When the opportunity knocks on your door, it is seldom possible to reject just because of the absence of a sufficient notice period. These desperate times call for desperate measures when you need to type a short notice resignation letter, in case you are not serving the standard one month (or two months).
當機會來臨，往往是措手不及。任職獵頭公司期間，見過無數例子是新公司等不及求職者，要求對方提早履新，這時候除了記得簽訂合約保障自己之外（以免辭職後新公司反口），你還需要一封Short Notice短期通知的辭職信，以下有一些例子供你參考，希望能幫助大家。
Sample 1
Dear (Recipient’s name),
Please accept this letter as notice of my resignation from the role of (Sales Manager) at (Office Daily company).
Although my employment contract currently states that a notice period of (one month) is required, I would like to request that this be reduced to (two weeks), therefore, completing my current employment on (1 May 2020 – Your last day).
I hope that we can come to an agreement, and I apologize sincerely for any inconvenience my short notice may cause you or my fellow coworkers. I will ensure that I do everything possible to finalize current projects, and provide a handover of all work to colleagues.
Despite the short notice of leave, I really appreciate all the great experience and opportunities given to me whilst working at (Office Daily company) I have loved being part of the team, and I am extremely grateful for being given the opportunity to work for you. If there is anything more I can do to ensure that the transition of workflow is as smooth as possible, please do let me know.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
Sample 1註解：特別注意notice period因人而異，此sample以one month作例子，如你的合約訂定離職需兩個月或三個月通知，緊記因應自己合約而填寫；reduced to (two weeks）亦是範例，請因應你需提前多少離開而填寫，例如你只需提早一星期走，此處填one week便可以。
Sample 2
Dear (Recipient’s name),
This letter is to notify you that I would no longer be able to fulfill my duties as a (Sales Manager) at (Office Daily company), effective from (1 May 2020 – Your last day). I have gotten an opportunity at one of my preferred companies, and they need me to start immediately.
I hope you would accept the resignation in lieu of the bright proposition which lies for me in my next organization. I have had a wonderful time at this company, and thankful for the exposure the management has provided in developing my professional coding skills.
Let me know if I can be of any assistance to the replacement employee on the post. I would give my best to speed her up to date with the procedures. I have included my contact information below as well.
Please do the needful.
Sincerely
（Your name）
Sample 2註解：你應該能看得出這封short notice辭職信比起sample 1更急促，甚至可以理解為要立即走，故此在最後三段的用字及語氣會天有禮貌，並展示出在最短時間內願意提供最大協助。
Sample 3
Dear (Recipient’s name),
This is to notify you that I would like to resign from my position as (Sales Manager) effective immediately from (tomorrow). I apologize for the disruption caused by my resignation. However, I have made my partner up-to-date with the developments, and she will be able to help my replacement to catch up.
I have nothing but great memories in your organization, and it would help me in my journey in more ways than a few. Thank you for your continued support of my abilities. I hope you understand my situation and accept my letter of resignation.
If possible, kindly mail me my final pay-check to the above-stated address.
Sincerely
(Your name)
Sample 3註解：同樣是一封非常急促的辭職信，範例中以 (tomorrow）作例子，請因應你的情況而更改字眼。
Sample 4
Dear (Recipient’s name),
Please accept this letter as my official resignation effective (20 May 2020). If I were able, I would have provided you with at least a (two-week notice), however, I accepted a job offer for a position that begins immediately. I hope you accept my apologies for such short notice.
Thank you for providing me with this opportunity and helping me to develop new leadership strategies.
Please let me know if I can make this transition easier. I have started to compile notes on important projects I am not able to complete before my departure.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
Sample 5 – Personal reasons
Dear (Recipient’s name),
Please accept this letter as my resignation from (Office Daily company). Unfortunately, due to (health reasons), I won’t be able to provide the standard (one month) notice. My last day at the company will be this (Thursday, August 1, 2020).
I apologize for the short notice. I’ve enjoyed working together tremendously, and have learned so much from your management. Please let me know what I can do in the next few days to help ease the transition.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
(Your Name)
Sample 5註解：這封是含有 personal reason (個人原因) 的 short notice 辭職信，範例中採用了 health reasons (健康理由）作示範，你可以因應個人處境切換離職原因。