How to Write a Resignation Letter Due to a Relocation
As the old saying goes, "All good things must end." This applies to many things in life, including jobs. If you're quitting a job it's common to write a formal resignation letter. If you're leaving your job because you're moving that's something you want to put into your resignation letter. Leaving a job can be painful, but a well written resignation letter can help soften the blow for you and your employer. Most resignation letters are simple and consist of only three sections.
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Tell them that you're resigning and the date of your resignation in section one. Be respectful, brief and precise. Phrases like, "It is with great reluctance that I submit my resignation," will help illustrate that you are leaving your job out of necessity.
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Express that you're relocating in section two. Section two in a resignation letter is commonly where you lay out your reasons for quitting your job. Explain in your letter that you're moving and, if you feel it's necessary, tell your employer why you are moving. This section is your opportunity to clarify that you aren't leaving because of any problems you have with your job.
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Use section three of your resignation letter to not only thank your employer for the employment opportunities, but to also leave on one last good note. If you have the time you can offer to train your own replacement. You could use this section to express the enjoyment you felt working for your manager. This will ensure that you don't burn any bridges and will leave the door open for employment opportunities in the future.
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