The time has come for me to resign from my job. I've been with the company for almost 6 years and have contributed a lot of good quality work, but there are no promotion opportunities for me. My technical skills and qualifications are rapidly becoming too advanced for it to be worthwhile staying in the position. But worst of all, my relationship with my manager no longer works. I have lost respect for her too many times for the relationship to be repaired, and I'm finding it difficult to even speak to her. Still, I would like to leave on as good terms as possible.
In a couple of months it will be possible for me to give my notice. I've heard that the best resignation letter says "I, [NAME], hereby resign from my position as [POSITION], and advise that my last day of work will be on [DATE]." and nothing else. I'm pretty comfortable with that, but I'm unsure of how to hand my resignation to my manager. Do I ask her to make a minute to speak to me, or do I just go up to her and say are you busy right now? Is it polite to give a brief explanation - I'm taking a break from work to focus on my studies? What are the right words to use when I hand that letter to her, to leave a good impression? I don't want to be emotional, I want to be professional.
It would be cool to hear any stories or tips people have about leaving jobs on a good note. (Stories about leaving on a bad note also welcome.)
In a couple of months it will be possible for me to give my notice. I've heard that the best resignation letter says "I, [NAME], hereby resign from my position as [POSITION], and advise that my last day of work will be on [DATE]." and nothing else. I'm pretty comfortable with that, but I'm unsure of how to hand my resignation to my manager. Do I ask her to make a minute to speak to me, or do I just go up to her and say are you busy right now? Is it polite to give a brief explanation - I'm taking a break from work to focus on my studies? What are the right words to use when I hand that letter to her, to leave a good impression? I don't want to be emotional, I want to be professional.
It would be cool to hear any stories or tips people have about leaving jobs on a good note. (Stories about leaving on a bad note also welcome.)