Resignation Due to Job Dissatisfaction

Job satisfaction plays an important role in the growth and success of any workplace. It depends on various factors, including interest in the work, good communication, teamwork, and more. However, it is uncommon for employees to feel completely satisfied with their jobs.

About 60% to 70% of professionals regularly express dissatisfaction with their job positions. Therefore, the organization should pay attention to this issue and take steps to improve it. It is important to plan and apply different strategies to increase employee satisfaction.

Job dissatisfaction can be caused by many factors. It often begins when employees’ expectations are not fulfilled. As their dissatisfaction grows, they may eventually think about quitting their jobs. Employees may resign for several reasons, such as:

  1. They are not interested in the type of work and are only doing it out of necessity.
  2. Their salary does not match their experience and skills.
  3. There is little or no opportunity for career growth.
  4. The company has a poor work environment, with unethical or careless management.

There can be many reasons for job dissatisfaction, which may lead to an employee resigning. The resignation letter should be clear and to the point, without including unnecessary details. If the employee wishes to mention their dissatisfaction, it should be stated politely. The letter should also include the company name, the employee’s and manager’s names, the signature, and the date.

A sample resignation letter is attached as follows.

Sample Letters

#1

I am writing to formally resign from my job, with a notice period of 1 week. July 28th shall be my last working day at the office.

Although the company provides a decent work environment, I am not satisfied with my overall salary package. I carry out my work duties with complete dedication and responsibility. However, the offered compensation does not justify the workload. Additionally, there are few prospects of future increment. This diminishes work motivation and leads to job dissatisfaction.

I truly appreciate the opportunity to work at this reputable organization. I am grateful for the learning and experience I gained here.

Thank you for your support.

#2

I am writing this letter as my official resignation from my post as the (job title), effective from (date). This is in accordance with the company’s policy requiring a two-week notice before resignation.

Although it has been a great experience working here, the long working hours and limited annual leave have been affecting my work-life balance. I usually work 4 to 5 extra hours every day after my official work time. This is not only physically exhausting, but it has also been affecting my mental health. As a result, I feel it is in my best interest to step away from the job.

I am grateful for the experience I have gained at this organization. I shall fulfil all my pending tasks during the notice period. I also request that you arrange the clearance of my final dues and issue my experience letter.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

#3

Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the position of [designation] at the company. During my time here, I experienced significant dissatisfaction and discomfort, which caused ongoing stress. These challenges have led me to make the difficult decision to step down from my role.

Since my promotion to manager, I have struggled to perform my duties effectively. I am overwhelmed with work and constantly juggling multiple tasks. I have requested additional staff from the training department several times, but my requests have been repeatedly ignored.

I am completely exhausted and want to leave the job right away. It has also taken a serious toll on my personal life, leaving me with little time to spend with my family.

I am writing to resign from the company formally. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your team and for the valuable experience I gained during my time here.

Sincerely,

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Resignation Letter due to Job Dissatisfaction

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