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Activity 1: Professional versus Unprofessional Resignation Letters

Read the two resignation letters from the fictional person Shannon Jackson as if you were her

employer. Shannon Jackson’s feelings toward her company are not any different, but she

expresses herself in different ways. Note the differences in the resignation letters. Record your

reactions to each of the letters.

Shannon Jackson

1234 E Capitol Expressway

San José, CA 95121

August 1, 2014

Steve Wilson

Hille-Jackson Law Firm

1234 S Winchester Blvd

San José, CA 95128

Dear Mr. Wilson,

Dear Mr.Wilson,

I would like to inform you that I am resigning

from my position as Office Services Clerk for

the Hille-Jackson Law Firm, effective August

15.

I have made the decision to be a stay-at-home

mother while my children are still young.

mother while my children are still young. Had

this work environment been friendlier, perhaps I

I wish Hille-Jackson Law Firm well!

would have maintained my position as a part-

time employee.

Sincerely,

I wish I could thank you for a supportive

environment or professional growth, but I would

be lying. Furthermore, what kind of role model

Shannon Jackson

would I be for my children if I settled for a

company that de-emphasized my contributions?

Unfortunately, the only thing I learned is that I

am able to persevere in a toxic environment like

Hille-Jackson Law Firm.

I cannot offer my assistance during this

transition period. I would not be the best

candidate to train my replacement.

Sincerely,

Shannon Jackson

Writing a Resignation Letter, Fall 2014.

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