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1. elaine daly said,

   January 6, 2008 @ 6:16 pm

   I am going to quit my job tomorrow and have typed a resignation letter. The letetr basically sets out the reasons, i.e certain situations have left me no choice and are affecting my health so I have no choice other than to leave. I do not want to leave on bad terms, but feel that it needs to be on records why I am (reluctantly) leaving.

   I would very mch appreciate your comments

   Many thanks

2. The CV Store said,

   January 7, 2008 @ 9:25 am

   Hi Elaine,

   A resignation doesn’t need to go into too much detail behind your reasons for leaving. Where possible, you should try and refrain from mentioning anything negative. Is there any chance you could say you’re leaving to progress further – or even not include a reason at all but thank the company for the opportunity?

   For example resignation letters, see http://www.thecvstore.net/blog/sample-resignation-letters/

3. Khan said,

   June 14, 2008 @ 2:50 pm

   I am leaving my job because one of my subordinates which is a very good mate pf my immidiate boss verbaly abused me in front of my team so i am left with no other alernative to leave, because no action was taken by my boss on the situation i do not have anyother job in the pipeline i am leaving with only my dignity in tact i did not turn around and abuse him (which i now think i should have done) but the lack on intrest during the hearing has left me with no choice how can i get back at him should i hand in my resignatiom to my boss then go to the other guys office and give him a piece of my mind i would like to mention here that i have not mentioned in my resignation any thing abusive or negitive but just the positives i am taking away from the job and also asked my boss to aintain the fiendly realationship that we had during my time there.

   cheers
   Khan

4. The CV Store said,

   June 14, 2008 @ 4:23 pm

   Hi Khan,

   Sorry to hear this – doesn’t sound like a nice situation to be in.

   To be honest, I wouldn’t do anything – you’re the bigger man here. Just leave with your dignity intact, on a positive note and think of this as a new opportunity for something better.

   Taking revenge may result in your reputation becoming tainted and may even harm your chances of future employment.

5. Bob said,

   June 18, 2008 @ 10:47 pm

   I am in a position of senior middle management in a niche market in the uk and only 30 yrs old.

   I own a small property in the channel islands.

   I am now in the position where I can return to the channel islands and command half the salary for the same quality of life (currently paying mortgage in CI and rent in UK). The UK role is very stressful and requiring extended hours. I cannot think of a logical reason to not quit, although I get paid very well in the UK £50K++ after all taxes and deductions etc..

   Thinking of quitting tomorrow – making that leap, can’t see a reason not too, and if I don’t when will I. Thinking of working 2-3 days a week in CI if I can find right job, allowing me to explore some personal business prospects that could earn £100K profit in my own pocket within one year easy if successful, or taking on a CI permanent role and having lots of cash in hand even if not enjoying the role…. bored of office work, but it pays the bills.

   Any thoughts – I’d be grateful.

   thanks

   B.

6. CV Writer from The CV Store said,

   June 19, 2008 @ 8:18 am

   Hi Bob,

   Sounds like an exciting time for you! This isn’t really something we could advise on and is a decision only you can make based on your current personal circumstances.

7. L said,

   July 1, 2008 @ 9:27 pm

   Hi,

   I am also thinking of quitting my job tomorrow, been there for 3 years running a service as a first time manager. I wanted leave 9 months ago, but was told by a director that my dream position would soon be advertised soon, so waited for those 9months, now found out its been postponed another year. This role has involved being away from home for most of the week. I am finding it really stressful being away from home all the time and then when im in the office once a week, running around trying to get everything done. I have now got to the point where I am stressing about going in and when im there, bursting into tears!

   I need to hand in resignation tomorrow, but am feeling so guilty as I would be leaving them at their busiest time, and would feel guilty about leaving my colleague to deal with it all. Also not already having a job lined up is a huge worry.

   Any thoughts would be much appreciated,

   Thanks L

8. CV Writer from The CV Store said,

   July 4, 2008 @ 9:25 am

   Hi ‘L’,

   If this job is affecting your health and / or you personal life, you have to ask yourself if it is worth it?

   With regards to felling guilty; don’t worry – it is perfectly normal to feel like this and just goes to show that you’re a committed employee!

