How to write a letter of Resignation, when your leaving on bad terms?

This is my letter, does this come across too strong. Is there a better way of writing it?





Dear Sir/Madam,





After recent events I am due a disciplinary hearing following on from a meeting with xxx xxxxxx about incorrect phoning in procedures. I will admit, in the past there have been some problems with me and the correct phoning in procedures, which have been dealt with properly and I will say they were entirely my fault. However the following incident I feel is completely unjustified.


The incident in question was on Wednesday 1st October. On the way to work I received a flat tyre and was stuck in the middle of nowhere without a phone for some time. By being stuck, this meant that I was unable to let anyone know I was going to be late until later on in the evening.


I could understand if I was at home when this happened, but the fact that I was riding my motorbike when I got the flat tyre, needless to say it was quite scary and I was lucky to escape not being injured, or perhaps something much serious. On top of that, by not having my phone on me, this made an already bad day become much worse.


Despite all that happened, I was utterly disgusted with the replies I got when finally arriving at work and explaining what happened. “It’s not the companies problem” and “You should have had your phone on you”. These phrases left me feeling so angry that I actually began to feel ill, which I didn’t think was possible until now.


Due to these events, this has made me realise, that for a company to think so little of me, and seem to care less about my safety and my welfare, and to be more worried about their statistics and the correct procedures, I find it to be absolutely disgusting. This is why I have come to the conclusion that Marks and Spencer, is not a company I want to work for anymore, and so I am regrettably handing in my notice.


Yours Faithfully


How to write a letter of Resignation, when your leaving on bad terms?
I don't think you should go in so much in detail and use emotive words like ';disgusted'; in your letter. Keep in professional.





Just say something like, you would like to explore other career options and that you thank them for the experience you've received in the company.





Even though you may be feeling really horrible, you'll never know how you're going to cross paths with these people in the future. Never burn bridges, that's what I feel.How to write a letter of Resignation, when your leaving on bad terms?
Make it sound simple and to the point instead of going into details. Anyway you are leaving the firm, why carry bad memories along with you.
I think this is fine as long as you don't expect a reference :)
It's too long. Keep it short; Dear sir/madamn I am resigning as a result of the recent meeting with xxx xxxxxx. And it is clear that it is time to end my employment with XXXX company. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, (your name)





PS always keep a copy of all this type of correspondance.
To whom it may concern:





As an employee of an institution of higher education, I have a few very basic expectations. Chief among these is that my direct superiors have an intellect that ranges above the common ground squirrel. After your consistent and annoying harassment of myself and my co-workers during the commission of our duties, I can only surmise that you are one of the few true genetic wastes of our time. Asking me, a network administrator, to explain every little nuance of everything I do each time you happen to stroll into my office is not only a waste of time, but also a waste of precious oxygen. I was hired because I know about Unix, and you were apparently hired to provide amusement to myself and other employees, who watch you vainly attempt to understand the concept of ';cut and paste'; for the hundredth time.





You will never understand computers. Something as incredibly simple as binary still gives you too many options. You will also never understand why people hate you, but I am going to try and explain it to you, even though I am sure this will be just as effective as telling you what an IP is. Your shiny new iMac has more personality than you ever will. You walk around the building all day, shiftlessly looking for fault in others. You have a sharp dressed useless look about you that may have worked for your interview, but now that you actually have responsibility, you pawn it off on overworked staff, hoping their talent will cover for your glaring ineptitude. In a world of managerial evolution, you are the blue-green algae that everyone else eats and laughs at. Managers like you are a sad proof of the Dilbert principle.





Seeing as this situation is unlikely to change without you getting a full frontal lobotomy reversal, I am forced to tender my resignation, however I have a few parting thoughts.





1. When someone calls you in reference to employment, it is illegal to give me a bad recommendation. The most you can say to hurt me is ';I prefer not to comment.'; I will have friends randomly call you over the next couple of years to keep you honest, because I know you would be unable to do it on your own.





2. I have all the passwords to every account on the system, and I know every password you have used for the last five years. If you decide to get cute, I am going to publish your ';favourites list';, which I conveniently saved when you made me ';back up'; your useless files. I do believe that terms like ';Lolita'; are not usually viewed favourably by the administration.





