2020. I am providing no notice of my resignation and no transition period to my resignation as I have experienced frequent harassment from a coworker in the workplace. While I have not yet spoken with an attorney that practices state employment law, I plan on doing so.
The harassment has come in the form of constant sexual comments and uncomfortable mentions of my physical appearance. The initial claims were made to Human Resources, and attempts were made to handle the situation but have failed. I’m unable to produce results with this working condition. And I would constitute this a hostile environment that I must depart from.
Please consider this my formal resignation letter and notice, effective immediately.
Sincerely,
John”
Sample 2:
“[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-
Dear [Recipients Name],
It is with deep regret that I am submitting to you my resignation from my duties as the assistant project manager of the marketing division.
As you may know, there has been quite a lot of fights between one of my colleagues who is also an assistant manager such as myself and me. As we have the same duties to fulfill, we have found ourselves to be constantly butting heads with one another which has resulted in quite a few times to a project turning out to be not the best it could be. I believe that it is a clash of our beliefs that has caused this problem for our supervisor and us as well. I would like to take the initiative and resign to facilitate a better working environment for everyone involved. I have also just gotten an offer to resume my studies, and I am seriously considering that idea as well. I feel that now is the best time to push through with this resignation that I have been thinking of for quite some time now.
Please know that I have been happy with my stay here at Red Industries, and I have greatly appreciated everything I have learned here. As a repayment of sorts, I would like to help out in training my replacement so that the transition would be easier.
Sincerely,
[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-
[Enclosures: number] – Optional –
cc: [Name of copy recipient] – Optional -”
Sample 3:
“Jane E. Smith
Manager, HR
Company Name
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Ms. Smith,
This letter is to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Sales Lead at Company Name. As you are aware, there has been conflict between myself and my immediate supervisor, and this difficulty has yet to be resolved. Because of the continuing distress the continued conflict has caused me and the effect it has had on my work, I have elected to resign from my position effective one week from today, Friday, September 26, 2014. Please accept this correspondence as my formal one week’s resignation notice.
While I regret the circumstances under which I am leaving, I will work in the next week to ensure that my duties are completed and that no unfinished projects remain. I am willing to assist in making my departure as smooth as possible by helping to train my replacement if need be. Should you have any questions, you may reach me at 000-000-0000 or by email at email@email.com. I will get back to you promptly.
I appreciate your cooperation and assistance in this matter, and I wish the staff at Company Name much future success. Thank you for your time and understanding during this conflict.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Lloyd
Sales Lead”
Sample 4:
“Dear Mr. Coursey,
I am sending this letter to inform you of my immediate resignation from my position as project manager at ABC Company. Unfortunately, this resignation is due to toxic coworkers who have been harassing me since the recent promotion I received. The rest of the employees have behaved increasingly hostile to me since I was promoted over them and I can no longer keep coming into the office under these conditions. I will not be coming back into work so please accept this letter as my official notice of resignation from ABC Company.
I apologize for any inconvenience that my resignation may cause to ABC Company. It is my hope that by bringing this situation to your attention, some type of action can be taken to prevent this from happening to the next person who steps into my position. If you would like to discuss this with me further, please contact me at (555)-555-5555 or [email]
Although I am very upset at the situation that has necessitated my resignation, I am glad for the business experience I have earned by working at ABC Company up until now and know that it will serve me well in my next job. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Yours sincerely,
Sophie Vanderbilt”
Sample 5:
“Dear Ms. Cordoba,
Please accept this notice of my resignation from the position of sales representative at SalidaCorp. My last day with the company will be September 4th, 2019, in order to give our team time to transition.
While I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the SalidaCorp sales team, I have come to the conclusion that I do not share the same work style and long-term goals as other members of the team. I now think that it will be beneficial for me to find a position that better suits my methods and pace. I would like to thank you and the team for training me and for helping me through my first couple of months. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if there is anything that I can do to make the transition period less challenging for you all. Thank you again.
Regards,
Jacques Daniels”
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I write a resignation letter due to unfair treatment?
How to write a resignation letter due to unfair treatment
- Speak to the human resources department.
- Have a meeting with your manager.
- Decide to write your resignation letter.
- Use a neutral and civil tone.
- Include your last working day.
- Mention the positives.
When should you offer your resignation notice?
A 2-month notice gives your employer time to find your replacement so your position may not remain vacant when you leave the company.
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Citations
https://www.algrim.co/1864-resignation-letter-due-to-hostile-work-environment
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/unsatisfactory-working-conditions-resignation-2071805
