How do I write email to HR of a company to relieve me?

Usually I refrain from answering Anonymous A2As but this looks serious enough to not be left unanswered. Here're a few pointers:

1. Make the email short. Discuss the matter in person.
2. Mention that you love working here.
3. Mention that you have some timing issues you want to discuss.
4. Request them for a short meeting with you to discuss your schedule
5. Give a very subtle hint that you might leave.

Here's a short outline.

Mention that it's your first week and you love your job. Let them know that you are uncomfortable with timings. They don't suit your priorities and personal responsibilities. Request them to schedule a meeting where you discuss in person.

Dear ABC (name of the HR),

I thank you for the opportunity you've provided me to begin my career in Software Engineering (or whatever field you are in) with XYZ Co Ltd. I'm excited about working here, however there're issues with my working shift and I find it hard because of personal priorities. Can you please schedule a meeting to discuss about my work shift?

Regards,
Your Name

Now they must reply with a suitable time. Be prepared. If the HR is from some top B-school or has a good working experience, they will make you realize the benefits of working at the shift provided to you (in simple words, convince, or manipulate). If they are a poor HR, they would rant about company policy, lack of personnel, clients in the opposite side of the world etc. Give them a hint that this schedule might make you leave. If they let you negotiate, good. Stay open from your side as well. You might get work from home at night. You might have 3 day shifts, 2 night shifts of something.

If it doesn't go well, stand up. Smile. Call them with their name, and calmly say, let me think about it. And when you feel comfortable, resign, preferably in person. And also make sure your supervisor (boss/manager/lead) knows about your timing issue before you resign.

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                                                     Susmita Pramanik, MBA