How Do I Write a Resignation Letter After a Salary Cut and Broken Promises?

Hi,

Please advise on writing a good resignation letter. The reason for my resignation is as follows:

1. Last year, there was a 20% reduction in salary. The mother company had promised to absorb all consultants after the last year's contract, but this was not implemented.

2. Unfortunately, the 20% salary reduction from last year still applies to the new contract, and as a result, I am unable to continue in this position.

Regards.

Hi!

There can be various reasons for one to leave the organization. It is to be remembered that we may change organizations, but the people we work with are our brand ambassadors, and we may meet someday and somewhere. It seems that, due to business reasons, you are intending to resign, which might not be someone's fault. Hence, put forward your thoughts in terms of your experience, learning, and inevitable reasons due to organizational circumstances for taking this decision.

Hi Baiju,

As Ms. Runa Maitra said, we meet the people we worked with, sometime, somewhere. The world is so small.

Always keep the reasons for resigning with you; don't spell it out apart from the close friends. And while writing a resignation letter is not recommended at all. Everyone looks at things as per their perception.

So, be positive and just write a letter as you wanted to resign, that's it. No reasons. It is your right to work with someone or not. If they ask why you are resigning, tell them verbally with polite remarks.

I hope you understand.

Bye,
KN

Hi Baiju,

I agree with what Runa and KN have written. We need to keep certain facts in mind. Let us reflect on when we apply for a job. We always want to write out the best resume because that is like a mirror in which the employer is going to see you. Similarly, when you resign, your resignation has to be professional and not curt or rude. Even though circumstances have made you quit the job, your resignation should highlight what you have learned in the organization and the active support you received from peers and colleagues. Again, this will reflect on what type of person you are. Remember we never know the future; this employer could be your savior in times of need again.

Regards,
Stan

Hi Baiju,

Resignation is something which people do for two reasons: one when you get a better opportunity where growth is perceivable, and the other when you or the management cannot see eye to eye. If the resignation is for the first reason, there is no problem. You can thank them for giving you the opportunity to work in that organization and for the learnings, which have prepared you to take on more responsibilities and career enhancements.

If the resignation is because of the second reason, though you may be frustrated for any reason, you should not express this in the resignation letter. Simply state that due to personal reasons, you are resigning from the job. As others have said, the world is small, and we may meet again. Instead of avoiding confrontation, it is better to resign gracefully and leave without any conflicts. I believe that the other person will remember you and speak positively about you in the future. Ego plays a part in such situations, but it is essential to leave in a polite manner, clarifying that you are not at fault and explaining the circumstances leading to your resignation.

-Srinaren

Baiju,

I totally agree with what all our members have had to say. One has a variety of reasons for leaving the organization - but that reason is always for oneself to justify the move. Ideally, one has to bear in mind that we cannot afford to create enemies at our organization before leaving. (You need to remember that reference checks are done from your previous employer - you don't want them to ruin that). Not only that, you never know who you will meet later on in your career - and probably as your boss (Imagine - you bad-mouthed him at your previous company and now he is joining as your boss - are you going to quit again??? For all practical reasons, it is preferable to draft a resignation letter on neutral grounds. But that does not mean you don't inform anyone if there are things that need to change - speak to your boss (if you can) or anyone else in authority - so that the real reason is known by the organization (but please don't cook up stories about anybody or anything). Be genuine - that's all.

Dear Runa, Kasinag, Stan, Srinaren, Vndixit, and HR4all,

Nice and intellectually advised from all of them. I accepted completely. But I am looking for a sample resignation letter mentioning the discussed subject. I have been working with them since 1999 - till date. I don't like to leave the company if they revise my salary scale but they won't. If I am speaking very frankly, according to their attitude "If you accept the current terms and conditions - you can continue or leave." Can anyone who replies to me withstand this kind of response? Just think about - they are talking rudely to a senior staff. Please note this is not an Indian firm. It is a France-based contractor company.

I am not a hot-tempered man, so I always deal with a cool mind, and I don't like to take rapid actions. So please drop me your comments and also consider my requested letter.

Regards...

Hi Baiju,

I understand your feelings! After working for almost 7 years now, you have been neglected, and they have not given you what they had promised you earlier. Their attitude has changed towards you, and they are asking you to accept the present terms or quit!

Since I have been working in senior management positions all these years, let me express my views without taking any sides! Please take it in the right perspective.

You have been working for 7 years and were promised many things, especially by a foreign contractor firm. It is normal for any organization that if a person who has been with them for a long time is not productive or does not align with their future growth plans, they will try to find a way to part ways. The easiest way is to deny all that was promised, such as increments, confirmations, benefits, etc., so that the individual becomes frustrated and leaves the job. This is a common practice. You may be a senior person working honestly and to the best of your abilities, but your management may feel that you are not fitting into their growth plans. They may expect something more from you, which perhaps only you can understand. I personally feel they might have hinted in the past about your unsuitability in their plans.

