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Anonymous

29 Jun 2021

Career

First-timer resigning: Email vs. Face-to-face

I received an offer from another company and will be resigning from my first official job. Need advice on what is the resignation norm here in Singapore. I'm wondering if it's ok to send an email telling my manager I'm resigning with my resignation letter attached, or if that is totally rude and I should be arranging a meeting with my manager instead to tell them face-to-face.

I'd definitely phrase the email very courteously, so tone is not (or less of) a factor here and delivery method is the main question. Thanks!

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I think it depends on how old your boss is? I have had younger colleagues who resigned by sending emails but when I resign it's always been a physical letter in envelope and I arrange a meeting. I'm 35+ so handing a physical letter is a like the norm to me. If your boss is as old as me or older, setup a meeting or ask for personal 1-on-1 time. There's no right or wrong way just managing expectations when u submit your resignation. Ensure a smooth handover and all.

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