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Activity 2: The “What-Ifs” of Resignation Letters

Mark whether you agree or disagree with recommendations in the following scenarios.

1. Raul is a hard worker. He has been at his company for three years, and he has a great

relationship with his boss. Raul should take the opportunity to ask for a recommendation

letter in his resignation letter.

[Agree] [Disagree]

2. Sharon is not employed, but she does volunteer at a local school since she wants to be a

teacher someday. She has been volunteering for a year, and she has been volunteering

extensively for the past six months. She is more than a familiar face, and the children

expect to see her weekly. Since Sharon is only volunteering, she should not write a

resignation letter.

[Agree] [Disagree]

3. Walker rarely sees his supervisor. He should email his supervisor his resignation letter.

[Agree] [Disagree]

4. Patricia has been a member at her local church for three years. The past six months have

been difficult for Patricia. The church is under the leadership of a new pastor, and she

believes his doctrine to be unsound. She has prayed, and her decision is made – she wants

to leave the church. She should submit a resignation letter.

[Agree] [Disagree]

Answer Key for Activity 2

1. Although Raul has a great relationship with his boss, he should submit his resignation

letter prior to asking for a recommendation letter. Resignation letters serve one purpose:

to state your departure from a company. While resignation letters may make your

supervisor more receptive to your request for a recommendation letter, it is not

appropriate to state this request in the context of your resignation letter.

2. Sharon is not paid for her time at the school, but she has served an integral role at the site.

Sharon should still provide a resignation letter, showing her consideration for her work

with the school and the children. Furthermore, Sharon wants to be a teacher, so she

should maintain her professionalism even though she is only volunteering.

3. Walker needs to submit his resignation letter in person, even if he has to take the

initiative to schedule a time with his supervisor to do so. If Walker and his supervisor

cannot schedule a time to meet, arrangements should be made for Walker to deliver his

resignation letter to the assistant manager or secretary.

4. Patricia is an official member at her local church, so she should consult the church’s

constitution for withdrawing membership. Some churches require a formal written notice,

while others may rescind membership after continuous absence for an established period

of time.

Writing a Resignation Letter, Fall 2014.

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