Quitting a job?

jacquelyn_erika
jacquelyn_erika Posts: 524 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
So, I'm in a position where I have to quit my job pretty suddenly. I'm a waitress so I won't put them in too hard of a spot, but I'm terrified to quit! In the past with other jobs, I've given a proper 2 weeks notice in writing, but I'm not able to do that this time around.

I clearly need some advice, lol. My last day will have to be this Saturday because I start my new job Monday (the restaurant I work at is closed Sunday). When I inform my manager, I'm going to tell her I can work the next 2 saturdays if they need me to.

What would you do and how would you approach this situation? I'm not very good at things like this so I'm super duper nervous!!

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  • syiyi
    syiyi Posts: 341 Member
    the sooner you tell them the better! good luck.
  • PBJunky
    PBJunky Posts: 737 Member
    Male or female boss? I agree on telling them sooner
  • sagetracey
    sagetracey Posts: 607 Member
    Sounds like you have something to move onto. Congratulations. Be positive and upfront with your employer. Thank them for the opportunity they have given you and apologise/explain your genuine reasons for the lack of notice.

    good luck
  • dakoerber
    dakoerber Posts: 308 Member
    I would make sure to tell them as soon as you can. Just be honest and let them know that unfortunately you can't give them the notice you would like to. it will be ok.
  • janarmac
    janarmac Posts: 45 Member
    I've been there before...but usually it was a really really crappy job with horrible bosses so I didn't have too much remorse.
    Tell them sooner than Saturday if at all possible. Also, apologize for the short notice but that the new job is too good of an oppertunity to pass up. I think offering to work the next two weekends is a really nice gesture and hopefully even a way to stay on their good side so you could use them for a reference in the future.
    Good Luck!
  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    I agree, the sooner the better. If they try and talk you into staying just remember that if that had to let you go suddenly they wouldn't think twice about it, don't let them make you feel bad. When I quit my last job I gave nearly a months notice and they still didn't have things in place to fill my position-just because you give a place notice, it doesn't mean they'll be smart about it anyway.
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    So, I'm in a position where I have to quit my job pretty suddenly. I'm a waitress so I won't put them in too hard of a spot, but I'm terrified to quit! In the past with other jobs, I've given a proper 2 weeks notice in writing, but I'm not able to do that this time around.

    I clearly need some advice, lol. My last day will have to be this Saturday because I start my new job Monday (the restaurant I work at is closed Sunday). When I inform my manager, I'm going to tell her I can work the next 2 saturdays if they need me to.

    What would you do and how would you approach this situation? I'm not very good at things like this so I'm super duper nervous!!

    I'm sorry I'm unable to give you the proper two weeks notice, but I have to take a job on Monday that will further my career, and I can't pass it up. Thanks for your time & giving me the opportunity to work here.
  • Dragn77
    Dragn77 Posts: 810 Member
    I would tell them as soon as possible, so that they can make sure they have the schedules set...when I worked in a restaurant, they planned out our schedules 2 weeks in advance, so when someone quit before that, the rest of us were working doubles and longer hours, so its really hard on the rest of the team...

    Its really cool that you are willing to offer working the weekends to help take the blow off too, they will likely take that into account as far as integrity and ethic..which is important cause you never ever know if you'll end up wanting to work there again, or end up working with the same people elsewhere (the service industry is a small world!)

    Good luck, and hope your new job goes great!!!
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    Definitely tell them now. And offering Saturdays is a great gesture.
  • mckshowie
    mckshowie Posts: 210 Member
    it'll suck and maybe be a little awkward no matter how or when you do it.

    but then you'll start your new job and it won't matter anymore anyway and everyone will get over it. just rip off the band-aid.
  • flimflamfloz
    flimflamfloz Posts: 1,980 Member
    Well, just tell them ASAP, and don't offer the Saturdays... Seems like a pain to me, unless you are really friend with them.

    You know it's just a job...
    So again it depends on your relationship with them, but if it is purely professional (i.e. work for money with no strings) then just leave without remorse (they know it can happen that an employee leaves, they would replace you with someone working harder for less if they could, etc).
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,043 Member
    What's the worst that could happen? The biggest drawback would be that you chose to leave them without a 2 week notice. And in most states, former employers can only say that you worked there and for how long unless you give written permission to release more info.
    I was working at 24hour Fitness. Due to some issues with childcare with them and a new job opening up immediately, I chose to tell them that I had to quit in 2 days. The manager tried to "intimidate" me by saying that I couldn't reapply at 24hour Fitness again for another 2 years and that it would be on my record with them. Ooooh boy, makes sense if I was happy there, I wouldn't leave for another job! I told him, "Oh well, that's my loss I guess". And it was done.
    One of the best moves I made in my career.
  • ABetterBalance
    ABetterBalance Posts: 298
    I quit my job last January to start my current job, and I gave about 5 days notice. It wasn't ideal, but there was nothing I could do. One of my bosses (there were three) knew I had been job hunting so it wasn't a complete surprise, but they had not hired a replacement for me (the other two bosses were convinced I would never actually leave)

    My official resignation letter was something to the effect of "This letter serves as my official resignation from (company) effective January 31st. I regret that I am unable to give two weeks notice, but a position has been offered to me with (unrelated company) and they need me to start at the first of the month. I appreciate the many opportunitiesI have had working here, but I feel that it best for my family, myself, and my career goals to make a change at this time."

    Of course, the multitude of phone calls and the exit interview were not as polite and professional, but he had it coming! :devil: :laugh:
  • Kalrez
    Kalrez Posts: 655 Member
    If you're already scheduled those two Saturdays, then by all means, offer to work them so that they aren't in a bind. But if you're not scheduled, then they have time to work something out.
    I'm sorry I'm unable to give you the proper two weeks notice, but I have to take a job on Monday that will further my career, and I can't pass it up. Thanks for your time & giving me the opportunity to work here.

    Just tell them ^ this^ and move on. In the end, it's a dead-end job that you're walking away from. F 'em.
  • livnlite
    livnlite Posts: 520
    So, I'm in a position where I have to quit my job pretty suddenly. I'm a waitress so I won't put them in too hard of a spot, but I'm terrified to quit! In the past with other jobs, I've given a proper 2 weeks notice in writing, but I'm not able to do that this time around.

    I clearly need some advice, lol. My last day will have to be this Saturday because I start my new job Monday (the restaurant I work at is closed Sunday). When I inform my manager, I'm going to tell her I can work the next 2 saturdays if they need me to.

    What would you do and how would you approach this situation? I'm not very good at things like this so I'm super duper nervous!!

    Why in the world would that be so terrifying? Granted, it may be somewhat awkward, but it shouldn't be 'terrifying'. You have every right to want to advance yourself, and if you find an opportunity, you have to go for it .

    However, in all fairness, be honest with them and let them know immediately. Don't leave it until last minute .. because then you would definately be putting them into a bind, to find someone suitable to fill your spot. If you can't give the typical two weeks notice .. tell them NOW!
  • wifeygonzo
    wifeygonzo Posts: 287 Member
    I agree with everyone else, the sooner you give your notice the better. And you'll feel better about it too. Just be honest, tell your boss you have an opportunity to better yourself and unfortunately you are not able to give a two week notice. Be sure to thank your boss for the opportunity you've been given and that you have appreciated your time there.
  • warmachinejt
    warmachinejt Posts: 2,162 Member
    srs? just tell them they suck and you're going somewhere better.
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