Cake of Resignation

Today I gave a two week's notice of my intent to resign. The letter was written in frosting on a full sheet size cake. The cake was delicious and it was well received.

"Dear Mr. Bowers,

During the past three years, my tenure at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard has been nothing short of pure excitement, joy and whim.

However, I have decided to spend more time with my family and attend to health issues that have recently arisen. I am proud to have been part of such an outstanding team and I wish this organization only the finest in future endeavors.

Please accept this cake as notification that I am leaving my position with NWT on March 27.

Sincerely,

W. Neil berrett"

3/16/2009 12:41 - I did submit a paper resignation letter. It's hard to file away a cake.

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plattyjo says:

You are so awesome, Neil. So. Very. Awesome.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

srcurran says:

this is pretty good.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

joshua of california says:

hoorah, and well done.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

John Ducky says:

Very clever!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Spor welcomes you to the good life... says:

best employee ever!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

50spence says:

you are one of the raddest people ive ever met.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

jasonleeferrier says:

Neil. I'm not your friend on here i think, because I can not enlarge the photo :(
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

neiltron says:

Got you fixed, Jason! Don't know why you were set to be a contact...

Thanks for all the well wishes, everybody. I still have to go back in on Monday. Story isn't over yet.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

grey is here says:

Yes!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

oohdoiloveyou says:

This is the very best thing that has ever happened on this sad old planet. You're a true inspiration, Neil! On a Friday the 13th, no less! Too good.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcus M says:

Very cool!
www.boingboing.net/2009/03/15/resignation-let ter-o.html
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

whole lotta nothing says:

This is awesome. Just awesome.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Potty Time says:

was it chocolate
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

riversharkinc says:

Dear Mr. Bowers,

I understand a position has recently become available and I would like you to consider me for the job. I am not entirely sure what it entails, but I am very smart, a quick learner and flexible. I am also able to recognize an opportunity as it presents itself and take advantage of it, even if it arrives disquised as a photo of a sheet cake.

My full resume is available to you; as baked goods, on standard resume paper or as a pdf file. As I am here at your pleasure, your preference is mine as well.

I look forward to your reply.

Regards,
Rufus
www.dogwalkblog.com
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Jon Evans says:

I didn't get where I am today without eating resignation letters made out of cake.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Michele Walker says:

Cake of Resignation... SWEET!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Einstürzende says:

i haz a new hero. You!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

theducks says:

Funny, but this is one of the times when not letting people view your photos full size is actually really annoying ;)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

LittlePies says:

Best use of cake I've seen in a long time.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

bascom11 says:

That is the most incredible thing! Congrats and good luck...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

DeadElephantRock says:

Delicious!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Melissa the girl says:

I like this.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

dfinnecy says:

Dude, you are Peter Kraus' doppleganger! And cake resignations are awesome, If I was Mr Bowers I wouldn't know if you were ecstatic or sad to leave, All the best!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

galavantinggals says:

Okay, that is so fabulous.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

motorpurrr says:

Sweet! Amazing work writing all that so neatly.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

w_stalions says:

Where the typos on the cake as well? =P
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

accountingelf says:

I think when you comment about typos, it is muphy's law that your comment will include a typo itself...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

neddog3731 says:

If that's what your resignation looked like, please send me a copy of your resume! I'm sure it's tasty!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ericajloh says:

Brilliant!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Web Design Cape Town says:

Love it!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

_sarchi says:

just imagine the ingrediants ;)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

electronicah says:

Does this mean they are hiring? Where can I send a resume?
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Marrz13 says:

lol, I want to know how it went over
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

GroovieKenn79 says:

What does "not notification that I am leaving" mean?
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

edEx says:

you're hired!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

trevspics says:

Love it! I may have to steal that idea.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

eustace scrubb says:

Nicely done, sir!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

deusdiabolus says:

I am TOTALLY doing that.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

rwrice4 says:

Precisely GroovieKenn79! Neil: enter a Yahoo search on "precisely" and you'll find services needed.
Braggadocio often brings regret.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

j l t says:

Nice letter. You guys weren't responsible for Jim Heagy and the rest of them getting kicked out of Hunters Point, were you?
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

lmagliolo says:

Well, well done. I have nothing else to add. Except that today.... you are the hero of the people.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

huggy.b says:

What if the Cake was a lie?
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

aritra_m says:

Love it !
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

robbersdog says:

Great stuff, I really like this.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Helen K says:

That's great... but no-one has asked the most critical question. What type of cake was it?
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

The Yuan says:

你真厉害……居然有这么好的创意……
辞职信原来也可以很甜蜜！
Sweet Resignation
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Phoenix Han says:

