Due to illness/health reason

Immediate resignation can be submitted in situations where an employee does not have time to work during the notice period. For example in a situation where an employee is in need of quick medical treatment and will not be able to attend work for a long period of time. This issue might cause the employee to decide to resign from work effective immediately. Below is a sample application letter:

Sample Letter

This letter is to inform you that I, ‘Name of employee’ am submitting my resignation letter, effective immediately. Due to ‘Detailed reason for resignation for example health issue’, I do not know if and when I will be able to work again.

My time here at the ‘Name of Organization’ has been well spent as I have been able to experience and learn a lot from the different opportunities provided to me. I would like to thank the employees of the organization for making my time at work comfortable. However, my health does not allow me to continue working at the organization.

Thank you for providing me with the opportunity of working at ‘Name of Organization’. I hope you understand my situation and accept my resignation letter. Please consider today, ‘Date’ as my last official day at this organization. Looking forward to your positive response.

Immediate resignation letter due to stress

Work stress can affect a person’s mental and physical health immensely. The stress can cause poor work performance and motivational levels and cause the employee to feel unsatisfied with their job position in an organization. Therefore, job stress can lead to employees resigning from their jobs.

Dear ‘Name of Supervisor,

I, ‘Name of Employee’ am submitting this letter as my official resignation letter. Through working in this organization, I have been able to steadily advance in my career field. The opportunities provided to me have not only helped me enhance my skills but also helped me grow as a person.

However, due to my current job position as a ‘Job Post for example Assistant Supervisor’, I have been suffering because of the huge workload and the tasks assigned to me. I have tried taking time off however, it did very little for me. As I continue to work at the organization, my mental and physical health have been greatly affected and my work performance to deteriorate. It has also taken a toll on my personal life. I am not satisfied with my current position in life and have decided to take time off from work to reflect upon my personal life. Therefore, I am submitting this letter of immediate resignation. Please consider today, ‘Date’ as my last official day at this organization.

Thank you for all the guidance and opportunities provided to me by ‘Name of Organization’. I hope you will be understanding of my situation and accept my resignation.

Immediate resignation letter for a new job

In most countries, it is unacceptable to be an employee of more than one organization on a full-time contract. Therefore, if an employee accepts another job contract, they are required to seek immediate resignation from their previous organization.

Below is a sample letter:

Dear ‘Name of Manager’,

This letter is addressed to you as an immediate resignation letter. For the past ‘period of time’ that I have been a part of this organization, I have thoroughly enjoyed my work life. This job has provided me a great deal of knowledge and helped me enhance my abilities.

However, in order to further advance in my career, I have decided to accept a job offer from another organization. Therefore, please accept this letter as my resignation letter and consider today, ‘Date’ as my last official day at this organization, as per the laws set by the organizations regarding the one full-time job per employee.

Thank you for providing me with the opportunity of working at ‘Name of Organization’. I look forward to your positive reply.

Immediate resignation letter for personal reasons

Some situations and incidents that occur in peoples lives can cause them to resign from work immediately. For example, in situations where they are required to give all their time to an issue in life such as a sick family member or their own health issues. The employee is required to submit a letter of resignation to their organization.

Below is a sample letter:

Dear ‘Name of Supervisor’,

I, ‘Name of Employee’, ‘Job Position’, am submitting this letter as an immediate resignation letter. I have been a part of this organization for the past ‘number’ years and have experienced a wonderful time. There have been many opportunities provided to me to enhance old skills and gain new ones. I was able to maintain a great work relationship with the employees of ‘Name of Organization’ and did not have work-related issues.

However, due to a recent incident where ‘Details of the reason for resignation example, my family member was involved in an accident’. This incident has made me decide to resign from work as I will have to give all my time and attention to this issue. I will not be able to work for a long period of time, starting immediately. Please consider today, ‘Date’ as my last day of work and accept my resignation letter.

I thank the organization for providing me with the opportunity to learn and excel in my career. I look forward to your positive response.