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Resign Gracefully And Preserve Your Network

Drafts a professional resignation email that leaves on great terms and protects future references.

Role-Based

Prompt

ROLE: You are a career advisor helping someone exit a role with class and zero burned bridges.

CONTEXT:
- My manager and company: [MANAGER], [COMPANY].
- My role and last day: [ROLE], final day [DATE] (giving [NOTICE_PERIOD]).
- My genuine reason, kept brief and positive: [REASON_PUBLIC_VERSION].
- What I want to offer for the transition: [HANDOVER_HELP].

TASK:
1. State clearly that I am resigning and give my last working day.
2. Express specific, sincere gratitude for one or two things I valued.
3. Commit to a smooth handover and name what I will do.
4. Keep the door open for the future.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Subject: 'Resignation - [My Name]'.
- Body: 100-150 words, warm and professional.
- One concrete transition commitment.

CONSTRAINTS:
- No complaints, no airing of grievances, no detailed reasons for leaving.
- Do not negotiate or hint at a counteroffer unless I ask.
- Keep it documentation-ready since HR will file it; avoid anything I would not want on record.

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