Resignation Pro

How do you write a good letter of resignation?

I have had many issues with this company. Many of the very important policies have not been followed, ie, drug policy. I told a manager that I was uncomfortable working with someone because they were consistently high on drugs while on the job, a policy which they claimed to be serious about enforcing. This employee was caught red-handed and not fired, reprimanded, or anything and STILL holds his high position. I was told to just deal with it. I've been there 14 months, I know every aspect of that store and can do it well and with my eyes shut, and yet they still pass me up for promotions without giving any sort of good reason regarding my work. I've passed all of the tests, I'm solely responsible for opening the kitchen area of the store, I'm excellent at customer service and I get along well with the co-workers, without getting too close to them. And yet they STILL refuse to promote me. I'm tired of the run-around and sick of the lack of follow-through from management. How do I write a letter of resignation that will go to the general manager, the regional manager, and the owner of the business that explains these issues that need to be resolved without screwing myself? And if I don't write that type of letter, what SHOULD I write?

Public Comments

1. If you want the letter to make its way up the corporate ladder you have to make triplicate copies and send them directly to these upper management people. Is there not an HR department at head office? Check the company's website. A letter should go to them too. Addition: Myself, I would write a vague resignation letter first. Then after getting my new job, I would write the "real" resignation letter to upper management. I would say that I respect the business itself but not my immediate supervisor's attitude. Then list the details. http://www.letterwritingguide.com/resignation.htm
2. To be perfectly blunt, how concerned are you with the welfare of the company after you leave? If they are continually doing obviously stupid stuff like that, what if you just left well enough alone and let customers and clients find out for themselves? I'm not saying they should be getting away with things, just more concerned with them screwing you over. Can you find another job before you leave this one? Then it wouldn't matter so much what you told the powers that be. Good luck!
3. Keep your letter short and positive -in other words you can touch on a couple of subjects that bother you but make it a positive statement. For example "Please accept this letter as a formal resignation. I've enjoyed working with (name the company) but feel my talents are better suited in a position (company or occupation) that I can contribute to in a positive way. My last day will be ____". Sincerely...... Anyway keep it short and sweet. Bitching at them for all the bad stuff won't make a difference (as you can see it hasn't thus far) so be positive and I'm sure you will get something you are better suited for. Also we have to choose our attitude -I know it's hard but you own it -make it easier on yourself. (You know you won't be there forever -this could be a very good thing).
4. I quit.