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Personally, when I resign, I would prefer my Chief Pilot to say:
"I wish you weren't leaving. You have been a great instructor and check airman, and really helped us out in the safety department. The new hires that you mentored will miss you as well. I know that you will do great, and I can't believe that you got hired by your legacy of choice after only 3 1/2 years at a regional. It must have been that letter of recommendation that I sent them, but it was well deserved. Have a great career at United/Delta/FedEx!"
They did say something to that effect when I left. After eight years they knew exactly who I was and were happy for me. Every airline has that small percentage that seem to like painting a bullseye on their back, being one of those people doesn't help your career advancement. I've only been at one 135 and two 121 operators but I've seen them at all three jobs. And no, I'm not talking about the Union/Association volunteers, I'm talking about regular line pukes who just seem to want a reserved seat (or piece of carpet) in the office on Monday morning.