Cool idea..lol... so wish you have good luck...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben McAwesome [deleted] says:

You are a genuis! Love it :)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Love Of Carnage! says:

well, that's just the icing on the cake!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Woodsy2k says:

That's possibly one of the most awesome things I have ever seen. Utter Kudos!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

spacefrog29 says:

Amazin idea, and classic shirt too.. well done.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

La Cueva Digital says:

Man, you are great!!! This make me smile a lot!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

dbillian says:

Classic. Thanks for the laughs.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

johnother1 says:

Amazing! Inspiring.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

sleepwaking says:

Wow this is neat. And I mean "neat" like only a freckled lad with ruffled hair and a worn ole slingshot can conjure. "Neat!"
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

canofpopdotcom says:

Love it!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

fizzix says:

What a great idea! How many copies did you have to submit? Best of luck in your future endeavors.

--
Seen on boingboing.net (?)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

dandyhighwayman says:

This is wonderful, what a lovely idea.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

skobo says:

Man, you're awesome!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

mschris says:

Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

they_swim says:

Me gusta!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Great Uncle Ormolu says:

Hi, I am admin of the group Pink-Shirted Men Holding Resignation Patisserie, we would like to feature this photo!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

elle_emm says:

Cake of Resignation...sung to the tune of Wave of Mutilation...?
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

praguelondon says:

This is amazing!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Adam_T4 says:

Sweet parting words. Clearly Boing Boing has a thing for novelty cakes. I need to get my bake on =] Congratulations on 64,000 Views!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

NVitkus says:

That's awesome! :D
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Belvadere says:

I was afraid the cake might be top heavy and flip over onto the floor. Glad it didn't. Very cool.

Unfortunately, if I were to do that - my words would be less kind than yours.

Friend me. I'd love to see the photo enlarged. Kudos, dude!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

rajeev.dhar says:

Pretty sweet. Nice one, Neil.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

julie_anthem says:

dear neil. i love you and your sheetcake.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

arocha80 says:

That's awesome! Not leaving your job, but the creativity of it.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

quayrowlin says:

Well done!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

schmaltzherring says:

Kudos to you. Very classy.

I know several people who would've put laxatives in the icing of their resignation cake :-)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

eightlegeddj says:

In my five and a half years in HR, I wish I had one of these come across my desk. I am, however, leaving soon to enter a baking and pastry program. I can only hope to have one of these cross my work bench one day. This makes me insanely happy.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Burger.Boy says:

wow....are they going to file this up?
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

inkarules says:

how sweet!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

John of Austin says:

Clever idea. I think I might be slightly worried about the prospect of eating a resignation cake though.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

schönwandt says:

that's beyond hilarious!!! Very creative, I wonder how your boss files it away...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

neiltron says:

I did submit a paper resignation letter, by the way.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

puck.ananta says:

ha! and that's what I called proper with a touch of fuck you....

cyclezine.blogspot.com/
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

karens_shot_at_life says:

interesting idea, and very creative. no bridges burned here, every letter of recommendation from this former boss will be very "sugary" for sure!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

barkmrandi says:

glad to see you made this a reality.. brilliant neil!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Earwig. says:

Brilliant! Just brilliant!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

SmithBrosAdv says:

Hopefully you get to keep the pink shirt/white tie/black vest company uniform.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

solarpower spork says:

i do not know you, neil.

but will you marry me?
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

sophisti-kate says:

question: did you bake the cake yourself? or order the cake specifically for this purpose? or pipe the letter on a professionally baked cake?

either way, fantastic!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

edwardkimuk says:

saw this on seriouseats.com cool idea
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

alicia2519 says:

This is amazing!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr.M.R. says:

incredible
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

mpmarsee says:

Nice job, Neil.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

kagomeshuko says:

That is so very cool! I heard of this via cakewreck.com - which is a MUST read!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

darklegionca says:

i would fire you for just for having a shirt like that in the office
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcus M says:

cakewrecks.blogspot.com/
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ropersf says:

Love the "hater" comments.

#6 posted by JudgeDredd , March 15, 2009 3:36 PM

"The cake combined with his clothing choice screams, "Look at me!" Attention whore douche."

don't you love being noticed ????
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

kd1s says:

Nice. There was one job I had that I had drafted two resignation letters. One was "Fuck You, I quit!" the other was essentially a "So long and thanks".

The "Fuck You" would have been great on a cake.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

tsordillo says:

super cute!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Kid Pinkers says:

Thats classy!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Bowler4Ever says:

That is just plain BRILLIANT!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

natalamc says:

this is so great - well done
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Alexiland says:

oh that is beautiful, love it!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

dbqueen says:

Saw this in BoingBoing. That is so sweet! And such a creative idea!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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