Trying to be honest and professional is exhausting.
by BigOlToad
28 Comments
Dizzy_Tension_3545
Only two sentences you needed here. “My last day xyz . . . thank you for the opportunity.”
They don’t care what happened, and in my experience if you bring up problems, you become the problem to them.
effreeti
Delete the entire second paragraph except for the first sentence.
Edit spelling
infectedturtles
Yes, the jab at them just makes you sound pretty. Give them the relevant info that you’re resigning and your last projected day. Nothing more needs to be said.
zdh989
You don’t have to explain anything and neither do they. First two sentences is all you need. Delete the rest.
Top-Sleep-4669
S.A. Wonders if this is too much? You’re not a tenured professor.
Just give your notice.
wensul
As others stated, you didn’t need the second paragraph, but, I don’t think you crossed any lines. Just expressing that you had experiences that caused you to decide to quit.
Dmeechropher
If you’re being passive aggressive, it’s not professional, no matter what words you use.
Whoremoanz69
the first paragraph is professional. second paragraph is gonna get you told not to come back for the rest of your shifts cuz it is unprofessional. at that point if your gonna say something just say it with your chest instead of being all vague and passive aggressive. it sounds very petty even if the kitchen is the worst kitchen ever to work in and is only gonna confirm to management that you are part of the problem not part of the solution
Brahminmeat
Every resignation letter I have ever sent is thus:
“This message serves as my 2 weeks notice. Thank you”
comegetthesenuggets
This isn’t professional
jorateyvr
Take a deep breath, read what you wrote and consider to yourself “would a mature adult actually write this?”
escudonbk
Everybody is telling you to say less.
Say More. Fuck ’em.
Nothing smells quite as good as burned bridge.
MariachiArchery
The irony in this is palpable. You start off sounding like you want to be professional, and sending a letter of resignation is professional in and of its self, but then you immediately go off the rails.
This so passive aggressive and cowardly. If you want to give them a piece of your mind, just do it.
>Dear Team,
>I am writing to inform you of my resignation, effective Sunday May 25th. I appreciate the opportunity I was given here and I am thankful to have added this experiences to my skill set.
>Again, thank you for the opportunity to have joined your team and work beside you. If you wish to discuss my resignation further, I am available for an in-person exit interview at the conclusion of my final shift on Sunday, upon collection of my unpaid wages. Wishing you all the best going forward, BigToad
If you want to give them a piece of you mind, just do it. Sit down, and tell them what is wrong with their shit.
zestylimes9
It’s petty. Don’t burn bridges is my motto.
Be the bigger person and keep it simple.
Last day is X.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Regards, XYZ
buckfuddah
Bow out gracefully, bite your tongue and take the high road. State just the facts (resignation effective x day, last day of work will be x day, etc…) , thank you for opportunity, etc..
It is a smaller world than you think, I’ve had second and third hand connections work out in my favor as far as references in the past, and I’ve had friends of friends ask me questions about people in a negative way in the past (even after moving completely across the county)
b00ty_water
When resigning, just resign. If they ask questions, then you can let them know.
ausyliam
It’s petty and the person in charge who has to read this isn’t going to care. Look at it as a waste of your time to think of petty quips and just get the message across quicker instead of what you think is a waste of time trying to be professional. This would just end up being one of those notices managers post up on their wall to laugh at and make fun of you, they don’t give a single shit how you feel.
chris782
Yea I’ve only ever just not showed up again like 15 times.
BoggsMill
All you’re going to get is a shrug and “good riddance.” Keep it short and sweet; it’s not chance to be honest, it’s a brief announcement of your departure.
lecrappe
Childish
PotentialIdiotSorry
I’ve written my two weeks on toilet paper, so ya, you’re fine.
spam__likely
Kindly? Are you trying to scam them?
allanl1n
What’s the point lol
RemarkableImage5749
What a bad resignation. Like seriously.
kelpieconundrum
If you need to vent about this, vent to a friend. This isn’t “honest”, it’s snarky and not actionable, and they won’t do anything about it except stop you from working out your notice. A letter is not how you resign, it’s just the written record of when you’re leaving. You hand it to them after you talk about the resignation, so they have a written record of the dates. There is no need for a reason
Also, DON’T put snark like this in non-private writing, anywhere. Verbal, or your super secret diary, or nothing
The_Dough_Boi
It’s a two week notice.
