Any suggestions on a good resignation letter

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I just resigned from my L and D job today. It was a forced resignation. Pretty much either quit or we we'll fire you. I was on orientation and my preceptor and I just didn't click. She would tell me I was doing well to my face and then tell the boss a different story. I was told I had a bad attitude and was defensive.

I have never had a negative review from any job. I need to write a letter of resignation, I don't what to say. It came down to I missed a few days of being sick and that was their "reason for dismissal". The head of the department said she would give me a good reference, can I believe her?

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:o They can't give you a Bad reference,because now you can sue them for it.I can't wait to tell my Boss-C-Ya!!!!They can either give a Good Refrence or say yes She worked here,but now She does'nt.They can't say Why though...Only In America
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Contact a firm or lawyer for some "concrete" advice. Best of luck.

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For suggestions on writing a resignation letter see How to Resign With Style by Donna Cardillo,

http://www.dcardillo.com/articles.html

Keep your chin up, and start sending your resume out, the sooner you get into a healthier work environment the better.

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I know this hurts, but a couple things to think about - - -

First, if they are this way from the start consider yourself lucky that you aren't having to put up with them anymore! People like that can make any job a hell on earth!

Second - there is plenty of opportunity elsewhere for you out there - The next one could be that perfect place you need to be!

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Specializes in Case Management, Home Health, UM.

How about "Happy Trails to You?" Kinda nostalgic, but effective, just the same:D

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Well my resignation with the hospital was just a few sentences...

This is to inform you of my resignation which will become effective (insert date 2 weeks from when you are giving the resignation).

Sincerely,

1 Po'd, R. N.

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Specializes in ICU.
Originally posted by Wendy M.

Well my resignation with the hospital was just a few sentences...

This is to inform you of my resignation which will become effective (insert date 2 weeks from when you are giving the resignation).

Sincerely,

1 Po'd, R. N.

This is all you really need to write - to write more especially abotu the way you feel you have been treated may not get you anywhere and might be used against you.

I agree with the others - if this sort of bullying was occuring during your orientation then it is a good thing that you are leaving especially after such a short time. Geting your next job will be a little harder but push on and you will find in time that this will merely be a blip in the road of your career.

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It probably wouldn't be worth the time and effort for a fancy or even plain barbed retort. I'd just keep it short and sweet, not unlike Paul Simon, there must be 50 ways...

Too bad if you really wanted to learn L&D, maybe you'll get the chance in a more friendly environment.

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Wendy - your resignation letter is perfect. Don't change it. I am sorry to hear of your "forced" resignation. What a profession...

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Mu apologies 'Cometothecradle". WendyM's resignation letter would be a perfect one to use. I am sorry to hear of your predicament. You probably don't want to hear this but it might be best thing for you - sounds like crappy place to work anyway. You'll be fine - good luck...

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THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH, YOUR KIND WORDS HAVE MADE ME FEEL ALOT BETTER ABOUT THE SITUATION

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