Comments on: SAHM Resignation Letter

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:37:29 +0000

I was also looking for help on a resignation letter while on maternity leave. This can be sticky if you intended to return (and used benefits for the birth!).

I didn’t find anything online, so I just winged it. This is what I said:

With regret, I submit my resignation as Blah Blah effective immediately. I have thoroughly enjoyed my work at Blah Corp., but after experiencing the joy of being home with my new son, I have decided to stay home with him full-time. If a part-time position ever becomes available, I would love to work with Blah Corp in the future.

I deeply appreciate the skills I have gained and the friendships I have made here. I feel that the work done at Blah Corp. is crucial and I am glad I have been a part of it.

Since I planned carefully for a long maternity leave, I don’t anticipate there being much difficulty in this transition. However, I would be happy to help with the transition in any way I can. Feel free to contact me for any reason.

Sincerely,

Mom

{{I did try to work out returning for just a few hours a week at my job, but they needed someone full time and aren’t certain they have the budget for part-time. This is fine with me, as I was uncertain about whether I REALLY wanted to work a few hours a week}}

I hope this helps someone! I am still unsure about whether they will ask me to repay the money the company paid for my benefits during my leave. They are leagally able to do that–but realisticlly never do. My fingers are crossed!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:52:38 +0000

Any thoughts on a resignation letter for while you are still on maternity leave? I had every intention on returning to work, but my little boy has changed my world more than I could have ever imagined. There is no way that I can go back to work now. My husband and I have worked out all the financial aspects and now I just have to break the news to my employer. I am due to go back November 16th and I would like to inform them ASAP so they can have time to fill my position. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

By: Carrie Hill

Carrie Hill — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:40:53 +0000

Thanks for the letter ideas! Just recently I came to the realization that I needed to stay home and that it WAS something that was manageable…with a budget.

By: Mom

Mom — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:44:51 +0000

Ikiah,

Congratulations on your upcoming birth! I wish you the best and hope your transition from work to home is a smooth one!

~Maura

By: Ikiah

Ikiah — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:50:19 +0000

Thank you for those great resig letters. I am due in March, and plan to work through February.

I am excited to take care of my new baby.

By: Dominic

Dominic — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:34:11 +0000

Thanks!

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By: SD

SD — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:22:44 +0000

Thank you so much for offering these letters. They were a great help! Very appropriate and very effective. Thanks!