Sample Letter of Resignation (Medical Leave)
Sample Letter of Resignation
September 2, 2008
Dear Mr. / Ms. Smith,
It is with deep regret that I am writing this letter to notify you of my immediate resignation from the position of JOB TITLE with COMPANY NAME. This decision was made due to personal medical issues that have recently surfaced. Unfortunately the nature of my condition renders it necessary that I stop working effective today. I am aware of the inconveniences this will cause for you, and I can only offer you my most sincere apology.
Please know that this decision is medically necessary, and I have no other reason or desire to leave my job. My time working with you for COMPANY NAME has been an enjoyable experience. I cannot project how long I will have to undergo treatment, except that my recovery will exceed the acceptable time frame for me to request a medical leave, otherwise I would do so. I understand my abrupt departure may leave you with some questions about the current state of what I am working on, so plese feel free to e-maill me if there is something you think I can help you with. In the meantime, I will type up any notes I can think of and send them to you via e-mail.
I know that there may not be any positions open with COMPANY NAME that fit my qualifications when I have fully recovered. If that may be, I ask that you might provide me with a letter of recommendation to send out along with my resume. We can discuss it further when the time comes.
I truly want to thank you especially for being such a fair and honest employer, and for everything you have taught me in our time working together. As I said before, I resorted to this as a last measure, and if not for my health situation I would not be writing this letter. This has been a difficult time for me, but I know that I must take care of my health, that is what is most important right now. I hope that you understand why I am not able to give any notice at all, it is only because the situation is that dire.
Once again, I appreciate all you and COMPANY NAME have done for me, and honestly hope that we may have the opportunity to work together again one day in the future.
Sincerely,
JOHN DOE