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Resignation letter generator

Leave on good terms. Give us a few details and we will draft a gracious, bridge-preserving two-weeks-notice letter you can tweak and send. Works fully offline with a smart template — connect an API key for AI-written variations.

Fill in the form to generate your letter. The best resignation letters are brief, thankful, and offer to help with the transition.

How it works

How to give your two weeks notice

Tell your manager first

Share the news in person or on a call before anything in writing.

Send the written letter

Follow up with a short, professional letter to confirm your last day.

Offer to help hand off

Offer to document your work and train a replacement.

Keep it positive

Thank the team and leave the door open — you may need the reference.

What to include

What a good resignation letter includes

A clear statement that you are resigning, your last working day, a brief thank-you, and an offer to help with the transition. Leave out grievances and detailed reasons — keep those for a conversation.

Sample

Sample two weeks notice letter

Dear [Manager], I am writing to give formal notice of my resignation from [Role] at [Company]. My last working day will be [Date], two weeks from today. Thank you for the opportunity and support during my time here. I am happy to help hand off my work and train a replacement to make the transition smooth. Wishing the team continued success. Sincerely, [Your name]

Resignation letter FAQ

Two weeks is the standard in most roles and countries, and it is what keeps references warm. Senior or specialized positions sometimes warrant three or four weeks. Check your contract for any notice period you agreed to.

No. A resignation letter should be brief and positive — state that you are resigning, give your last day, thank the team, and offer to help with the transition. Save the reasons for a respectful conversation with your manager, if you choose to share them at all.

Yes. Tell your manager first, in person or on a call, then send the written letter to confirm it. Having them hear it from you rather than read it cold protects the relationship and your reference.

The same courtesy applies — schedule a call with your manager, then email the written notice. Offer to document your work and hand off accounts and access cleanly, which matters even more when no one can walk over to your desk.

Yes, and there is no signup. Enter your role, company, and last day and edit the draft it produces. When you are ready for the next step, find your next remote role on WFHJ.

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