After much thought on paving a new career path [what path it is I will disclose in due time], I tendered my resignation Thursday the past week.

The resignation came tediously long like child birth. In fact, the resignation letter had been drafted a couple of weeks ago. It had waited long to come out and expose itself at my company’s office. I have consulted friends, confidantes, mentors, and family members. Weighing matters out was actually easy but with caution still.  I could not simply resign. I am sending my siblings to college and give money to my parents monthly. Timing is of utter importance.

Then time came. My confidante from Canada advised me to go ahead with my plan while waiting for my immediate career to firm up in several days. And he I followed. I printed the resignation letter at our South Luzon Sales Office and left it at my line manager’s desk. However, she was at Rockwell for a meeting. Thus, I found it wise to email her my resignation notice.

How did it read? I kept it short and direct to the point. Yet, it was grateful and professional in tone. Read below:

After much evaluation, I now tender your office my notice of RESIGNATION as a DISTRIBUTOR BUSINESS SPECIALIST effective 30 days hereafter less applicable leaves.

Also, kindly accept my gratitude for a rewarding employment I have had with N***** PHILIPPINES. I greatly appreciate the opportunity I have been given to learn and develop for almost two years.  However, certain family needs must be met, and after much consideration, I have decided to pursue a different endeavor.

I have enjoyed working with N***** PHILIPPINE’S fine staff of professionals and colleagues and will miss my association here. Thank you for allowing me to serve N*****.