9. Stan said,

   July 10, 2008 @ 12:04 am

   Hi,

   I am also strongly considering handing my resignation in on Monday. I feel as though my job does not hold any future prospects and as though I am not working towards anything. There is nothing to motivate me to put 100% into my job.

   I am still young, only 22 and I am quite scared at the prospect of being jobless and even worse is the fact I really don’t know what career to enter or pursue. It is really frustrating, because everyone around me seems to have their ideal career in mind. I wish I had that! I feel as if I’m only the one like this? Is it normal?

   On one hand I feel as though I must leave this job as I can not stand working their anymore, but on the other hand I am scared I will regret leaving because I will be jobless for a short time at least until I decide what I want to do.

   Any thoughts are much appreciated.

   Thanks, Stan.

10. The CV Store said,

    July 10, 2008 @ 7:56 am

    Hi Stan,

    Firstly, don’t worry – you’re still young and many people your age also will not know what direction they’ll want their career to go in.

    Have you considered participating in a bit of voluntary work in various areas to get a feel for new things? How about further education? Maybe you could take some time out to travel?

    Whatever you decide, don’t look at your situation negatively – it’s an exciting time.

11. Sammie said,

    August 12, 2008 @ 11:25 am

    I have come to the decision that I really need to quit my job as it is making me very unhappy. I’ve only been at my present company for around 5 months, but I’ve soon realised that this is not the right company for me and I’m not right for this company.

    I’ve started looking around for something new and sending off speculative applications etc but as it is the summer things are a bit quiet and there isn’t much being advertised at the moment.

    I’m really worried about staying where I am until something else comes up, but I don’t think we can really afford for me to just quit now with nothing concrete to go to. My notice period is 4 months, but of course don’t know that I will find something new by the end of this period. How do I keep myself positive while working somewhere that makes me very unhappy. Should I be honest with my boss and tell them that I’m looking around for something new?

    Many thanks.

    Sammie

12. michelle said,

    August 21, 2008 @ 11:14 am

    me and my husband would like to resign as soon as possible from our Fostering carer, which is not what we expected…we have had a terrable time and communication between us and the agency has broken down due to difference of opinion and what is Professionalism aswell as alack of Training,
    Because we have been with them over 2 years l want to leave at agood note rather than challenge them as we won’t win…..
    Please help me do this asap…

    Thankyou

13. michelle said,

    August 21, 2008 @ 11:15 am

    me and my husband would like to resign as soon as possible from our Fostering carer, which is not what we expected…we have had a terrable time and communication between us and the agency has broken down due to difference of opinion and what is Professionalism aswell as alack of Training,
    Because we have been with them over 2 years l want to leave at agood note rather than challenge them as we won’t win…..
    Please help me do this asap…

    Thankyou
    Better letter.

14. Joey said,

    August 25, 2008 @ 8:55 pm

    I really want to leave my job as I’m very unhappy there and really don’t feel like I fit in. It is the wrong sector for me and although these last 6 months of working there has been hard it has at least taught me what I do want to do career wise and where I do not want to work!

    I’ve been thinking about telling my manager that I want to leave and that I’m looking around for something new . She knows that I’ve found it hard to settle in and has told me once before that I should take time to think about whether this is the sector/ working enviornment that I do wish to work in. My review is due shortly and I’m wondering whether to stop people wondering (which I know they have been), I should be frank and tell them that I am looking out for something new.

    I’m not sure whether it is risky putting all my cards on the table but I am finding it very stressful having to put on this front that I’m committed, here to stay etc. I would never do or say anything to jepordise the company or do anything to let down the client, but I really don’t want to be there anymore and it is really stressing me out.

    Will I be making lilfe very difficult for myself? What is the best way of handling it?

    Thanks, Joey.

15. Sammie said,

    August 25, 2008 @ 9:01 pm

    I’ve been thinking about handing in my notice now, before I’ve got something new lined up as I really can’t stand my job anymore.

    But a friend of mine has warned me that it could look really bad to a prosepective employer that I’ve jacked in my job without something concrete to go to. They said that as I would in effect be jobless, it would look really bad on my employment record and the new company might be suss about why I left my old job so suddenly.

    What do you think? Could handing my notice in now, without something new lined up, have a serious negative effect on me when trying to secure a new job?

