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I will be resigning from an office job as I have received an offer for a remote job doing the same role.

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I will be resigning from an office job as I have received an offer for a remote job doing the same role.

How do I explain in my resignation letter that I've received an offer I cannot refuse as this is something I always wanted.

For context I have been with this company exactly 1 year .. and will hand it in today as soon as I sign it.

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  1. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    CONGRATS on the offer!

    Not sure where you are geographically but if you've just received an offer letter and the background check has not cleared yet, I would consider holding off handing in your resignation until everything has cleared.

    That said, you don't need to explain anything to anyone. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing. If they push you for details about your new job that you don't want to disclose, just say "I'd rather not share that at this time".

    Short and to the point:

    Dear Boss:

    Please accept this as my written notice of resignation effective July 27, 2024. Thank you for the opportunity.

    Thanks!

    Happy Anonymous

  2. Kim Raper

    Share no details, only indicated resignation and date of last day.

  3. Anonymous

    If you feel like you must say something (you don't), only state that you have been offered a position more aligned with your career goals. Then, thank them for the opportunity and experience (if you feel so inclined), followed by the last day you plan to work.

  4. Anonymous

    Keep it short and sweet....

    Thank you for the opportunity, etc. Do not mention why you are leaving. None of their business.

  5. Anonymous

    You never explain. Ever.

    Your resignation letter should read:

    Please accept my resignation. Thank you for the opportunity. My final day will be xxx

  6. Anonymous

    As everyone has said you don’t need to put any reasons in your letter. If coworkers ask after you turn in your resignation, it is perfectly fine to say, “I have the opportunity to work remotely which is very valuable to me.”

    It’s also fine to say, “I was offered an opportunity that made sense for me to take,” which is a polite way of saying it’s none of their business.

  7. Anonymous

    That might go in an email OP sends to colleagues after the resignation is in but there is no reason to put all that in a notice letter/email.

  8. Anonymous

    You don’t have to tell them why you are resigning. Just put in your two weeks and thank them for the time you be had with them. Sign it and be done. They don’t need to n kw why you are leaving. U less you are trying to get them to counter

  9. Anonymous

    I wouldn’t even bother with that. Never take a counter offer. They will only use it to keep you there until they can get your replacement on board.

  10. Anonymous

    Dear _______:

    I will be moving on to a new position and am therefore resigning my role with [insert name of current company] at the close of business on [insert day of week, calendar date.]

    I have learned a great deal at [insert name of current company] and wish you the best going forward. If I can be helpful in any way, please let me know.

    Sincerely,

  11. Anonymous

    Why explain anything at all.

    Short and sweet is sufficient after 1 year.

  12. Mariana Marini

    You really don’t need to explain yourself in the letter; just have a professional conversation with your manager before sending the letter… during the conversation, you can tell them that you were offered a remote job, which is more aligned with your aspirations!

    Wishing you much success in your new job!

  13. Anonymous

    You don’t explain anything other than you are resigning to pursue other opportunities.

  14. Alexis Gladstone

    You don’t need to explain anything. Just write that you will be resigning effective X date. If you’d like you can add that you’ve enjoyed working there.

  15. Anonymous

    As so many others have stated - you definitely don’t need to explain. And if your manager asks, you can simply say “I was offered a great opportunity that made sense for me to take.”

  16. Anonymous

    Be professional, have an in person meeting with your direct manager and face to face speak to them about getting recruited away for a role that allows you to work 100% remotely and that is something that might allow you more time in your personal life and to work in a new venture that is doing something that interests you. Let them know you will give them 2 weeks notice and that if needed you can help write a guide/list of what you did for the next person they hire into the role. Don't burn the bridge, because you will need them as a reference in the future and if the new position does not work out (not every remote role is great) then you can use them sooner. Good luck and congrats on the new position.

  17. Anonymous

    You don’t owe anyone an explanation. Tell them that you’ve accepted a new role, and X date will be your last day. Thank them for the opportunity and keep moving forward.

  18. Anonymous

    Why would you explain?

  19. Anonymous

    Is direct language not a thing anymore? Take the second half of your first sentence and put it in the letter, sign, submit.

