Sample resignation letter with reason

In this brief blog post, we will provide examples of a resignation letter with reason.

Resignation letter with reason

A resignation letter with reason refers to the type of letter that indicates you are not happy with your job or there were certain situations in your workplace that made you decide to resign.

For instance, it could be due to a supervisor/boss or a superior that you did not have empathy or good communication or simply because you expected more from the job.

In addition, this letter could refer to personal reasons such as being ill or having a relative that is ill.

Also, it could be related to being dissatisfied with how things are being run at your workplace or certain changes they have made to your salary, bonus structure, among others.

Sample 1 resignation letter with reason

“Sub: Resignation

Dear Mr./Mrs. {Recipient’s Name},

I am writing this letter to resign from my position of {Your Position}. I sincerely regret the fact that I have to leave {Your Company}. However, due to the recent changes made in the company pertaining to {Write a change here, for example the introduction of a policy which outlines the deduction of 5% from an employee’s salary due to late coming}. Hence, I believe it is in my best interest to do so.

While I appreciate this initiative, which will surely ensure punctuality in the workplace, it would have been better had the total working hours and productivity of each employee being taken into account first. I always stayed back beyond my office hours, in order to ensure that my tasks for the day were complete. As a result, almost daily I clocked more than 8:30 hours.

For me functioning under this new policy has become difficult and hence I believe it is better for me to leave. I will miss being associated with {Your Company}. Working for {Your Company}, under {your manager/boss’s name} guidance has enlightened me in every aspect and has also given me the insights and hands on experience on how business in this industry operates. I learned from Mr. Shrirang {HR head} how to communicate with the union leaders and manage their demands. My colleagues and team members were very supportive and we developed a feeling of camaraderie. Thank you for making my tenure here an unforgettable one.

I will ensure that all the tasks currently assigned to me such as the {list your tasks, reports, projects: e.g., Safety inspection for Chakan Plant for this month}, before my official departure. I would also like to help in the transition of my duties so that my department will not face any inconvenience. Please do not hesitate to tell me anything I can help with.

Kindly accept this letter as my official notice of resignation. It has been a pleasure working with {Your Company}. Wishing everyone success in their future endeavours.

Sincerely,

{Your Name}”

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Sample 2 resignation letter with reason

If you do not want or do not feel comfortable being specific as the previous example is, you can explain you are resigning due to “personal issues” such as in the following example:

“Sub: Resignation

Dear Mr./Mrs. {Recipient’s Name},

I regretfully inform you that I will be resigning from the position of {Your position} from {Your Company}. Although working with {Your Company} has been a pleasure, due to certain unavoidable personal reasons my presence is required elsewhere. I apologize for this decision to be abrupt and do hope that my leaving will not cause you or {Your Company} any inconvenience.

I have enjoyed being part of {Your Company} and my tenure has been very rewarding. I appreciate the experiences and opportunities that I have embarked upon here. Thank you for allowing me to execute the complete digital marketing strategy for APAC region. It helped me realize my creative abilities and also instilled immense confidence in me, as far as execution of projects is concerned. The staff and colleagues here have been very helpful and I will miss them all. Had they not assisted me, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve my KPI targets and our company would not have been able to accomplish the digital marketing goals in the APAC region.

I will do all I can to ensure that my leaving is as smooth a transition, as possible. I have explained my team members the mapping of Digital Channels and essential metrics. Please let me know if I can assist in anything specific. I hope to stay in touch. Had it not been this sudden, inevitable personal reason, I would have never preferred to leave.

Wishing you and the company nothing but the best.

Sincerely,

{Your Name}”

Sample 3 resignation letter with reason

In this example, we have a situation where this person has been offered a new position. If it is your case you can decide whether you chose to reveal you already have a new position as the reason why you are resigning or simply use the term “personal reasons” without being too specific as in other examples. 

“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 4 resignation letter with reason

If you had a negative experience, it is not recommended being rude or disrespectful when explaining the reasons why you are resigning. In this case, we have an example of someone that had some personal issues within the company but that would not prevent him/her to thank the company, despite the circumstances. 

“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:

I regret to inform you that I will be leaving Bolt Inc. in two weeks. Due to unforeseen personal problems, I am no longer able to fulfill the responsibilities of my role, and I feel it is in the best interests of the company that I vacate the position.

I do hope that my leaving will not cause you or Bolt Inc. any inconvenience. Please do not hesitate to be in touch if you think there is any way I can assist with finding a replacement, or if there is anything I can do to make the transition smoother.

Thank you so much for understanding. Despite the personal troubles I am dealing with, I enjoyed working with you, and I appreciate my time at the company. I hope we will be able to stay in touch and I look forward to seeing how Bolt Inc. grows in the future.

Best,

Your Signature (hard copy letter)

Your Typed Name”

If you are suffering from depression, anxiety, loneliness or any similar mental health issue then seeking help for it may be a good option.

Mental health issues such as depression, loneliness and anxiety can affect anyone of us.

If you are under 18 then CAMHS, an NHS run program may just be the answer for your mental health struggles.

You should look to see if you meet the CAMHS referral criteria and then fill in the CAMHS referral form.