Eight of the greatest ways to resign

Eight of the greatest ways to resign by Amber Rolfe Thinking of quitting? There’s more than one way to say goodbye…Unfortunately, not all jobs work out. But for some people who have decided to move on, a traditional resignation letter just isn’t enough to express how they really feel, or give their exit the dramatic effect it deserves.Although we don’t condone (nor recommend) trying these at home, here are eight of the greatest ways people have actually resigned:  Write it on a cake What does everyone want when they get bad news? Cake.So its no surprise that cake resignation letters have actually been used as a way to hand in a notice at work â€" with genuine employees decorating them with honest (see also: angry) messages, selfies stuck onto exit logos, and even full-blown notices written in letter format.Cupcakes have also been used to spell out a resignation. One letter per cupcake, one cupcake per employee â€" the method is flawless.  Say it with a video game Handing in your notice doesnt have to be dull â€" well at least not for the computer programmer who created a video game to tell people he was quitting.This custom-made version of Super Mario featured an I QUIT message that appeared on the screen anytime Mario grabbed a flag or a mushroom. And everyone in the office got to play.We’re still patiently awaiting the first Pokémon GO! resignation…  Use backing singers  There are many uses for your own group of backing singers â€" but for one coffee shop worker in the US, it seemed to be the only suitable way to hand in his resignation letter.And if a cappella really isnt your thing, you could try accompanying yourself with a full marching band, or just dress up as a banana like one brave ex-insurance worker (we don’t know why either).Just don’t expect your (ex) boss to join in with the chorus.    Broadcast it live  For anyone working somewhere that involves live communication with the public â€" crafty resignation letters (sometimes) come with the job.And whether itâ €™s by announcing it on a live news broadcast, hijacking your company’s sign, or putting it on YouTube, there are many ways to turn your resignation into a public spectacle.Just beware of the consequences and/or internet-based backlash.Write a haiku Todays my last day at Sun. Ill miss it. Seems only fitting to end on a #haiku. Financial crisis/Stalled too many customers/CEO no more Jonathan Schwartz ?? (@OpenJonathan) February 4, 2010When it comes to resigning in style, Jonathan Schwartz (the now ex-CEO of Sun) had it covered.Not only did he write his creative resignation in a poem, he also posted it on Twitter â€" making it known to everyone that a financial crisis/customer stalling was the reason for him no longer fulfilling the role as CEO.No matter what’s said. Haikus will soften the blow. Well, almost alwaysDo it with interpretive danceAn American Animator filmed her own song and dance resignation video at the Taiwanese animation studio she was then working for â€" at 4am.A side from featuring Marina Shifrin dancing in various areas of the office (including a toilet cubicle), it also included subtitles, which helped explain her reasons. What’s more, by demonstrating her video skills, she even got a few job offers off the back of it â€" including one from Queen Latifah.So, in conclusion? She quit. Or, in the words of the great Kanye West*, she’s ‘gone’.You can watch the full video hereBecome a wizard instead If you’re looking for a noble reason to resign, why not pursue a career in the Wizarding World?Or, at the very least, tell your boss that in a descriptive letter that focuses on ‘training and shaping the young magic minds of the future to fight off evildoers’ as the new Defence against the Dark Arts Professor.Because you might be leaving your job â€" but at least it’s for a good cause.Later, muggles. Hogwarts needs you.Use a drawing Some people use a resignation as an opportunity to be creative. Some people use it to draw a picture o f a dinosaur on the back of a receipt.Either way, how can anyone be angry at you for quitting when they get to enjoy an artistic masterpiece at the same time?They can’t. But they might still ask you to put it in writing…Eight signs it’s time to resignFeel like it’s the right time to resign? Here’s how to resign in the right way.  *may not be great. Personally, we miss the old Kanye.  Still searching for your perfect position? View all available jobs now  Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Career Development Features