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by RNOTODAY

I am out on an loa, and wont be returning to my full time job. I work in an OR, so to hand deliver a resignation letter would mean , going in, dressing in scrubs to get it to my manager in her office (which is in a restricted area). I know it is less than ideal, but would an email be acceptable in this circumstance?

[PANurseRN1]

Re: Is email acceptable for resignation?

No. I would send a letter, preferrably certified. Resignation by e-mail just seems...tacky and unprofessional.

You could give her a head's up and call and let her know you're resigning and to expect your resignation in writing to follow.

[nuangel1]

Re: Is email acceptable for resignation?

no .it would strike me as unprofessional.unless you are bed bound.i would make the effort to hand deliver it.you want to leave on good terms and professionally.

[NurseyBaby'05]

Re: Is email acceptable for resignation?

Originally Posted by RNOTODAY

I am out on an loa, and wont be returning to my full time job. I work in an OR, so to hand deliver a resignation letter would mean , going in, dressing in scrubs to get it to my manager in her office (which is in a restricted area). I know it is less than ideal, but would an email be acceptable in this circumstance?

Nope. Suck it up. Give your manager the professional courtesy. You never know when you will cross paths again. Also, it's just respectful.

[traumaRUs]

Re: Is email acceptable for resignation?

I have to agree. Ending the relationship as professionally as possible is in your best interests in the long term. Good luck.

[maolin]

Re: Is email acceptable for resignation?

I have to disagree with the popular opinion...just as you can be hired via electronic application and an emailed "cover letter" and attached resume, you can terminate an employment relationship via email as well. It's a paperless world anymore. It's perfectly acceptable within other industries (tech & telecom, from personal experience). My electronic resignation was no less valid. It goes without saying that the email should be as formal as a traditional paper letter would be - certainly no smilies or netspeak. As a courtesy, it should be preceded or at least followed up with a phone call.

[xkimmie518x]

Re: Is email acceptable for resignation?

I don't think I've ever heard anyone being hired soley on their transmission of the resume via the computer- they may have gotten an interview though.

It may be acceptable in other industries, but that's other industries.

Even though it is legal to hand in a resignation or any formal document via internet/intranet (e-mails are considered a form of written communitcaion), it is unprofessional.

[SK-222]

Re: Is email acceptable for resignation?

IMHO, it would be acceptable. The point came to where I was honestly burned out at a job a few years ago, and this was before email was as widely used as it is now. I sent a very tactful email and in my case, something along the lines of "due to a change in my circumstances, I am unable to continue employment . . . when would an appropriate time be for me to turn in my ID badge and/or conclude with an exit interview?" Perhaps something to that effect for you but pertaining to your situation. The willingness to come in for an exit interview and share whatever creative excuse you need to in order to keep the separation from your employer on a positive note.

As an above poster mentioned, it is a paperless world.

Of note, the particular job I had left via email and exit interview a week later - when they were in desperate need of employees two months later, they called asking if I was interested in coming back (uhm, no)

[llg]

Re: Is email acceptable for resignation?

I would call your manager on the phone and discuss it with her. Then, if she is OK with e-mail, I would compose a very nice e-mail. Another option is a snail-mail letter. I might choose the snail-mail letter, printed on good paper. That way, you can be sure to have a nice, professional-looking letter for you file.

I would do it that way ... but only if you are on good terms with your manager. If there is any problem with your relationship, I would definitely go in and see her face-to-face.

[whartonjelly]

Re: Is email acceptable for resignation?

My sister oriented one day in central supply, no one oriented with her so when she left she told the Guild Ladies she quit!