    Cheers
    Sammie

16. The CV Store said,

    August 26, 2008 @ 9:29 am

    Joey: this decision is best for you to make alone as you may have a better idea as to how your manager would react – particularly as you’ve stated she already has spoken to you about it.

    However, there is no need for you to say anything and you can continue to look for alternative employment while working there.

    Hope this helps! Good luck with your future job search!!

17. The CV Store said,

    August 26, 2008 @ 9:32 am

    Sammie: this isn’t always the case. Although it’s true that some recruiters may look upon this negatively, it isn’t necessarily true with everyone. You have to remember, recruiters will have clients who could have been out of work for months (or even years) for a number of reasons (career change / family commitments etc).

    If your current job is making you particularly unhappy then you have to ask yourself it is worth it in the long run. Have you considered studying / voluntary employment while you look for new employment? This will show that you’ve adopted a proactive approach.

    Hope this helps!

18. V said,

    September 15, 2008 @ 1:02 am

    I currently work for a big retail company at a store which been open only 9 months. We recently got a new manager and the company financial year starts in September due to this I got told on Friday that they can no longer afford myself and the other supervisor so one of will get the sack due to budget cuts. Now I’m trying to be positive about this but my manager basically said that the other supervisor will probably keep her job due to her knowing how to do cash reconcilation. I don’t know whether to hand in my resignation or wait till I find out that I’m no longer wanted there due to cutbacks.

19. E.J said,

    September 16, 2008 @ 11:43 am

    I have left a few jobs voluntarily over the past few years and wondered how I should word this on a CV. Often the application forms ask for the reason for leaving. Some reasons have been boredom, fresh start etc. and I have put on my CV ‘To look for other work’. Is this a good thing to write or should I put something like career break?

    Many thanks.

20. The CV Store said,

    September 16, 2008 @ 12:00 pm

    V: This isn’t a decision we can make for you and will depend on your personal circumstances.

21. The CV Store said,

    September 16, 2008 @ 12:02 pm

    E.J.: Never include ‘Boredom’ as a reason for leaving! This looks negative and can significantly harm your chances of progressing through the interview stage as the recruiter wouldn’t want to risk employing someone who might leave after a few months because they’re bored.

    Instead, think of reasons that could be looked upon as being positive. Maybe you were looking for progression in your career? Better opportunities for personal development / training? Career change?

    Hope this helps!

22. KEO said,

    January 8, 2009 @ 12:51 pm

    I am currently in the process of writing my resignation letter, of a job which I have been in for over 8 years now. Over the years I have become increasingly unhappy and I feel If I carry on it will end up having an effect on my health. I have made one silly mistake however, that was recently not turning up for my shifts and not informing anyone. Upon this I recieved a letter from my employer telling me disciplinary action could be taken if I don’t make contact by tomorrow.
    What would be the right and professional way to tell my employer why I failed to notify them, and what would be the right way to hand my notice in ?? This has been my first job from leaving college and I am worried about the effect it will have on future employment.

23. Karen said,

    January 20, 2009 @ 10:25 pm

    My current job is in the automotive sector where I have worked for the past 5 years. Just over a year ago a girl who did the same job as me left to go to a new job – when I asked if they were going to replace her they said yes. For the past year I have been doing the job of 2 people and I have asked my Manager for assistance from other areas of the business that currently have very little work – he said no. I have asked on numerous occasions and still the answer is no. Due to work pressures my health is now being affected and I feel that although I have no job to go to I would like to resign this week.

    When I began with the company 5 years ago, the company employed 60+ employees, since that time there have been two lots of redundancies and the company has sold off 2 parts of the business – 12 staff remain. It is very uncertain and unstable in my current job and my Director advised at the end of last year that he may have to consider redundancies.

    As I have a vast amount of office experience thus enabling me to gain temporary work, I want to hand in my notice to temp until such time as a suitable permanent job comes along but I am worried (a) what a recruitment consultant will say when I have told them that I have left a permanent job to temp and (b) what a prospective new employer will think. I feel that by temping it will open a lot more doors for me on temporary to permanent jobs and also will allow me to freely attend interviews and undertake more training/IT courses which will help in me securing a new permanent job.

    I am also worried what my employer will say when I hand in my notice especially at a time when they are very busy.

