Short Resignation Letter (Template + 3 Variants)

The shortest version that still works:

Hi [Manager],

Please accept this as my formal notice of resignation. My last day will be [Date].

I'm grateful for my time here and happy to support handoff.

Best, [Your Name]

Three variants

Standard short:

"Please accept this as my formal notice of resignation from [Company]. My last day will be [Date]. Happy to help with handoff."

Warm short:

"It's been a real privilege working at [Company]. Please accept this as my formal two weeks' notice; my last day will be [Date]."

Direct short:

"Formal notice of resignation. Last day [Date]. Happy to support handoff."

When to use a short letter

• Default for most resignations
• After a verbal conversation that already covered the substance
• When the relationship is functional (not a deep mentor/mentee)

When to write longer

• Very long tenure (10+ years)
• A genuine mentor relationship worth acknowledging
• Industry conventions that expect more (some traditional roles)

Even longer letters cap at 6-8 sentences.

What never goes in a resignation letter

• Reason for leaving (verbal only)
• Complaints
• New job details
• Negative feedback about colleagues
• Personal life details

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