SUBJECT: Letter of Resignation

XXX
XXX
XXX

Dear XXX,

This is the end of the road for me with XXX; I would like to tender my resignation.

In little over a year, I was transformed from a euphorically passionate individual whose naïve desire to change the world blinded me from reality, to a monotonous person who wanted to please and simply get the job done.

I promised myself that when the time comes that I work for work’s sake instead of pure passion, I would leave; thus, I’m departing because I need to rejuvenate my passion.

Working in development is still my passion, but I need to be doing it with my principles intact, my opinions grounded, and I need to be doing it surrounded with like-minded, grounded individuals.

Sure, each person from this team is grounded, but I cannot feel that burning sensation I once had when I was doing development work for free, with volunteers.  Perhaps, there goes the line.  I probably found more meaning when I did it with people who placed themselves in that position with no return in wealth.  Now I’m surrounded with a group whose staying factor is comfort.

I must be assuming.  I’ve only been here a year while the rest had been dedicating their lives for 10 years.  Perhaps in their youth, they were also filled with passion.

But seeing how I can become 10 years down the road is disheartening, therefore, I’m avoiding reaching such a state.  I live for life, I live for desire, and I live for well-being, for myself and for others.  I stress myself.  I define myself as me with family and friends, me with my hobbies and interest, me with my growth and potential, me with my career, and me.  To lack myself in the equation would be the death of my life, hence, what I live for.

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Being with XXX has been the most challenging experience I encountered, and surely, I learned the most practical things.  I gained knowledge which I can use in continuing my career.  I had you, a commendable mentor, whose commitment and wisdom would be difficult to top.  My experience is invaluable and for being a grand starting point, I am indeed grateful.

We will cross paths once more, in this line of work, our network would certainly encounter each other.

Sincerely,

MMM