Keep it short and concise. No need for the petty bullshit, rise about it and move on.
turribledood
If you’re a “server assistant” just say “hey my last day is xx please take me off the schedule.”
Impressive_Test_2134
This is petty and written like someone who is trying to come off more intelligent than they are. If it weren’t for the second paragraph I’d have asked if you had AI help write that.
28 Comments
Only two sentences you needed here. “My last day xyz . . . thank you for the opportunity.”
They don’t care what happened, and in my experience if you bring up problems, you become the problem to them.
Delete the entire second paragraph except for the first sentence.
Edit spelling
Yes, the jab at them just makes you sound pretty. Give them the relevant info that you’re resigning and your last projected day. Nothing more needs to be said.
You don’t have to explain anything and neither do they. First two sentences is all you need. Delete the rest.
S.A. Wonders if this is too much? You’re not a tenured professor.
Just give your notice.
As others stated, you didn’t need the second paragraph, but, I don’t think you crossed any lines. Just expressing that you had experiences that caused you to decide to quit.
If you’re being passive aggressive, it’s not professional, no matter what words you use.
the first paragraph is professional. second paragraph is gonna get you told not to come back for the rest of your shifts cuz it is unprofessional. at that point if your gonna say something just say it with your chest instead of being all vague and passive aggressive. it sounds very petty even if the kitchen is the worst kitchen ever to work in and is only gonna confirm to management that you are part of the problem not part of the solution
Every resignation letter I have ever sent is thus:
“This message serves as my 2 weeks notice. Thank you”
This isn’t professional
Take a deep breath, read what you wrote and consider to yourself “would a mature adult actually write this?”
Everybody is telling you to say less.
Say More. Fuck ’em.
Nothing smells quite as good as burned bridge.
The irony in this is palpable. You start off sounding like you want to be professional, and sending a letter of resignation is professional in and of its self, but then you immediately go off the rails.
This so passive aggressive and cowardly. If you want to give them a piece of your mind, just do it.
>Dear Team,
>I am writing to inform you of my resignation, effective Sunday May 25th. I appreciate the opportunity I was given here and I am thankful to have added this experiences to my skill set.
>Again, thank you for the opportunity to have joined your team and work beside you. If you wish to discuss my resignation further, I am available for an in-person exit interview at the conclusion of my final shift on Sunday, upon collection of my unpaid wages.
Wishing you all the best going forward,
BigToad
If you want to give them a piece of you mind, just do it. Sit down, and tell them what is wrong with their shit.
It’s petty. Don’t burn bridges is my motto.
Be the bigger person and keep it simple.
Last day is X.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Regards, XYZ
Bow out gracefully, bite your tongue and take the high road. State just the facts (resignation effective x day, last day of work will be x day, etc…) , thank you for opportunity, etc..
It is a smaller world than you think, I’ve had second and third hand connections work out in my favor as far as references in the past, and I’ve had friends of friends ask me questions about people in a negative way in the past (even after moving completely across the county)
When resigning, just resign. If they ask questions, then you can let them know.
It’s petty and the person in charge who has to read this isn’t going to care. Look at it as a waste of your time to think of petty quips and just get the message across quicker instead of what you think is a waste of time trying to be professional. This would just end up being one of those notices managers post up on their wall to laugh at and make fun of you, they don’t give a single shit how you feel.
Yea I’ve only ever just not showed up again like 15 times.
All you’re going to get is a shrug and “good riddance.” Keep it short and sweet; it’s not chance to be honest, it’s a brief announcement of your departure.
Childish
I’ve written my two weeks on toilet paper, so ya, you’re fine.
Kindly? Are you trying to scam them?
What’s the point lol
What a bad resignation. Like seriously.
If you need to vent about this, vent to a friend. This isn’t “honest”, it’s snarky and not actionable, and they won’t do anything about it except stop you from working out your notice. A letter is not how you resign, it’s just the written record of when you’re leaving. You hand it to them after you talk about the resignation, so they have a written record of the dates. There is no need for a reason
Also, DON’T put snark like this in non-private writing, anywhere. Verbal, or your super secret diary, or nothing
It’s a two week notice.
Keep it short and concise. No need for the petty bullshit, rise about it and move on.
If you’re a “server assistant” just say “hey my last day is xx please take me off the schedule.”
This is petty and written like someone who is trying to come off more intelligent than they are. If it weren’t for the second paragraph I’d have asked if you had AI help write that.