Resignation letters

Write a resignation letter that leaves on good terms.

For leaving a job clearly, courteously, and without burning a bridge. Tell MyScribe who it’s for and what happened, and read the opening of your resignation letter before you decide to pay.

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What to include

Four things
worth saying.

A resignation letter is a record, not a debate. It needs to state that you are leaving and when, and it helps to thank the people who earned it and offer a sensible handover. Everything else is optional.

The decision and the date.

State that you are resigning from your role and give your final working day in the first two sentences.

Genuine thanks.

Mention something specific you valued: a project, a mentor, a skill you gained. Leave it out if it would not be true.

Handover.

Say what you can do before you go: document your work, finish a project, or help train a replacement.

How to reach you.

If you are happy to answer questions after you leave, say so and close politely.

What to leave out

And how long
to make it.

Grievances. Raise those in an exit interview, not in a document that stays in your file.
Detailed reasons for leaving, or the name of your new employer, unless you want them recorded.
Apologizing for the decision.

Length. About 150 words covers a standard resignation. Choose 400 if you want to thank a manager or team in more depth.

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Common questions

Before you begin.

Do I have to give a reason for resigning?

Generally no. A short, neutral letter with your last day is enough, though your contract or local law may set a notice period. If you want to give a reason, one sentence is plenty.

Can MyScribe write a short-notice or immediate resignation?

Yes. Include your last day and any circumstances you want acknowledged, and the letter will state them plainly and politely. Check your own notice obligations first.

How much does a resignation letter cost?

Reading the opening is free, with no account or card. If you want the rest, the complete message is $2.99 USD, paid once, at any of the three lengths. There is no subscription.

Why not use a general AI chatbot?

You can, if you have one and don’t mind working out what to ask and asking again until the tone is right. MyScribe is built only for messages like this one: describe the situation once, choose a tone, and the wording is handled. There is no account to set up, and you only pay if the free opening sounds right.

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