  20. Anonymous

    Don't explain anything. You owe them know explanations

  21. Bosslady811715

    You don't need to explain. They would drop you as soon as they found someone cheaper to work your position.

    "Thank you for this past year learning and growing! It is with mixed feelings that I inform you that I have been offered a position elsewhere that is a better fit for my lifestyle. Effective (blah) I will be ending my work position here at BUSINESS. Again, thank you for the opportunity and learning experience here.

  22. Anonymous

    I think Bosslady811715's text is just fine. I'd use it word for word. At most--and I mean at most--you might personalize it a little with a sentence or two if there's anyone you'd like to thank, but don't overdo it and don't sound apologetic or negative. I wouldn't even mention the remote bit in the letter.

    In situations like this generally the less said the better.

  23. Anonymous

    As everyone else has said, no explanation. “I am resigning from my position as Chief Bottle Washer effectivr (date).” If you’re asked in an exit interview, you can tell them then that one of the big attractions of this new role is it’s 100% remote

    The only reason to bring it up before then would be if you would stay in your current role if they would let you work from home.

  24. Anonymous

    If the job has been good to you, explain why you're leaving as simply "I've been offered an equivalent position that is remote," and provide them with 2 weeks notice. It's important to be upfront because 1- they could come back with a better offer and 2-you may need their recommendation one day. I live/work in a smaller city and it's amazing how almost everyone is connected somehow. And it's really sad how so many people assume that companies are cold and don't care about their employees. I have always worked for companies that genuinely care about their staff (and I know it's not an act because I've been on the operating board). Even if I can't change policy to keep a good employee, it is useful to know why they left so maybe over time we can adjust policies.

  25. Anonymous

    You don't owe them an explanation. You just state that you are resigning and your last day is [Date]. "Thank you for this opportunity..." and whatever you feel would be a nice thing to stay about the role you have done over the past year and how it contributed to your education and experience, etc., and that's it. The latter isn't necessary either but it's a nice touch.

  26. Monica Mercer

    Agree. If you later get an exit interview you can go into more details if you choose to.

  27. Renee DeSantis

    I disagree with those saying that you should not provide a reason. As someone who interviewed and hired hundreds of people over a 30+ year career, I can tell you that as someone who took great pains to hire the right person for each job, train and mentor, to lose someone who is learning and contributing after a year is a real punch in the gut. If you were a good employee who seemed to like your co-workers and job, it would really bother me not to know what I could have done differently to keep you or what happened that I should most definitely know about and perhaps try to fix. Maybe I would do nothing except file the reason away as a justification to change policy. Maybe I would counter offer. Maybe I would make a mental note to listen more closely during the interview process and understand how important 100% remote working is to the candidate. But please don't be coy. It changes the dynamic from a very common professional exchange to an unnecessarily frustrating and, from my perspective, annoying one.

  28. Anonymous

    Resignation letter is not the correct venue for this sort of feedback - it only needs to be short, sweet and to the point. If the employer is interested in more of the whys, they can schedule a meeting with OP to learn more or OP can do an exit interview.

  29. Chrissy Regan Smythe

    Providing a reason is a courtesy. This person is leaving for a better opportunity for her. It’s part of doing business to lose employees. And let’s face it, companies don’t hesitate to let their employees go without explanation.

  30. Vickie Fig.

    I have a different opinion. The OP should keep the resignation brief, stating they've taken another position elsewhere, thankfulness, their last date and final admin details. As a person who hires and trains, you know some people are good fits for companies or not. Maybe they've outgrown their position and want to move on. There's no guarantee either side will work out.

  31. Stephanie Bailey

    I can sympathize with your feelings, but this can and should be solved with an exit interview. It is not on the departing employee to provide more than the notice and intent.

  32. CYNTHIA

    It sounds as if her decision has been made. Negotiations for staying didn't seem to be part of the deal. If there was room for a counter, the salary and benefits should have been greater than those of the remote position. Just matching the remote offer would not have been enough. The cost of the better work/life balance offered by working remotely should be part of the equation. She does not owe any one a reason for enriching herself.

