Sample of resignation letter with reason (5)
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In this guide, we will see some samples of resignation letters with reason and a few tips to consider when writing your letter.
Sample of resignation letter with reason
A sample of resignation letter with reason is useful if you need to quit your job due to family issues, marriage, health issues, business reasons, etc.
If you have already had a conversation with your general manager or line manager about your intention to leave your current position.
Moreover, you may wish to leave by maintaining a positive relationship with your current employer as well as securing a good reference letter for future job options.
Subsequently, before you write your resignation letter think about the information you would like to disclose to your employer as of the reason why you are quitting and inform yourself about the notice period you are required to give your company.
Most employers have a standard two weeks’ notice, but this may vary from one employer to the other (i.e. 1-month notice).
Finally, consider being brief and straight to the point, as well as professional and polite.
Consider following this format when writing your letter:
- Clearly state your intention to leave.
- Include your last day of employment considering the notice period
- Thank your employer for the opportunity. You could also include some highlights or skills you have developed while working for them.
- When possible, offer assistance with the transition period.
- Closing and signature.
Sample of resignation letter with reason 1 (New Job)
Example from thebalancecareers.com:
“Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
The purpose of this letter is to announce my resignation from Company Name, effective two weeks from this date.
This was not an easy decision to make, on my part. The past 10 years have been very rewarding. I’ve enjoyed working for you, observing how our production operations have expanded, and managing a very successful team dedicated to a quality manufactured product delivered on time.
I have accepted a position as VP, Manufacturing for Land Lubber Industries in Watertown, West Virginia. This opportunity gives me the chance to grow professionally and will allow us to relocate just a few miles from our families.
I wish you and the company all the best. I do hope our paths cross again in the future.
Sincerely,
Your Signature (hard copy letter)
Your Typed Name”
Sample of resignation letter with reason 2
Example from thebalancecareers.com:
“Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date
Dr. John Smith
Reference Coordinator
County Library System
101 Main Street
Small Town, State Zip Code
Dear John,
I would like to inform you that I am resigning from my position as Reference Librarian II for the County Library System. My last day with the library will be Saturday, June 30th.
Thank you for the professional and personal development you have assisted me with over the last five years. I consider just about everyone I have met here to be friends of mine now, and I will miss you all.
However, between my teaching load and writing work, my career has taken a different direction and I feel it is time to move on to new opportunities and challenges.
Please let me know if I can help in any way to assist you in hiring and/or training my replacement before my departure.
Please keep in touch. I can be reached via email at yourname@email.com.
Sincerely,
Firstname Lastname”
Sample of resignation letter with reason 3
Example from thebalancecareers.com:
“Jennifer Lau
123 Main Street
Anytown, CA 12345
555-555-5555
jennifer.lau@email.com
August 1, 2018
Roger Lee
Sales Director
Atlantic Co.
123 Business Rd.
Business City, NY 54321
Dear Mr. Lee:
I am writing to inform you that I will be leaving Atlantic Co. in one month. Although I have so enjoyed working with you and working for the company, personal reasons necessitate that I vacate my position and focus on improving my situation at home.
My final day will be July 1st. Despite having to leave, I deeply appreciate the opportunities you’ve provided me with during my time as an Online Sales Manager. I am very grateful for all of your assistance along the way.
I will do whatever necessary to ensure a smooth transition after I move on. I have several team members in mind who I believe would be strong candidates for promotion to my position, or I would be happy to assist with the process of finding an external replacement. Please do not hesitate to be in touch about what I can do to help.
Once again, thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of Atlantic Co. I do hope that we can stay in touch as business colleagues, and I look forward to working with you again in the future should the opportunity present itself. Many thanks for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Lau (signature hard copy letter)
Jennifer Lau (typed name)”
Sample of resignation letter with reason 4
Example from livecareer.co.uk:
“MRS. JANELLE PETERSON
100 Broadway Lane, London, UK NW80QE | | M: |
September 15, 2014
Ms. Sandra Cohen HR Manager
London Veterinary Clinic
105 Main Street
London UK NW80QE
Dear Ms. Cohen
Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from my position as a Veterinary Technician with London Veterinary Clinic. I will be leaving my position due to personal reasons and my last day of work will be in two weeks September 29, 2014. While I do regret any inconvenience my resignation will cause for you and my co-workers these personal reasons are beyond my control and must be attended to immediately. I will do all I can to ensure that my leaving is as smooth a transition as possible.
Over the next two weeks, I will work to ensure that all of my paperwork and duties are made to be current. I’m happy to assist in the training of my replacement if that is possible within this two weeks’ time frame. Please feel free to contact me by phone at (123) 456-7890 or by email at Janelle@Peterson.com should you have any questions. I will do my best to help you.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here at London Veterinary Clinic and I will remember the patients and colleagues fondly. I wish you all well and thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely
Janelle Peterson
Veterinary Technician
London Veterinary Clinic”
Sample of resignation letter with reason 5
Example from indeed.com:
“Jennifer Chow
553 Macadamia Lane
Madeira, CA 16385
567-459-1627
jennifer.chow@skymail.com
August 15, 2019
Luis Rodriguez, Director of Sales
Atlantis Solutions, LLC.
90876 Business Loop Highway
Madeira, CA 16386
Dear Mr. Rodriguez:
I am writing to inform you that I am leaving Atlantis Solutions 28 days from the date of this
letter. While I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working on your team, several pressing personal
issues demand that I resign my position to focus on said issues. My final day will be
September 12, 2019.
I am very grateful for all the opportunities I’ve been given along the way. Please allow me
to do whatever is necessary to ensure a smooth transition after I move on. There are
several team members who I believe would be strong candidates for my position, or I
would be happy to help by contributing to finding an external replacement.
Once again, I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to be a part of Atlantis Solutions. I hope that we can stay in touch, and I wish all the best for you and Atlantis in the future.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Chow (signature, hard copy letter)
Jennifer Chow (typed name)”
Other sample resignation letters
Below are some of the other resignation letters we curated.
If you are looking for a job, you should also ideally start your job research on job websites such as Indeed.
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References
Doyle, A. (2019) Resignation Letters for Personal Reasons. Retrieved from thebalancecareers.com.
Doyle, A. (2020) Sample Resignation Letter With a Reason for Leaving. Retrieved from thebalancecareers.com.
Livecareer.co.uk: “Resignation Letter Example Due to Personal Reasons”
Indeed.com: “Top Resignation Letter Samples for Personal Reasons”
