It's time to quit and you have a 2 week notice period! There is a sample resignation letter format which you could look through.

Sample Resignation Letter 2 Weeks Notice

Ok, so you want to leave the present company for a bunch of reasons. You can, as long as you do it in a professional and positive manner. Don’t forget that it is a small world, what you say and do might spread and affect your reputation. A resignation letter is a tool that tells the company/employer that you no longer wish to be a part of the organization and the reasons why you took that decision. Writing these letters can be quite intimidating but your job is to make the affair seem as pleasant as possible. A few guidelines can help you frame the right kind of letter that takes you in the forward direction. Most companies have a one month notice period which means that you need to start jotting down the important pointers from at least two months before you leave. If the company policy says 1 month and you serve the period, there is no problem. But, what happens if the company has a 3-month or 1-month notice period and you can serve only 2 weeks due to circumstances? This is a sticky situation and you must tread carefully. Usually, the employer has the legal right to deny you termination or fire you on terms of non-compliance and even cut your pay on these accounts. This affects your chances with this firm in future along with your references and your current state of mind. Read this article on how to carefully draft a sample resignation letter with a 2 week notice.
 
Two Weeks Notice Resignation Letter
 
Sample Of A 2 Week Notice
 
Your Name
Your Address with zip code
Your Phone Number and Email
Date
 
Subject: Resignation from the post of ____________________.
 
Name of Employer
Title of Employer
Name of Organization
Office Address with zip code
 
Dear Mr. /Ms. (Last name)

I have worked with (name of company) for the past three years and I am writing this letter to announce my resignation, two weeks from this date.

As you might realize that it is not an easy decision for me to take for I have made friends and learned quality work since the time I joined here. My success in this company is owed to a lot of people whom I shall remember all my life. But, please take this as a personal request to grant me permanent leave from this organization.

Thanking you for all the opportunities and growth that you have provided me.
 
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
 
The above letter can be written if you are giving a 2 weeks’ notice period in compliance to your company policies. But, what happens if the company has a longer notice period and you can stay only for 2 weeks? How will you draft the letter then? Read the next example below.
 

Sample Of A 3 Month Notice Served In 2 Weeks

Your Name
Your Address with zip code
Your Phone Number and Email
Date
 
Subject: Resignation from the post of ____________________.
 
Name of Employer
Title of Employer
Name of Organization
Office Address with zip code
 
Dear Ms. / Mr. (Last Name)

There is no doubt that having worked with (name of company) for 10 years has provided me with immense opportunity and growth. But unhappy as it makes me, this letter is a formal notification for my resignation from the post of (name of post) owing to my husband’s immediate transfer abroad. I understand that the company’s policy has a 3 month notice period but due to the urgency of the matter, I’d appreciate if you could release me within a period of 2 weeks.

I would be very grateful for the same and it would be my honor if I can be of any assistance during this time.

Please accept my plea. Looking forward to hearing about the end date of my employment.
 
Thanking You,
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
 
This letter is a gentle and courteous way of framing a letter for leaving in time shorter than the notice period. However, for such a request to be accepted, the reason must be genuine and clearly defined in the letter.
 
The two templates above are basic examples of how to go about writing a resignation letter with a 2 week notice period. Hope you are reading this because you have moved on to greener pastures!


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