  33. Anonymous

    Companies do not provide interviewees with reasons they are not hired, do not provide laid off employees reasons why they were selected for termination and often do not provide employees reasons they were overlooked for promotion, companies also often behind the scenes illegally thwart employees future career opportunities by badmouthing them in hushed conversations with colleagues at other companies. When corporations start doing the right thing, the employees may feel comfortable sharing their reasons for leaving. People don't actively seek other opportunities and interviews when they are happy. Even if the OP was called out of the blue by the new company they had the moment where they could have turned down the interviews but they chose to proceed and chose to accept a new job. There is zero reason or responsibility on the part of the employee to alleviate YOUR frustration as the employer to share their personal reasons for leaving. These are conversations you should have with current employees to right set the culture. Find out what would entice a current employee to take an interview or leave. The employee leaving owes you nothing.

  34. jamieanita21

    Then let the dynamic change from the resigning employee to the employer to accomodate 'remote' options. This 'anonymous' employee does not need to be candidate to a workforce who will dump employees on a moment's notice. I've had an over 30+ year career of seeing companies let employees go without an explanation or severance. So, no to your response. 'Anonymous' make your exit polite, straightforward, and continue to spread good cheer.

  35. Anonymous

    You do not have to justify your choice. You received an offer that is a better fit for your goals. You have enjoyed your time with the company and your colleagues and wish everyone the best.

  36. KellyW43

    They do not need an explanation, just a thank you for the opportunity and your last day of work.

    Congratulations on the new position!

  37. CYNTHIA

    You don't have to explain or mention why you are leaving. A thank you for the time you spent with them is all they need.

  38. Annetta Moses

    Your resignation letter/email will be a permanent document in your employment file. It should be short and factual.

    Thank you for the opportunity at [company]. I am resigning from my position as [job title and division]. My last day with the the [company] is [mm/dd/yyyy]. I am will to assist in transferring my current work to other employees.

    Sincerely,

    Sign and date

    If you want to have a conversation and tell your manager you are leaving for a remote position do so. Your reason for leaving doesn't need to be in your resignation letter.

    Congrats on your new job!

  39. Anonymous

    This!!! 100% this.

  40. Anonymous

    Hi,

    You do not need to include that information. It should state that you're resigning, when you're resigning, your willingness to help your transition out of the role smoothly, and "thanks for the memories" (if you feel like it).

  41. Anonymous

    I wouldn't share the job is remote.

    What if your current organization speaks to your new employer saying they don't agree with their remote flexibility.

    I would keep this under wraps!

  42. Anonymous

    I'm sorry...but what???

  43. Anonymous

    I NEVER share where I'm going. If I had to take an office job, I would most definitely tell them I'm leaving for remote!

    The current company cannot tell the new one how to run its business!

  44. Anonymous

    I don’t think the current employer can influence the policies of the new. If you share, the thing you might have to be prepared for, is your current employer suggesting allowing you to work remote. Doubtful but some might…

  45. Afo Ogbeyalu Kalu

    One need not elaborate on their reasons for leaving in a resignation letter. The phrase, "I am pursuing an opportunity more in line with my career goals" would suffice.

    Elaboration can be done during an exit interview, if your company offers one, or you can post your experiences in a forum like Glassdoor . . .

    In any case, congratulations regarding your new endeavor.

  46. Pamela Baptiste

    Good Luck!

  47. Rosa Goes

    Like others mentioned, no need to give specifics why your leaving. Not even to request time with your manager about it unless you're looking for them to counter offer. Good luck to you!

  48. Anonymous

    They were willing to counter but the industry cannot work remotely so I would not even stay for more money .. I want the flexibility of remote working.

  49. LORI-ANN BURLINGAME

    It sounds like you are resigning because of the commute. This is not uncommon -- the price of gas, parking, bad weather, etc. Good luck on your new job!

  50. Anonymous

    Done it !!! And yess definitely you are right !

    Thank youuu

  51. Anonymous

    You don’t have to give them an explanation. How many times does a company lay people off without an explanation?

  52. Sam

    You don't owe them anything. They would not hesitate to fire you if they felt they could do better with someone else.

    Having said that, if you liked working with the company/your boss/your coworkers, tell them exactly what you said here. You have enjoyed the work, but your dream job came about.

    Or say nothing at all.

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