24. Kylie said,

    March 11, 2009 @ 6:05 am

    I went travelling to America and managed to get a great job for 6 months which I really enjoy. However my husband didn’t find a job so for financial reasons we need to travel back home. I will have only worked 3 months. I feel terrible as my manager worked really hard to get the budget so I could join the team. We have to leave, but how can I make it look better?!!

25. J said,

    April 28, 2009 @ 9:15 am

    I have been in my current job for just over 3 months, its started off a bit hectic and then calmed down and I asctually started enjoying it, however over the last month or so its just been getting me down and I am really not enjoying it. I feel I have no support from my manager or the rest of the team and I do not look forward to going to work, it is also starting to affect my mood at home and I am not sleeping well.

    I know my first solution is to sit down and talk through things with my manager but this is not always easy and I am nervous about doing this.

    At this point I really feel that I want to leave but am worried that people would look on at as bad leaving after only three months?

26. Gemma said,

    July 14, 2009 @ 7:34 pm

    I am applying for a new job as I am not happy in my current position. On my CV it names my current emplyer, although I hae stated references available upon request. I am concerned the prospective employer will contact my current boss? Can they do this?

27. Aneez said,

    August 7, 2009 @ 7:28 am

    Hi,
    I have been working with a big Multinational for the past one year and one month. Prior to that I worked for around 4 years with another big company. I am not very happy with my present job. I am feeling bored and slothy with my present role. I asked my manager for a change in responsibility but he has asked me to reconsider. I currently have an opportunity with another company which is offering me around twice the present pay. I am not sure whether to quit or not. I feel that quitting a company within one year is not going to make my resume look good. Also, have to face my family which goes by the policy of loyalty to the employer. Please advise.

28. Sarah Mann said,

    October 18, 2009 @ 11:04 am

    Hello. I am really thinking of handing in my notice. I work in a private nursery.out of school club and its making me feel really unhappy. I have been working there for over a year now and I have been really unhappy for 9 of them months. I get mistreated all the time and every single staff who work there are nasty to me and say stuff behind my back and I cant take it no more all i get it critism all the time and negative comments. Never get praised for my efforts no nothing, just abuse. im on £4.77 and hour, boss said pay would go up after 6 months working there, it still hasnt, mentioned this to her and she said I was basically not good enough to get £5.77 an hour. Im scared to quite though but feel I have no other choice. I feel i would rather quite and have no money and be happy rather than get up in the morning and dread getting up to go to work. I was just wondering how long it takes to get job seekers allowance? im desperate worrired because its my first job since college and worried i will never get another job. they is no jobs out there x

29. Lisa said,

    October 25, 2009 @ 4:55 pm

    I have been working for a company for almost 5 years and i have recently handed my notice.
    Ever since i have started i have made minor mistakes that have always been laughed off. At the beginning of this year when i made little mistakes my manager took it as normal. Then from out of nowhere she said that she wasnt carrying me anymore and that i needed to stop it. i tried and yet human error continued.the more i tried the worse things got. all my duties where taken from me and my confidence dropped and a relationship with one of my collegues got worse. Between this and the pressure from my boss my enjoyment for the job disappeared and i would hate going into work. At the beginning of october i was informed that i was being monitored and that our HQ had been informed of my actions. Shortly after i was told that HQ were to visit and investigate me for my lack of progress, mentioning gross misconducted. After a discussion with my manager she suggested i leave but said that she was telling me as a friend and that she didnt want me to get the sack. I now have 5 weeks to find a new job. People who are aware of my situation say that i should contact HQ about how i feel as it seems as though i was being bullied out. Do you think this is a good idea?

30. Sam said,

    November 16, 2009 @ 1:39 pm

    I have been bullied, manipulated and hassled at work by someone for years, I dread coming in, my time off is ruined and I feel I cannot enjoy life any more as I am always wondering what I will come to work to find. Hundreds of abusive e-mails a day, and he even knows my address and has tried to get my phone number. I actually believe that he is mentally unstable.
    I know I should leave, 100 % I know this, so why can’t I do it?! I think I am worried about money, I do have a lot of savings and my partner works, but I suppose I am just scared of the unknown. Especially in the current climate.
    What do people think I should do, go for it?? I do not know how I am not ill with the stress I go through, I am living off adrenaline!
    Can people give me some advice, maybe people who have been through the same? How much money should I have saved to be on the safe side? Help!

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