WRITING A COVER LETTER

Description Notify your employer in writing of your intention to retire from your position. The letter template includes an end date and an offer to discuss transition of job duties to your successor. [Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear  [Recipient Name] : It is with a heavy heart that I submit my resignation. The last 15 years at  [Company Name] have been wonderful. However, after 40 years in the publishing industry, it is time for me to retire. I am looking forward to traveling, playing golf, and most importantly, spending time with my family, including my seven grandchildren. My last day at  [Company Name] will be  [Day and date] . I would be happy to meet with you at your convenience to discuss the transition of my duties to my successor. I wish the company and all its employees much success in the coming years. Sincerely, User [Title]

It is good to inform your employer about your retirement by writing a letter. A retirement letter is also helpful in conveying your gratitude to your subordinates. It is also helpful for the employer as it points the exact time of retirement. The employer then can manage the substitute to fill the post. Here is a sample writing retirement letter: From: Alex Pearl 46 A, Elms Street, London To: Mr. Roger Woods Albert Textiles, Industrial Area, London 15 th  June, 2010 Dear Mr. Woods, I would like to inform you that my tenure is about to complete and I am retiring from my position of Assistant Manager with Albert Textiles on July 15 th , 2010. I wish to thank you and all the staff members for making my job a memorable one and also for all the opportunities that were given to me. I am and will always be grateful to you for your kind support and encouragement and guidance which helped me a lot in my professional and personal development. Though I am retiring now but I have enjoyed my wo...

TO WHOM SO EVER IT MAY CONCERN Date: Dear All It is with a very heavy heart that I bid a farewell to all of you. ________ (date) will be my last day in the organization. It is time for me to retire, only from work though. It has been a great learning experience for me working with all of you. Even close to my retirement you all have helped me learn a lot. I would like to extend my deep gratitude to all my colleagues who have always given me the support I needed. I would also like to thank the organization for having that faith in me and restoring it in me time and again. Leaving for me is very tough with but it is not so difficult especially when I see the number of friends that I have made here. But I have not gone too far and can always be contacted at __________ (phone number) or my email address _______________ for any help that is required. I am looking forward to a few days of relaxation and recuperation but then plan to do something voluntary to keep myself occupied. Thanking yo...