Please do not get frustrated. Your vast experience is behind you, and you can definitely find a better job with a better compensation package.

I am unsure if my views have hurt your feelings. If so, kindly forgive me.

If you would like a resignation letter format that expresses your views and feelings, I can draft one for you once I know your expressed feelings/views in this post.

-Srinaren

Everyone seems to agree that a resignation letter must be sober and state the basic facts we require to mention in it. These basic facts are the reasons for resigning and the date on which you wish to resign with a note about your leave balance and notice period.

Now the question is, then how and when do you state the unpleasant reasons for resigning? May I suggest that you don't state them directly in the resignation letter? The forum to state them firmly and directly, if necessary, is the exit interview if it is undertaken. But do you want to go against the Dale Carnegie advice of winning a point but losing a friend?

Alternatively, you can always write a constructive letter to your management telling them why the policies they are pursuing may not go down well with some of the staff and how they can address the issue. Let us remember that as long as we are employed by the management, it is our responsibility to give them our best attitude and advice.

To avoid the bother of deciding what we need to state in a resignation letter, a lot of organizations and institutions have a standard format for it. Perhaps, you may want to give them such a letter format to make a final productive contribution.

Hi guys!!

I'm back again. I think one of the most difficult things to do in one's professional life is to quit his/her organization, especially after having worked there for a long time. (And something I have realized is that the longer you work with an organization, the more comfortable you get, the more you begin to take things for granted - and then when the big bang - CHANGE comes - we are shaken and unable to come to terms with it.) Does that sound familiar? Change Management from our textbooks...

Baiju - I'm not against you or anything - but don't you think your reaction is more because you will be having to leave a comfort sort - so to say. Analyze the situation and make your choices - stay with your organization and accept things as they are - since they have been quite blunt and clear by saying that no changes will be made. Or take this as an opportunity to introspect and check if you have been taking things lightly and maybe neglecting some part of your work. See if you can improve a bit more and do something more which will help in changing the minds of the management.

I know you must be saying - this person is sitting and blabbering away do this and do that and does not understand how difficult it is. Frankly, I know how difficult it is - have been through the same experience - but I made my choice (because I was very clear that I had always been putting in my 100% and no one could ever find fault with my efforts) and moved on. A difficult choice no doubt - but life again is about choices - isn't it?

We need to learn to let go and stop expecting things from anyone. Life is much easier to go through that way - it hurts less. And one thing you need to remember - don't ever regret your decision - whatever you decide is right - even if things go bad or not as you had planned. If you do not regret it - you will also come over it.

All the best and hope you are successful in your decision-making process!!

P.S - About the letter format - log onto this site called - www.iresign.com

You will get some pointers from there.

Hi Srinaren and other friends,

I like your reply and completely understood what you mentioned. You are 100% correct. Our management has taken the same decision. They do not like to send me home (as I am the senior most person since the beginning of the huge project) but at the same time, they are indirectly suggesting that I leave the job by disconnecting my wages. The best way, as you suggested, is to leave - I am looking for better offers, and some of them are in the pipeline. I hope to secure one in a short period.

To others, please do not feel offended, as this may seem like a personal letter. I sincerely regret any confusion. Could you please send me a sample resignation letter to [Login to view]?

Many thanks again. Have a nice day.

Regards

Hi Baiju,

Thank you for your kind words. I am glad that you have taken the whole issue sportively, though in the beginning, it looked as if you were very much upset. But that is the way life goes on. We may feel that we are doing our duty well, we have the knowledge, everybody except the management likes us, have done good for the people, and so on. However, the truth is that the Management has different thoughts, schemes, etc., as they are the investors.

In a fit of rage, we may accuse, fight, or try to talk to them to prove that we are good, but it does not really help. If the person for whom we are working has to see each other every day and there is no understanding or mutual respect, there is no point in working in that place for that boss/management. The world is big, and being a mature person with good experience, you will definitely find a good opportunity. My heart says so! All the best, and remember, whatever happens, happens for good. Best of luck!

- Srinaren

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Tuesday, 16th December 2008

To,

Mr. (Surname)
Company Name
City Name

Dear Sir,

This resignation letter is to inform you that my last day at (School Name) will be December 31st, 2008, two weeks from today. I will be relocating to (City Name), (Company Name/ Reason).

Working for (Company Name) has been a wonderful experience. I could not ask for a better group of colleagues. I have grown in many ways here and will always treasure the opportunities provided for me by (Company Name).

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I have appreciated the opportunities and experiences that have been provided to me during my 3 years of service for (Company Name). If there is anything I can do to be of assistance during the transition, please let me know.

Sincerely,

(Your Name)

Please let me know in case your supervisor takes out his/her frustration on us without any reason. What should we do? It's tough to handle such situations at times. Also, let me know whether we should give clarification when we are right to your boss or not?