Letter of Resignation?

Question

I have an interesting work related situation. I am waiting for a response from a perspective employer. If I get the job I will have to start this coming monday (5/19) and resign my current position with another employer. As soon as I find out I need to give my letter of resignation. Regardless of the courtesy period I need to leave on the 19th. I am one of the most complimented employees at this company. How do I word this letter on such short notice?

Answer 1

i would just explain it to your boss verbally and then indicate on your resignation that "I regretfully withdraw my 2 week notice and must leave my position on May 19th"

Answer 2

Usally Microsoft Online has a bunch of these that you can download and edit.

Answer 3

Here it is, just put down my papers yesterday and I used this format which I picked from one of my friends....Probably this will help.

Dear ----------(Preferably HR),



Kindly accept my resignation from the designation of ______. I request you to relieve me from the organization.



Please consider _______ as my first day of ______ days notice period.



It has indeed been a pleasure working in ________ and I sincerely express my gratitude and thank the management and my colleagues for the excellent support and co-operation extended during the period of my service here.



Please accept this as my resignation and I would be serving _______ days notice period from _________.

Answer 4

Dear [insert boss' name]

I have the opportunity to better benefits and pay from another employer.  Please accept this letter as my resignation effective as of May 19th, 2008.  

I wish to thank you for the opportunity to work for you and for the the opportunities you've given me.

I also wish to apologize for my short notice.  Circumstances from the other company prevent me from being able to give the usual two-week notice.

Sincerely,

[your name]

Answer 5

Why bother?  If you are not going to give at least 2 weeks notice (it is often a REQUIREMENT), you'll never be able to use them as a reference for your next job.