I just don't see what I gain if I don't send a detailed resignation e-mail. I admit I don't gain much if I send one either. Frankly it doesn't make much difference either way, but it'll make me feel slightly better if I do.
How about actually checking out what they want to say before getting all prissy about it? Just a thought....
PL....making the resignation e-mail long and detailed could be counterproductive as it won't be read and may make you look crazy.
Always leave a contentious letter or email unsent overnight. When you reread it you're likely to be able to edit it (or hopefully decide not to send it at all) in a calmer frame of mind than when you wrote it. Also, remember always that the internet has a memory and you never want this to come back and bite you in the future. Vin
To be fair, I think there's some misunderstanding here so I apologise for that. If I do resign my e-mail will be courteous and professional, just explain my reasoning and my feelings. It probably won't be more than a single paragraph. Maybe two at most.
Good man. That's the way to do things. Just let it play out though. You may be appreciated more than you imagine (and I hope that's the case).
Really in two minds here, about something, and although it's not like me to do this, I'm gonna ramble here about life/prospects/work. I've been reading this over: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/documents/match-day-entertainment-assistant-jd148-2562600.pdf Now, I can't claim to have loads (or even all that much) experience with broadcast media, but I think I meet near enough all of the other criteria. My experience in broadcast goes as far as setting up, assisting with editing and providing voiceovers and doing interviews on camera, etc. It's the main area I really want to improve on, and I recognise that and think this could be helpful in doing so. However, as I said, I think I meet the rest of the criteria. I'd also like to think that as I approach 12 months of working for Southend United, I have an advantage in the form of match-day experience, understanding of the match-day environment and work pressures, as well as a bit of 'monkey see, monkey do'. I'm certainly enthusiastic and would say I have the required level of knowledge, at least on a football level, if not in terms of actually setting up a live broadcast. I can't claim to have experience of that. I'd also imagine, as the role is simply on match-days, that it's actually far more of a 'supporting' role and being around to pick bits up and enable the others to get their work done as smoothly as possible. And therefore, not so much expecting me to be capable to actually do, or be close to, their roles. I know - some in-person and some over tinterweb (they follow me and vice-versa) - the media team at Saints, have given a bit of help in the past and certain members of the media team have also helped me and given advice/access to me as a student. However, I clearly don't want to make a bit of a prat of myself by applying for something I'm not entirely suited to, or if they won't consider me. So, basically - do I go for this and just see what happens, or wait and accept that it's probably not 100% spot on for me? In two minds. Thanks to anyone who just read that!
if you think you have much of the required experience/knowledge, and you think the job might be for you, then its best to apply. If you get an interview, then they agree with you, and you can see whether its for you when you meet for the interview. If after all that you feel its not for you, then you don't have to accept, and you move on, and then reapply if something more to your ideal job comes along. I was always waiting for SFC Financial Director to come up, but I think that ship has sailed!
DTLW - apply for it; there is nothing to lose. Accompany your application with a letter explaining why you think you can do the job and emphasise that there is only the one area you lack real experience in but your are confident that your 'go get' attitude coupled with your other media experience will help you. I'd also emphasise the match day experience you have at Southend. Don't be miffed if you don't get it; it's another chance to get your name in front of them. Just an FYI, I applied for a job at Saints about 7/8 years ago. They were advertising for business development and marketing roles; three different positions that were all lower salaries than I was earning. I wrote explaining that my job at that time and my experiences previously made me believe they could combine all three roles into one as what I was doing then encompassed all three roles!! I was a little tongue in cheek with my application but I felt I had nothing to lose. They wrote back thanking me and explaining they wanted the separate roles as they expanded that department. It still have me a nice feeling to have an official letter from Saints come through my door
