The termination process for BTS employees is the same for other project employees pursuant to Administrative Bulletin 416.3. Thank you for the opportunity to be employed here (this is optional though).The employee shall specify the effective date of resignation. 1. It is with sadness that I write to tell you that I am resigning from The New York Times. I joined the paper with gratitude and optimism three years ago. I signed the letter of opposition and spoke out against fee hikes. It's time to quit the job, and you're not giving two weeks' notice. Here's how to politely write a resignation letter, effective immediately.