Leaving a Job

Leaving a job, whether by choice, via retirement, or due to some unforeseen circumstance, can be tough. Learn the best practices for leaving a job on the right foot.

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How To Withdraw a Resignation (With Examples)
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How and When to Retire From a Job
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How to Handle Taking a Career Break
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How to Change Careers Without Going Back to School
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How to Gracefully Leave a Job You Hate
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How to Make a Career Change at 50
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10 Signs You Hate Your Job
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What To Know About Making a Career Change at 40
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What To Know About Making a Career Change at 30
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Taking a Year Off Work: How To Take a Gap Year
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The Worst Times to Quit Your Job
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What to Do When You Quit and Your Boss Wants You to Stay
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Reasons Not to Quit Your Job Right Away
Tips for a Successful Mid-Career Change
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Can an Employer Fire You By Phone, Email, or Text?
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How Often Do People Change Careers?
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Should You Switch From Working Mom to Stay-At-Home Mom
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How to Tell If It Is Time to Move on to a New Job
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How To Change Job Fields
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Things to Avoid Writing in a Resignation Letter
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Write a Resignation Letter for Unsatisfactory Working Conditions
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What to Know About Pay When You Give 2 Weeks Notice
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What You Should Ask an Employer When You're Fired
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Top 10 Things Not to Say or Do If You're Fired
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Resignation Letter for Travel Abroad Sample
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Sincere and Appreciative Resignation Letters
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Sample Resignation Letter Due to a Scheduling Conflict
This illustration lists tips for writing a resignation letter for a new job including "Speak to your boss first," "Then write a resignation letter," "State when you will leave," "Keep your reasons brief," "Stay positive and offer your help," and "Provide contact information."
Resignation Letter Example for a New Job Opportunity
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Resignation Letter for a Job That's Not a Good Fit
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Resignation From a New Job Letter Example
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How to Resign From an Internship (With Letter Examples)
This illustration offers tips for resigning due to health reasons including "See if you are eligible for leave benefits and/or workers' compensation, rather than resigning," "Always speak with your manager first, in person, when possible," "Provide two weeks' notice, if able," and "In a resignation letter, provide as much or as little information about reasons for quitting as you're comfortable with."
Resignation Letter Examples Due to Health Issues
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Resignation Letter for Career Growth Example
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Sample Resignation Letters for Contracts and Clients
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Resignation Letter Due to Better Salary and Benefits
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Pregnancy Resignation Letter Samples
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Resignation Letters for Personal Reasons
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Immediate Resignation Letter Examples
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Resignation Letter for Family Reasons
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How to Resign From a Temporary Job
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Going Back to School Resignation Letter Example
Tips for writing a short-notice resignation letter
Short Notice Resignation Letter Examples
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Best Resignation Letter Examples
This illustration offers tips for writing a resignation letter without notice including "Speak to your employer first," "Clearly state your last day," "Keep your letter brief," "Express gratitude," "Ask any questions about your final paycheck, company equipment, benefits, and other details," and "Provide contact information."
No Notice Resignation Letter Examples and Writing Tips
How to submit your resignation
Resignation Letter Format
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Resignation Letter Sample for During or After Maternity Leave
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Resignation Letter With 24 Hours Notice Example
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Professional Resignation Letter Examples
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Part-Time Job Resignation Letter Samples and Tips
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Sample Letters of Intent to Resign
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How to Write a Heartfelt Resignation Letter With Examples
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Resignation Letter Example With Advance Notice
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Resignation Letter Due to Company Changes Example
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Questions Employers Might Ask You in an Exit Interview
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What to Expect in a Severance Package
How to Handle Getting Fired
How to Handle Getting Fired
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Retirement Resignation Letter Examples
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What To Include in a Resignation Letter
Text reads: "Tips for writing a resignation email: give 2 weeks' notice; state the date you plan on leaving; use a clear subject line; don't go into details; express gratitude; offer to assist with the transition"
Resignation Email Message Examples
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What Not to Include in a Resignation Letter