Two weeks notice letter that keeps the door open
You have decided to leave and need to give two weeks notice. The letter only needs a few lines, but the date and tone matter. This prompt has your todo.is agent work out your last working day from the date you hand it in, write a short, polite notice letter, and add a simple handover list so your last two weeks go smoothly.
The prompt
- Write my two weeks notice letter. I am [YOUR NAME], working as [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME], and I report to [MANAGER NAME]. I am giving notice on [DATE YOU GIVE NOTICE]. Work out my last working day, two weeks from that date, and show it clearly. Keep the letter under 150 words: state that I am resigning, give the last day, thank them briefly, and offer to help with the handover. No reason unless I add one here: [OPTIONAL REASON]. Also make a handover checklist for my role with [MY MAIN TASKS]. Give me the letter as a Word file and a PDF, and the checklist as a separate Word file.
What to change
- [YOUR NAME]: Your full name.
- [JOB TITLE]: Your current role, e.g. "Barista" or "Junior Accountant".
- [COMPANY NAME]: Your employer.
- [MANAGER NAME]: Who you report to.
- [DATE YOU GIVE NOTICE]: The day you hand it in, e.g. "Friday 9 October".
- [OPTIONAL REASON]: Leave blank or write a short reason like "returning to school".
- [MY MAIN TASKS]: E.g. "month-end reconciliations, supplier invoices, payroll prep".
Example result
- Two weeks notice letter
- Kevin Morales
- 9 October 2026
- Dear Linda,
- Please accept this letter as my two weeks notice of resignation from my position as Junior Accountant at Carter & Bell. My last working day will be Friday, 23 October 2026.
- Thank you for the support and training you have given me over the past two years. I have learned a great deal, especially during the system migration last spring.
- I will do my best to make the transition smooth. I am happy to document my processes and help train whoever takes over my work.
- Kind regards,
- Kevin Morales
- Handover checklist
- • Month-end reconciliations: write step-by-step notes and share the bank reconciliation file
- • Supplier invoices: list open invoices and due dates, and where approvals are stored
- • Payroll prep: walk my replacement or Linda through one full cycle before 23 October
- • Access: list the systems I use so IT can transfer or close accounts
- • Contacts: share key supplier and auditor contacts
- Before you hand it in
- • Check your contract: some roles or countries require more than two weeks
- • Tell your manager in person or on a call first, then hand over the letter
- • Ask HR about unused vacation days and your final paycheck
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in your name, role, manager and notice date.
- Paste it into todo.is, or send it to your agent on Telegram or WhatsApp.
- Your agent calculates your last day and gives you the letter and a handover checklist.
- Ask for edits, then print and sign it, or email it after you have told your manager.
Tips for a better result
- Two weeks is common in the US, but your contract or local law may say otherwise. Attach your contract and ask your agent to check.
- Keep it short and positive. Your notice letter goes in your file and may be seen by future reference checkers.
- Have the conversation first. The letter confirms what you said; it should not be the way your manager finds out.
- Ask your agent to set a reminder for your last day to return equipment and send a goodbye note.
two weeks notice letter: FAQ
- Does two weeks notice include weekends? Two weeks usually means 14 calendar days, so your last day is often the same weekday two weeks later. Check your contract or company policy if you are unsure.
- Do I have to give a reason in a two weeks notice letter? No. A reason is optional, and many people leave it out.
- What if my employer tells me to leave right away? It happens. In many places they may still have to pay for the notice period, depending on your contract and local law. Ask HR or a local labor office.
- Is a two weeks notice letter the same as a resignation letter? Yes, it is a resignation letter that gives two weeks of notice. For longer notice periods, see the resignation letter prompt.
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