Apology Letter After Being Fired | Download Sample Templates

An apology letter after being fired is a written expression of regret addressed to a former employer, acknowledging mistakes or misconduct that led to the termination. It also emphasizes the willingness to take responsibility and learn from the experience. Here are two templates for the letter.

#1

Re. Apology Letter concerning Termination

Dear Mr. [NAME], I am writing to sincerely apologize for all the reasons that led to my termination from the job. I have been working as a [MENTION THE POSITION] in the Department of [NAME THE DEPARTMENT] within your organization since 20xx. I always played my best role to make each project and assignment a tremendous success.

I remained sincere and honest in my work, never making excuses, and was always punctual, taking on tasks with confidence. My profile and the company’s journal of performance appraisal shall indicate my conduct in the office and competency at work.

Unfortunately, due to unavoidable circumstances, I was forced to remain absent from the office for one week. In the meantime, my mobile phone broke down, and I could not send an email to the concerned authorities to inform them of my untold leave. I was living in a far-flung county area where there was no internet facility. Due to this, I was unable to send an email to inform you about my absence.

One incident led to another. The project deadline I signed on [DATE] also approached during my absence. I did not realize the deadline, and as a result, the project was discarded by the clients. It resulted in significant financial losses for the company. It also put the company in a difficult position due to a negative image in the corporate sector, as demonstrated by my negligent actions.

Sir, I have consistently demonstrated diligence in my tasks and project management. Due to unavoidable circumstances, my actions led the company to a significant loss. Please accept my deepest apologies for the inconvenience and loss that occurred as a result of my actions.

I offer to train the new employee in my place for free for one week as compensation. I request that you accept my offer so that I can lose some weight from my heavy heart. I shall be grateful.

Truly,

[NAME]
[ADDRESS]

Sample #2

Re. Apology letter after being fired from work

Dear Sir,

Please accept my sincere apology for the actions that led to my immediate termination from work. I am seeking an apology from you for my negligent and carefree attitude. I was provided with a letter about a confidential construction project, but I handed it over to your rival company in exchange for some money. I confess my heinous act and ask for your kind forgiveness.

As I have already been terminated from my job, I offer my sincere apology from a position of no personal interest. I am not satisfied with what I did to you. Therefore, I am writing to apologize to you.

However, there can be no ample excuse for committing such a crime. I still want to tell you that I did it because I needed some money. I had already taken a loan from the office and the bank. To cater to my financial needs, I could not afford to behave and defy the offer by an official of your rival company.

I am looking forward to your kind response. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to ease the tensions between us. Thank you.

Warmly,

[NAME]
[ADDRESS]