Career Transition
Resignation planner
a calm, professional exit.
Count down to your last working day, one step at a time — with a free printable calendar to plan your notice, handover, and offboarding so you leave on good terms.
Start this month →How to use a printed countdown calendar
Print one month at a time
Start with the current month. Fill in your notice date, handover sessions, and last day as they are confirmed.
Mark key dates clearly
Notice date, last working day, and asset-return deadlines are easy to miss — highlight them on the printed sheet.
Keep it private
Use the printout for your own planning until you have given formal notice.
What to plan before your last day
Decision & finances
Confirm your decision and check your runway — living expenses, savings, and your next step — before anything else.
Formal notice & notice period
Give notice in writing and confirm your required notice period and last working day.
Handover documentation
Write up handover notes and process docs so your work can continue smoothly without you.
Transfer projects
Hand off in-progress projects and brief the colleague who will cover them.
References & contacts
Ask for a reference or written confirmation of your role, and save work contacts within appropriate limits.
Return assets & back up files
Prepare to return company equipment and accounts, and back up your own personal files.
Final pay, insurance & tax
Confirm your final pay, insurance, and tax paperwork with HR or the relevant authority — the details differ by country.
Final pay, insurance, and tax rules differ by country and employer — always confirm the specifics with HR or the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is a resignation planner?
A resignation planner is a printable calendar you use to count down to your last working day and stay on top of offboarding tasks — giving notice, handing over your work, returning assets, and confirming your final pay and documents. Enter your last day to see a countdown and a stage-by-stage checklist.
How much notice should I give?
Notice periods vary by country, contract, and role. Check your employment contract and local rules, and confirm the exact dates with HR. This planner helps you organise the time you have, whatever your notice period is.
How do I leave on good terms?
Give clear written notice, document your work for a smooth handover, transfer in-progress projects, and stay professional through your last day. A well-prepared exit protects your reputation and your references.
What about final pay, insurance, and taxes?
These depend on your country and your employer, so confirm the specifics with HR or the relevant authority. As a general step, make sure you know when your final pay arrives and what happens to your insurance and tax paperwork after your last day.