Dear XXX,
I am writing to inform you of my decision to resign from XXXX, effective immediately. I understand that transitioning a new person to the role of customer service team leader will take some time and will of course be working my notice period. If possible however I would like to reduce the notice period to 2 weeks but if not I completely understand.
I'm not happy performing a manager's duties whilst not benefiting from a manager's title or salary. I have previously raised this with XXXXX but was denied my requests. More importantly, I have also noticed that some of my dearest colleagues and friends have been treated unfairly by the business.
Specifically XXXX and XXXX, both are incredible employees (but more importantly incredible people) that have proven themselves to be exceptional in their role however are constantly overlooked for potential promotions. Instead the company opt to hire externally, these external hires generally don't work for XXX very long. I've singled out the above two employees but I've also seen it happen to others such as XXX and XXX but I'm sure this is common practice across the business.
What happens to the overlooked employees? Their role is either split up into multiple roles following a pay cut , perhaps even a lovely move to the London office with no additional pay to cover transportation costs or the company may even go out of it's way to add new requirements to the job spec of the role these people deserve in an attempt to thwart any further progression. I sometimes wonder what's more appealing to XXX, promoting someone who lives and breathes the head of customer service role and has been doing so for a few years now or hiring someone externally who's in possession of a degree? I think I already have my answer.
To date, I feel XXX has treated me “fairly” but I'm not confident that XXX will not give me the same treatment as they have my peers and I would prefer to work for a business that recognizes talent and rewards it accordingly.
I would like to thank XXX for her encouragement and help throughout my employment at XXX that has really helped shape my career thus far. If there are any areas in particular you would like me to focus on during my notice period, please let me know.
I sincerely hope you take this feedback on board and realize that you have some real talent here at XXX. It's time to start acknowledging this talent because these people are desperately sought after in today's employment market and will not stick around when they're being mistreated and overlooked.
I have been approached by a company to help them along their journey by doing a very similar role to what I am doing now at a much more appealing salary. More importantly, they seem very passionate about having me join them which is a feeling I no longer get from XXX.
As far as I'm concerned there's no bad blood between me and XXX. I have enjoyed most of my time here and will cherish the relationships I've made here. Good luck and I look forward to hearing from you.