Question:
what's the best way to end a letter to someone you hate?
anonymous
2007-03-23 18:25:05 UTC
i'm currently writing a letter to my boss, to quit, as she harasses me, and i want a good last word i.e. sincerely, cordially etc... but whats a good one for someone you hate!?
32 answers:
Lori C
2007-03-23 18:31:27 UTC
I think you just need to sign your name. Ending a letter with cordially or sincerely is a sign of respect, and not putting that would be a way to show her your lack of respect.
anonymous
2007-03-25 15:06:56 UTC
Sincerely
Mr. Bodhisattva
2007-03-23 18:31:24 UTC
The most affective way to handle a bad boss is to go over her head as that is the person or people she is scared of to death. If that doesn't work, look for other work. This is a prosperous society and you don't have to take crap. But hate mail could just make things worse.
bryan2001x
2007-03-23 18:54:46 UTC
The best way to end a letter you hate...



Well, if it was someone other than your boss, I'd say the best way to end it is to ball it up and throw it away. But since it is, your boss, I'd say don't end it with something that would likely be seen as sarcasm; you never know when you might find yourself working for her again, or someone worse who knows about the situation and might be favorable to her side.
JD_in_FL
2007-03-23 18:34:33 UTC
Never burn bridges or ladders, as you might need them to travel the other direction.



End the letter professionally and move on, without blame. If nothing else, it shows you are a true professional in your field and handle adversity well. If nothing else, your next position might want to know why you quit. A well worded letter of resignation exemplifies your style and professionalism.
anonymous
2007-03-23 18:31:15 UTC
Here are a couple to try: Yours, in the sincere hope that our paths never cross again, xxxxxxx Sincerely wishing you a double hernia, xxxxxx Yours, hoping the next employee you make miserable, is a violent psychopath, xxxxxx Sincerely wishing you a miserable existence, xxxxx
Karla R
2007-03-23 23:12:03 UTC
If she harassed you - you should report her to the Labor Board, your lawyer and her higher ups. So in that case, I would end it by saying you will be sharing this matter with (the higher ups, lawyer or Labor Board), and then just sign your name. Then drop down a couple of lines and then put

cc: Labor board (or whoever).



That will bug the hell out of her, and perhaps put her in hot water.
shirleykins
2007-03-23 18:56:40 UTC
Sincerely. Because I'm assuming you are.



Incidentally, it's always wise to leave gracefully. You never know when you'll be dealing with those same people again. Also, here's a thought: Sometimes people harrass people who they feel have great potential. While you're secretly hating her, she may be bragging about you, and developing you for greater things.
Pacifica
2007-03-24 09:35:28 UTC
I've done this:



Signed,





(whatever your name is) (date)



Forget about the sincerely, yadayadayada. This way it is open to interpretation. Not technically rude, but you know what you mean! HA!



I did this via e-mail. Again, not technically rude (e-mail is a legal doc) but soooo impersonal. The reaction was splendid.
retrodragonfly
2007-03-23 20:26:05 UTC
Don't include a sincerely or any ending like that. Just write your name.
curious_grl
2007-03-23 18:30:52 UTC
well i guess you should explain why youre quiting in the begining and in the end you can yell but not too mean, just tell her how you feel, like you hate her because, and youre quiting because, then you can say your last words to her as if youre going BYE BYE!
Bahira
2007-03-23 18:29:01 UTC
I would sign in very cold,as in "cordially". The concluding sentence should be "no further contact desired."
anonymous
2007-03-23 18:29:56 UTC
I would HIGHLY recommend you end it politely and properly, so as to show you can rise above her harrassment and show you are the mature one here, so it would be Sincerely, Regards, (Yours No Longer maybe?)
open4one
2007-03-23 18:33:23 UTC
End it by tossing it in the trash.



Would you want to have such a letter found in her desk if she happens to have a freak accident tomorrow?
Pandora
2007-03-23 18:27:38 UTC
Regards,
Stuntman Mike
2007-03-23 20:43:31 UTC
just put a simple sincerely
anonymous
2007-03-23 18:43:05 UTC
You don't want to burn your bridge for the future , Regards ,sincerely . How do you want to be remembered ??? Treat everyone like how you want to be treated .
anonymous
2007-03-23 18:31:21 UTC
well, how mature do you want to be? are you trying to be professional and not "burn your bridges"? use:

"I appreciate the oppertunity to learn from you,

so-in-so"



if you're trying to get the last, childish, hateful word in, use:

"Thank you for making this a miserable experience,

so-in-so"
THATgirl
2007-03-24 06:22:03 UTC
Completely Sincere, "Sarah"



or



Ta-ta! "Sarah"
mohayrix
2007-03-23 18:29:55 UTC
Lots of love. Remember that you will need job references. Love kills em always.
Lisa the Pooh
2007-03-23 18:27:48 UTC
I would use "Sincerely" since you are being sincere.
anonymous
2007-03-23 18:33:34 UTC
w/e,......or,...... ~your name~

your name
anonymous
2007-03-23 20:00:33 UTC
Yours truly or nice knowing you
ebelmontinc
2007-03-23 18:28:07 UTC
Dont do what you dont want done to you karma is big
?
2007-03-23 18:29:32 UTC
"Any further correspondece with be returned." Or "Saw your mama the other day,......she biiig!"
anonymous
2007-03-23 18:29:55 UTC
i would suggest a nice, warm, loving F**K YOU!
lucy02
2007-03-23 18:28:42 UTC
Formerly yours,
anonymous
2007-03-23 18:28:16 UTC
You Bastard
iceman
2007-03-23 18:40:56 UTC
mine last word or words would be (FU-CK YOU YOU FU-CKING FU-CK)
anisah
2007-03-23 18:28:36 UTC
**** you *****/bastard
anonymous
2007-03-23 21:59:45 UTC
.
Michael b
2007-03-23 18:27:31 UTC
FU


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