Example immediate resignation letter
Alex Morgan
October 30, 2026
Jamie Lee
Acme Inc.
Dear Jamie Lee,
Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from my position as Marketing Manager at Acme Inc., effective immediately.
Thank you for the opportunity to work at Acme Inc.. I appreciate the support and experience I have gained during my time here.
I understand this gives you very little notice. I am happy to help where I can with the handover, including sharing documentation and status updates on my current work.
I wish you and the team continued success.
Sincerely,
Alex Morgan
Tips for your immediate resignation letter
- Check your contract. Leaving without notice can have consequences such as lost pay or bonus clawbacks.
- Keep the tone neutral. This is a written record that could be seen later.
- Return company property and ask HR in writing about final pay and benefits.
- If you feel unsafe or are being harassed, consider documenting events and speaking with an employment lawyer.
What to avoid
- Emotional language or accusations
- Deleting company files or data