01 · Enduring
Resignation Time Capsule
Write down why you want to leave, seal it until a date you choose, and add new pages without rewriting the old ones.
01 · Enduring
Resignation Time Capsule
Write down why you want to leave, seal it until a date you choose, and add new pages without rewriting the old ones.
About the Resignation Time Capsule
A record you cannot quietly rewrite
Write one page and choose a future opening date. Once sealed, the page disappears from the workspace and becomes read-only. You can return to add more pages, each with its own timestamp, but the earlier words stay hidden until the date arrives. When you open the capsule, every page appears in the order it was added.
The day you nearly explained it away again
This is for the afternoon a meeting, message, or decision crosses your line and you know the feeling may fade later. Instead of deciding your whole career on the spot, preserve what happened and how it felt. The capsule does not tell you to quit; it gives your future self an account that has not been softened by time.
Local and private, but not encrypted
The capsule is stored in this browser and is never placed in the URL, a share card, or an analytics event. Clearing browser data also clears it. Sealing is enforced by the interface so you cannot edit old pages through the tool, but someone with access to this browser's storage could inspect the underlying data. Do not treat it as encrypted storage for secrets.
FAQ
Common questions and answers about this topic.
What happens when I seal a page?
The page becomes read-only and disappears from the workspace until the opening date. The tool keeps only the opening date and page count visible. You can add new pages, but you cannot reveal or edit the earlier ones through the interface.
Is the sealed capsule encrypted?
No. Sealing is an interface rule that stops ordinary viewing and editing inside the tool. The content stays in this browser's local storage, so do not use it for passwords, legal secrets, or anything that requires cryptographic protection.
Can I keep adding pages after sealing it?
Yes. Each new page receives the time it was added and then becomes part of the same sealed capsule. Adding a page never exposes or changes the pages already inside.
Where is my capsule saved?
It is saved in local storage for this browser on this device. There is no account or cloud sync. Another browser or device will not have it, and clearing this browser's site data removes it.
Can I open the capsule early?
Not through the tool. The opening action appears only on or after the date you chose. You may delete the entire capsule at any time, but that removes every page rather than revealing them early.
What if I come back after the opening date?
Nothing expires. The capsule remains sealed and ready to open until you choose to open it. It never opens automatically, posts anything, or sends the content elsewhere.