Resignation with regret letter

[evedawn]

I today interveiwed and was accepted for another job (NHS Med' Sec'). I am thrilled as really did want the job as closer to my home. However, I am dreading telling the Consultant I currently work for. I really DO like him alot and feel disloyal but I am ready to move on job wise. This job is better location wise, hours wise and I'm ready to learn a bit more in another dept.


MY QUESTION IS:
Any ideas on things to say in an (informal) letter. I plan to tell him ASAP verbally but at the same time I want to hand him a letter. I want him to hear it from me not through the grapevine. I think he will be shocked that I'm leaving but "hopefully" he'll wish me well with time.

[woofgang]

You have really enjoyed working with him and learned a lot but need to move on, you will be happy to do everything to can to ensure a smooth transition. you want to thank him for xx years of happy employment/partnership (whichever you think is appropriate.

[boxtops]

I can't say better than that - how much notice do you have to give him? The important part too is to say that you will leave everything up to date and ensure all you can to give your successor a smooth handover.

Well done!

[tinkerbell23]

Congratulations! Stress that its because its a more local job ....

Im sure they will wish you well!!!

Great news for you xxx

[cathfromsaron]

ditto! it is hard leaving a nice place, but you need to work nearer home!

i think you should state things *factually* for HR in the real letter, and give a separate nice card with things just for him to read in it!

well done!

cath x

[evedawn]

Thanks all. I plan to write a letter tonight and verbally tell him when I handover the letter tomo. I have enjoyed working with him however I shall not miss the office politics involved in a big open plan office! I feel it prudent not to tslk of that aspect when i leave tho.

[evedawn]

Box I need to give on calendar month notice. I plan to only give my formal
"official"notice when my offer letter arrives. You work in the pct so wondering if you would give official notice to HR straight away or if u would also wait for offer letter?

[Maydup]

No don't say anything negative. Start with how you are sorry to be giving your notice of 4 weeks (or whatever) and will be leaving your employment with (whoever) on (date). Include any more formalities in the body of the letter then conclude with woofgangs words. This letter will remain on your file so don't be frightened to be informal as well as formal as it shows you left on good terms and with a considered attitude.

[evedawn]

Ta maidup. Not fussed about the resignation to my manager /hr. rather I'm having difficulty wording the letter to thr consultant I work with - that one is one of courtesy and won't stay in my file. I want to make it personal but professional. I think he will be very surprised I'm leaving and even s little "hurt / angry" in the beginning - but I know him well enough to anticipate his moods and not take his bark to heart

[boxtops]

If it were me, I'd wait until I get the formal letter - so you can make sure that all the Ts&Cs are what you're expecting.

There's nothing to stop you telling your consultant tomorrow that you've been offered another post which is more convenient for you, and that you are waiting to give notice (i.e. give him a bit of advanced warning) - then hand in your formal resignation once you have the offer in writing.

In the current climate, I wouldn't do it otherwise (tbh I'd always wait for the letter anyway).

[evedawn]

Ta box - that's what I was thinking too but nice tO have ur valuable feedback x