3. When you borrowed the digital camera to ';take pictures of your mothers b-day';, you neglected to mention that you were going to take pictures of yourself in the mirror nude. Then you forgot to erase them like the techno-moron you really are. Suffice it to say I have never seen such odd acts with a ketchup bottle, but I assure you that those have been copied and kept in safe places pending the authoring of a glowing letter of recommendation. (Try to use a spell check please, I hate having to correct your mistakes.)





Thank you for your time, and I expect the letter of recommendation on my desk by 8:00 am tomorrow.





One word of this to anybody, and all of your little twisted repugnant obsessions will be open to the public. Never f-- k with your systems administrators, because they know what you do with all your free time.





Sincerely,
Wow, sounds like the worst day in history.





As for the letter, I honestly wouldn't send it. You will probably have to work again, and perspective employers would probably call Marks and Spencer' HR department for a reference. They HR department my not have the specifics of the letter, but they would have your call in history. I would try leaving on as good terms as possible, and try to get a reference from someone in your department. If you have a reference that worked beside you, they would probably skip the HR department and your call in history. I would try a letter like:





Dear so and so,





I would like to respectfully resign from my position at Marks and Spencer. I would like to thank Marks and Spencer for the employment opportunity that they gave me. I learned a lot from this position, and feel that it is time for me to use this knowledge for even more personal growth.





Sincerely
I do sympathize with your bad experience. However, I can tell you than no employer is very tolerant about people just not showing up, regardless of the reason. It also sounds like it happened more than once, and gave them reason to potentially question your story.


Although it was an accident, think about it from an employers point of view. They could have fired you for this. In this economy, you may not want to burn any bridges, especially in writing.


They can reveal to other employers that you left on what they considered hostile terms- over your own unattendance. I would just put in a two weeks notice (if you're sure you want to leave), and say it's due to a better opportunity.
Just calm down, relax, and don't worry too much. Smile broadly and don't worry about anything.





I'll help you out here if you like. Read the letter I wrote:





Dear Sir/Madam,





As you know that I was almost injured in an accident that shook me very much, I feel almost as in pain regrettably not able to call you at the time of the accident. Despite this, I would like you to understand that I like to work for you, and love my job with passion, and there shouldn't be any excuse for me not to call you.





However, after explaining you of no phone availability during my accident, I was unable to reach you. Please do forgive me for this, and not reflect upon my past phoning procedures as this situation was entirely beyond my control for that moment of my life.





I, thank you in advance, for understanding me, and I look forward in continuing to be a valuable employee for your organization.





Sincerely,


.............








Relax buddy! Things will be alright :)





Hope this letter helps.
I am not sure what a disciplinary hearing is. But if it is a hearing to determine whether you are eligible for some sort of benefits I would not include your first paragraph the way that you have worded it.





I would also completely erase the paragraph that starts with ';I could understand';. Whoever reads that honestly could really care less.





Also in your closure line you said ';regrettably'; I would use another word there if you are not indeed regrettably turning in your notice.





Good luck in finding a better job!





I would write it as ';After recent events I am due a disciplinary hearing following on from a meeting with xxx xxxxxx about incorrect phoning in procedures. I will admit, in the past there have been some problems with me and the correct phoning in procedures, which have been dealt with properly and I FOR WHICH I ASSUME COMPLETE RESPONSBILITY.


However the following incident I feel is completely unjustified.





The incident in question HAPPENED on Wednesday 1st October. On the way to work I received a flat tyre and was stuck in the middle of nowhere without a phone for some time. By being stuck, this meant that I was unable to let anyone know I was going to be late until later on in the evening.


Despite all that happened, I was utterly disgusted with the replies I got when I arrived at work and UPON explaining what happened. “It’s not the companies problem” and “You should have had your phone on you”. These phrases left me feeling so angry that I actually began to feel ill, which I didn’t think was possible until now.


That experience made me realise, that for a company to think so little of me, and seem to care less about my safety and my welfare that they are not a company I wish to continue employment with (company). I am therefore turning in my resignation, effective (insert date).