Resignation Letter for a Better Opportunity
When you are leaving for another offer, the letter does not need to name the new employer or the salary. Say you are moving on to a new opportunity, thank your manager for what you learned, and focus the rest on the handover — burning nothing is the point.
Other resignation letter formats
Common questions
How much notice do I have to give?
Whatever your employment contract specifies — commonly two weeks to three months. If the contract is silent, statutory minimums in your country apply. Check the contract before you name a last working day in the letter.
Should I say why I am leaving?
You are not required to. 'Personal reasons' or 'a new opportunity' is enough. Detailed complaints belong in an exit interview, not in a permanent file document.
Can I resign by email?
Usually yes, and it creates a timestamp, but attach the signed letter as a PDF. Many HR systems require the formal letter for the personnel file regardless of how it was sent.
Can my employer refuse my resignation?
No. Resignation is your decision. An employer can hold you to your contractual notice period, but they cannot refuse to accept that you are leaving.
