I find the resignation e-mail always takes a little while to get just right. Certainly, you want to be professional, but also succinct. I don't think anybody really wants to know all of the pros and cons contributing to your decision. Anyway, it is done, with genuine regret and a nod to an exciting future. I have said that I will work until Friday 14th December 2009, if acceptable. My start date in Sydney has been confirmed as Monday 11th January 2010 which means that I'll have a week to surf and hang out on the beach after arriving on new years day before starting work - Perfect :)