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Had to leave a place to write about it5/16/2023 ![]() ![]() This is something worth thinking long and hard about. If you’re leaving a company that has not cared for your well-being, it’s likely your resignation will be immediate. The two-week notice rule is not always best practice for employees who are being mistreated. I went on to work at Sonic Drive-Thru the next summer (no, I did not rollerblade), and believe you me, that reference really meant something to my new manager. ![]() Not only was a letter of resignation good professional practice, but it meant my hard-earned connections would be more likely to speak positively of my performance later on. As a teenager, I knew it was important to have viable references on my resume. I had chosen to leave the company on my own volition and wanted to make sure we maintained a good relationship. My parents had me write and turn in a two-weeks notice letter. Once the school year began, I became too busy with after-school theatre rehearsals and had to let go of my commitments to the restaurant and its customers. I was 16 and picked up the role for some extra summer cash. My first job was as a hostess at a Mexican restaurant. Just to be safe, I recommend you write a resignation letter no matter how formal or informal the job was. It usually includes the last day of work, a reason for leaving, and a rough transition plan.īut first, why is it important to write one? You are quitting, after all. A resignation letter is a document that formally ends an employee's relationship with a company. ![]()
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