Comments on: How to Write a Resignation Letter http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/ Money Management, Small Business, Career Wed, 23 May 2012 21:16:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Gloria Wadzinski http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-19221 Gloria Wadzinski Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:49:18 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/12/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-19221 Doing an exit interview is a little like talking to the police. It isn't done for your benefit. You're never going to hear, "Anything you say or do can be used in your defense." The information shared will not benefit you; you're already gone. The information can only hurt you by being included in your permanent record. Doing an exit interview is a little like talking to the police. It isn’t done for your benefit. You’re never going to hear, “Anything you say or do can be used in your defense.” The information shared will not benefit you; you’re already gone. The information can only hurt you by being included in your permanent record.

]]> By: Ryan http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-18396 Ryan Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:33:50 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/12/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-18396 Dave, I agree, one shouldn't get emotional. The last exit interview I gave was similar to the script you mentioned - polite, professional, and quick. But then again, my managers knew exactly why I was leaving. I had repeatedly asked for a change of assignment and finally decided to make my own change. Some companies, especially some smaller ones, make better use of the exit interview than other companies and try to make changes. But, yeah, it's naive to think one can change the ways of a Fortune 500 company just because you had a bad experience. Dave, I agree, one shouldn’t get emotional. The last exit interview I gave was similar to the script you mentioned – polite, professional, and quick. But then again, my managers knew exactly why I was leaving. I had repeatedly asked for a change of assignment and finally decided to make my own change.

Some companies, especially some smaller ones, make better use of the exit interview than other companies and try to make changes. But, yeah, it’s naive to think one can change the ways of a Fortune 500 company just because you had a bad experience.

]]> By: Dave http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-18395 Dave Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:15:03 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/12/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-18395 Pouring your heart out in exit interviews is an absolute waste of time and depending on what you say it can be detrimental to your future if you happen to cross paths with your old employer. It's naive to suggest that HR or the employer will turn over a new leaf: "Pennington as a result of your valuable insight into the errors of our ways were going to institute changes immediately - so that we don't lose anymore great employees such as yourself!" Not! It doesn't work like that, they just wanna know what's in your head. Stick to the script; be polite, professional, and give as few details as possible. You've already won; you're leaving. Pouring your heart out in exit interviews is an absolute waste of time and depending on what you say it can be detrimental to your future if you happen to cross paths with your old employer. It’s naive to suggest that HR or the employer will turn over a new leaf: “Pennington as a result of your valuable insight into the errors of our ways were going to institute changes immediately – so that we don’t lose anymore great employees such as yourself!” Not! It doesn’t work like that, they just wanna know what’s in your head. Stick to the script; be polite, professional, and give as few details as possible. You’ve already won; you’re leaving.

]]> By: Gates VP http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-9372 Gates VP Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:08:46 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/12/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-9372 Hey <b>Cathy</b>, the general answer is Yes. However, there are several caveats here. You'll have to check your employment contract and it depends on the manner in which you accrued the vacation time. Was it one day / year for 24 years? Or was it all collected in the last year (<i>i.e.: you get 6 weeks vacation and didn't use it all</i>) Either way, vacation time is money you've earned so it generally has to be paid out. There may be some obscure exception, but it's certainly not the norm. Hey Cathy, the general answer is Yes.

However, there are several caveats here. You’ll have to check your employment contract and it depends on the manner in which you accrued the vacation time. Was it one day / year for 24 years? Or was it all collected in the last year (i.e.: you get 6 weeks vacation and didn’t use it all)

Either way, vacation time is money you’ve earned so it generally has to be paid out. There may be some obscure exception, but it’s certainly not the norm.

]]> By: Cathy http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-9275 Cathy Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:59:52 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/12/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-9275 I have resigned my position after 23 years. I have 24 days of accrued vacation. Does my company have to pay me for that time? I have resigned my position after 23 years. I have 24 days of accrued vacation. Does my company have to pay me for that time?

]]> By: Ryan http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-8884 Ryan Mon, 26 May 2008 18:48:53 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/12/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-8884 Sharon, In the US, many jobs are "at will" employment, meaning the job can be terminated at any time by the employee or the employer. However, it is common for the employee to give 2 weeks notice in the US, and if the company terminates employment, they usually have to give a reason and may be required to offer some form of compensation such as a severance package or be entitled to unemployment benefits. As for your particular case, or in other countries, I cannot say. Sharon,

In the US, many jobs are “at will” employment, meaning the job can be terminated at any time by the employee or the employer. However, it is common for the employee to give 2 weeks notice in the US, and if the company terminates employment, they usually have to give a reason and may be required to offer some form of compensation such as a severance package or be entitled to unemployment benefits. As for your particular case, or in other countries, I cannot say.

]]> By: sharon wrigley http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-8880 sharon wrigley Mon, 26 May 2008 15:59:26 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/12/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-8880 i handed in my resignation letter by 4oclock that afternoon my job had been advertised in the job centre the next day someone was interviewed and taken on .Does any one know are employers allowed to do this ive still not worked my weeks notice out yet i handed in my resignation letter by 4oclock that afternoon my job had been advertised in the job centre the next day someone was interviewed and taken on .Does any one know are employers allowed to do this ive still not worked my weeks notice out yet

]]> By: Writer's Coin http://cashmoneylife.com/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-8837 Writer's Coin Thu, 22 May 2008 11:52:21 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/05/12/how-to-write-a-resignation-letter/#comment-8837 There is always an urge to go out with "a bang" and say things you've felt for a long time. You're right: don't do it. Never burn a bridge no matter how good it'll feel right then. No matter how much they deserve it. There is always an urge to go out with “a bang” and say things you’ve felt for a long time. You’re right: don’t do it. Never burn a bridge no matter how good it’ll feel right then. No matter how much they deserve it.

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