W worked for the company for 4 mths and my boss was really flexible. This is the greatest job I have ever had but due to the problems I have had with the babysitters I want to move back home where I already have another job. All my family is over there so I am excited about it. But should I stay until the end of the month (even if I don't want to because my new job requires me to be over there in 2 wks! I don't know how to tell my boss no or should I stay just so that I won't look bad. He doesn't have anyone to cover my position. I don't know what to do.
2006-06-06 06:58:25 · 11 answers · asked by star 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You should contact your new job, explain the situation, and ask if they will hold your position for you until July 1. If they agree, ask them to confirm this via e-mail, then tell your current boss that you can stay, but that you defintely need to leave by the end of the month.
If you need to leave for the new job, hopefully you gave your boss written notice of your intent to leave. Just make sure you give him the full two weeks so he has not excuse later to claim that you left under short notice. Unless there was some other agreement, two weeks notice is customary and is certainly enough time to find someone from a temporary agency even if it is not enough time to get a permanent replacement.
2006-06-06 07:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by redwolf7782 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's always best to try to be flexible when you can. The last thing you want to do is burn bridges. If your new job will allow the flexibility, then perhaps you should try to stay. Explain to the new job that you don't want to leave the old boss in a bind. If they're able to be flexible, they'll likely admire your loyalty and know they're getting someone who is conscientious.
If they're not able to be flexible with your start date or you feel it will jeopardize your chances of keeping the job, explain this to your boss as well. Perhaps you can offer to be available by phone.
2006-06-06 07:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your new job FIRST, then let your boss know what the answer is. If your new boss says he or she needs you then obviously he should understand. This gives you positive points on all sides 1. Takes the pressure off of you personally for a negative answer to your old boss. 2. Makes you look caring, loyal, and responsible to both bosses.
2006-06-06 07:13:04 · answer #3 · answered by nilervr2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to leave after the 2 weeks. Your own future is much more important than what your boss wants. You have to put yourself first. Unless you had plans of returning back to this job, you don't owe him more than 2 weeks.
2006-06-06 07:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any friends or family that you trust to do the job? He could also contact a temp service or such. Unfortunately, you have to be honest with him, but offer your assistance as far helping him find someone for the position. Or maybe disburse the work to other works in the office temporally. Good luck!!
2006-06-06 07:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by Barbie doll lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are jepoardizing you new job, do not wait the whole month. A good boss will understand
2006-06-06 07:02:08 · answer #6 · answered by Marco551 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to him that you need to leave in two weeks to start another job. He will understand. If not he wasn't a good boss anyway.
2006-06-06 07:02:02 · answer #7 · answered by LMCAPLE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just explain that you need to go back home because of your child(ren) and that you would leave today if you could. You are playing by the rules by giving two weeks and hope that he appreciates that.
ask him if he could hire a temp for you to train to cover your position while he hires a replacement?
2006-06-06 07:02:45 · answer #8 · answered by oldsoftee2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should either:
A. Just tell him you will wait until later to decide (to stall for time) and then say no, or
B. Say yes IF he gives you a raise or an hourly bonus.
There's no reason to stay on later if you don't want to.
2006-06-06 07:02:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you gave your two weeks notice then .Then you should stick it out ...Never burn a bridge you may have to cross again
2006-06-06 07:06:40 · answer #10 · answered by nightstemplar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