Struggling with Resignation: How to Express Your Concerns in a Letter?

Please help me with the resignation letter. I want to mention the following points:

- I can't grow by staying here.
- I don't like the office environment.
- People are not at all helpful.

Dear Dipti,

While resigning from any company, you should keep one thing in mind. Don't say anything negative about the company, even if it is not a good company. The resignation letter should be short and sweet, with a genuine reason for leaving without affecting the image of the company.

Below is a copy of a post I found when I searched on CiteHR supporting my views:

Resignation is something that 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 an opportunity to work in that organization and for teaching you many things, enabling you to take on more responsibilities and career enhancements.

If the resignation is because of the second reason, even if you are frustrated for any reason, you cannot express them in writing the resignation letter. Very plainly, you can write that due to personal reasons, you are resigning from the job. Because, as other friends have put it, the world is small, and we will meet sometime or the other. Instead of turning this way and that, not able to face the other person, it is better to resign and leave without any hard feelings. I am sure, from my experience, the other person will remember you and will have better things to say about you in the future. This will all happen because of the ego that every one of us has. But while leaving, in a polite way, you can explain that you are not at fault and also share the circumstances that lead to this resignation.

I hope this reading will be beneficial for you.

You can mention the points of concern in your exit interview if you have one or maybe in a verbal manner to your reporting supervisor or boss. However, it's not wise to put in writing all these things in a resignation letter. There can be multiple implications such as delayed clearance of your dues, a negative referral about your employment term, hindrances to your new opportunity, and most importantly, an official relationship with the company and its personnel who would be wary about your thoughts.

Dear Dipti,

Greetings!

Purnima is right on point. There are no hard feelings in the resignation letter. If you feel the need to express your perspective to your previous organization, make sure to mention it during the exit interview.

Regards,
Team GroupHR

After reading Purnima's comments, it's very clear that one shouldn't write anything when feeling frustrated, angry, or in a hurry. When you write something, many people read it. It shows your behavior, attitude, way of thinking, and much more. So, be positive; nobody knows when you might meet them in the future under any circumstances.

A.K. Saini

Dear Dipti,

I hope you have taken Purnima's advice and acted wisely. The response from Purnima is splendid. Do not burn your bridges as you leave. Your stinging words in your resignation would remain in the records as well as in the minds of people who matter. In your future employment searches, a reference check with this employer might yield a very negative and confidential response, and you may never know what hit you. Your emotions, even if they are well-founded and you have legitimate reasons, need to be contained and buried as you move forward. Life is too precious to be wasted on salvaging relationships with those who have caused you distress, frustration, and terrible emotional pain. Learn to enjoy life and look ahead. Looking back will only leave you with an aching heart.

Forgive, forget, and move on with your life.

EIRVALSA

Dear Dipti Shah,

I don't comment on your resignation. However, I just want to advise you to make the process simple and friendly. You will find loads of sample letters on this site itself. All you have to do is search.

Dear Dipti,

According to me, Purnima is right. Whenever you are going to give a written document, it should not reflect any negative thoughts of yours. It should be decent.

Nishu