The resignation letter
A resignation letter should be short and unemotional. It is not the place to mention your frustrations or disappointments.
Your letter should be two to three sentences at most. It should indicate today's date, then confirm your decision to resign and when your last day of work will be. You might add a single sentence to fill it out.
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