The simple resignation letter:

Hi [Manager],

Please accept this email as formal notice of my resignation from [Company]. My last day will be [Date].

I'm grateful for my time here and the opportunities I've had. Happy to support a smooth handoff over the next two weeks.

Best, [Your Name]

That's it. Edit the bracketed fields, send.

Sample (filled in)

Hi Sarah,

Please accept this email as formal notice of my resignation from Acme Corp. My last day will be May 16, 2026.

I'm grateful for the past three years and the opportunities I've had on the Platform team. Happy to support a smooth handoff over the next two weeks.

Best, Maya Chen

Variants

Even shorter:

"Please accept this as formal notice. Last day [Date]. Happy to help with handoff."

Slightly warmer:

"It's been a meaningful chapter. Please accept this as my formal two weeks' notice; my last day will be [Date]. I'd love to help make the transition smooth."

What goes in

  • Formal notice statement
  • Last day
  • Brief gratitude
  • Offer to help

What doesn't go in

  • Reason for leaving
  • New job details
  • Complaints
  • Long emotional content
  • Personal details

Delivery

After verbal conversation with manager. Email is the documentation.

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