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Avoid complaints, long explanations, or negotiation details.\nConfirm your final working date and offer to help with a reasonable transition.\n1. Standard Resignation Letter\nUse this when you want a formal letter or PDF attachment.\nCopy and Paste Template\n2. Short Email Version\nUse this if your company prefers email or if you have already spoken to your manager.\nCopy and Paste Email\n3. If You Are Asked Why You Are Leaving\nYou can stay polite without overexplaining. Keep the message neutral and future-focused.\nI have decided to accept another opportunity that aligns with my next career step.\nI am grateful for my time here, but I believe this is the right move for me at this stage.\nI would prefer to keep the details private, but I appreciate everything I have learned here.\n4. Counteroffer Caution Note\nQuestions to consider:\nWhy did it take my resignation for the company to address this?\nWill the original reasons I wanted to leave still be there in three to six months?\nCould accepting a counteroffer affect trust or future opportunities internally?\nDoes the new opportunity better support my long-term career goals?\n5. Final Date and Transition Checklist\n[ ] Final working date is confirmed in writing.\n[ ] Notice period aligns with employment agreement or company policy.\n[ ] Manager has confirmed transition priorities.\n[ ] Projects, passwords, files, contacts, and open items are documented where appropriate.\n[ ] Company property return process is confirmed.\n[ ] Benefits, vacation pay, commissions, expenses, or final pay questions are directed to HR/payroll.\n[ ] LinkedIn or reference relationships are kept professional.\nRecommended Tone","cbCaijxrP7BPb369","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijxrP7BPb369","docx",120453,"English","# Before You Send It\n## Standard Resignation Letter\n## Short Email Version\n## If You Are Asked Why You Are Leaving\n## Counteroffer Caution Note\n## Final Date and Transition Checklist","[{\"question\":\"What should you confirm before resigning?\",\"answer\":\"Confirm the new offer is signed and finalized. 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