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| − | + | Regardless of your reasons for submitting your initial resignation letter, you might find yourself in a position where you've rethought the matter and really want to stay at your current job. Retracting a resignation letter does not always work, but there are ways you can go about it that will improve your chances of success. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#Submit a letter as soon as possible. As soon as you have made the decision to stay with your current job, you should write up a brief letter explaining that you would like to retract your resignation. Send this letter to your manager or to the Human Resources department within a day or two of your decision. | #Submit a letter as soon as possible. As soon as you have made the decision to stay with your current job, you should write up a brief letter explaining that you would like to retract your resignation. Send this letter to your manager or to the Human Resources department within a day or two of your decision. | ||
#*Sending in your written request comes first. After the proper person at your company has received the letter, you should then try to speak with that individual directly, either by phone or in person. | #*Sending in your written request comes first. After the proper person at your company has received the letter, you should then try to speak with that individual directly, either by phone or in person. | ||
| − | #[[Write | + | #[[Write a Business Letter|Use business letter format]]. The letter can be fairly short, but it should still be written as a formal letter. You need to show as much professionalism as possible when persuading your employer to accept your retraction since doing so will help demonstrate a greater degree of seriousness and respect. |
#*Write your name, address, and phone number at the top of the letter. | #*Write your name, address, and phone number at the top of the letter. | ||
#*Type the date below your contact information. | #*Type the date below your contact information. | ||
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#Move on when needed. When an employer rejects your retraction request, it might put you in a tight spot, especially if you do not have another job offer to fall on. Begin the job search as soon as you find out that a loss of employment is inevitable. | #Move on when needed. When an employer rejects your retraction request, it might put you in a tight spot, especially if you do not have another job offer to fall on. Begin the job search as soon as you find out that a loss of employment is inevitable. | ||
#*Learn to [[Survive-if-You-Cannot-Find-a-Job|survive while searching for a new job]]. There are various services, programs, benefits, and agencies designed to help those who are unemployed while they search for work. | #*Learn to [[Survive-if-You-Cannot-Find-a-Job|survive while searching for a new job]]. There are various services, programs, benefits, and agencies designed to help those who are unemployed while they search for work. | ||
| − | #*Actively [[Get | + | #*Actively [[Get a Job|look for new employment]] by updating your resume, preparing for interviews, and applying for open jobs. |
==Sources and Citations== | ==Sources and Citations== | ||
