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i resigned from my job vs i retired from my job

The phrases 'I resigned from my job' and 'I retired from my job' have different meanings and are not interchangeable. 'I resigned from my job' means that you voluntarily left your job, typically to pursue other opportunities or due to dissatisfaction. 'I retired from my job' means that you left your job permanently, usually after reaching a certain age or meeting specific criteria for retirement.

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i resigned from my job

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone voluntarily left their job.

This phrase is used when someone decides to leave their job for personal reasons, such as finding a new job, starting a business, or taking a break.

Examples:

  • I resigned from my job to pursue a career in a different field.
  • She resigned from her job due to a toxic work environment.
  • I resigned from my job because I am interested in a new challenge and an opportunity to use my skills and experience in a different capacity than I have in the ...
  • I resigned from my job with my current employer. Now I am being asked by my employer and others in my department where I am going. Do I have to give the ...
  • Oct 22, 2014 ... Question: Dear Alan: About a month ago I resigned from my job to join a different employer. A few days ago, I was terminated from my present ...
  • I want to tell my friend, I quit my job yesterday. But I don't know how to express more natural. "I quit my job yesterday." or "I resigned from my job ...

Alternatives:

  • I quit my job
  • I handed in my resignation at work
  • I left my job
  • I gave notice at work
  • I stepped down from my position

i retired from my job

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone has permanently left their job, usually after reaching a certain age or meeting specific criteria for retirement.

This phrase is used when someone stops working in their job permanently, often after a long career, and typically when they are eligible for retirement benefits.

Examples:

  • He retired from his job after working for the company for 30 years.
  • She plans to retire from her job next year.
  • Dec 3, 2014 ... I retired from my job on December 31, 2013, knowing that our Marketplace insurance would kick in on January 1, 2014. The ACA allowed me to ...
  • May 30, 2013 ... I retired from my job just over 5 years ago, and when people ask me what I do, I say I'm "officially retired". The fact is, that I have not had a ...
  • Sep 20, 2010 ... Jeff says. October 20, 2012 at 8:20 am. i retired from my job of 40 years I'm 70 years old i get 60% va can i be unemployability and get 100% va.
  • I used to. a gardener. I'm not used to. in an office all day. I find it. very hard. ( BE, SIT). Since I retired from my job, I can't get used to. nothing to do all day. (HAVE).

Alternatives:

  • I left my job due to retirement
  • I stopped working after retiring
  • I ended my career by retiring
  • I stepped down from my position upon retirement
  • I concluded my work life by retiring

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