[Manager Name],
This is my formal resignation from my position at [company], effective two weeks from yesterday. My last day of employment will be Friday, May 24th. While I appreciate the relationships I have formed with several of my peers throughout the company, I have observed that the management culture does not align with my personal values or professional goals. I will ensure my immediate peers have a smooth transition during this time.
I anticipate that my accrued PTO will be reflected in my final paycheck.
[Signed]
I was bullied so severely by my management that it caused a mental health crisis and I ended up having a completely nervous breakdown. This is a very large company with many branches. I am still a student and this is just a job to me, and I do not need it for a reference. I have no respect for my direct management and wanted to give a subtle fuck you to everything she has put me through mentally.
My father said the line about management was a terrible call and now that they will withhold my final pay. That I am obligated to do an exit interview now (I just read that I am not?) and that I can expect to be asked to stop working immediately now. He was concerned that if they don’t fire me immediately, work will be hell at the office. However I am hybrid and will be finishing half my my notice remote at home.
How badly did I mess up here?
EDIT: Hey everyone, quick update. I’m editing the main post because I figured it would be easier. On Monday, HR reached out to me and let me know they were honoring my two week notice and that they will be including all of my PTO in my final check. I was offered an exit interview, but I declined. I am on good terms with the two HR employees, and they each came over individually to check on me. We connected on socials and wished each other well. My direct management is ignoring me, as expected. I’m just glad they are finally leaving me alone. Several people in the company said I could use them for reference since I can’t use my manager. It was never a big secret that there was a huge problem between us. I’m really sad to be leaving the team. They are good people, I would have stayed here a lot longer if it wasn’t for my immediate management. Thank you all for the advice and for letting me know I could decline the exit interview. I have a lot to get off my chest, but I agree, I don’t see what actual good could come of it in the company. I also appreciate all the advice about the resignation email- moving forward, it will be short and kept straight to the point. If anything, this was a good learning experience.