Quitting a Job?

Question

I know most people would just say "I quit" upfront, but I can't just say that. I have worked there for like 6 months, and I want to quit to get a higher paying job. It's a fast food job, and they probably need me more than I need them, I do the Drive-Thru on the busiest days, and I don't know what to do. I was suppose to get 2 raises, but they failed to do evaluate me, and I like the job and all, but $5.50 is lousy pay.

I'm trying to get away from the Fast Food industry, and get a more better job, but I'm 16, and this is my first job.

Answer 1

They don't need you. Fact of life, everyone's expendible. They will have you replaced in less than two days. Stick with fast food. The job training and experience is useless, but the life experience is invaluable and any other job you can get at this point will be just as crappy.

Answer 2

So, what is the question? How to resign from a job? If so, the right way to do is to write a very simple letter. Just put down something like

"Please accept this letter as my two week notice for resignation. My last day of work will be . I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the courtesy extended to me during my employment."

If it's the higher pay you are after, and you were supposed to be evaluated for this purpose, you can ask for it. You can simply say,

"When I was hired, I was told I would get a review for my performance, and I may be eligible for a raise. I didn't get one. Would it be possible to talk to you about this?"

If you want to get out of a fast food job, you can look for a job while working at this job. Even though you don't like the pay, it is still money coming in.

Answer 3

Okay, I have been in a similar situation. First of all, give more than just two weeks notice... give like a month so that they find a replacement and you can even offer to help train your replacement
(this will look good when your prospective employer calls to ask about you). Tell your boss at the job that you are quitting that you need to expand you horizons and opportunities but that you have really appreciated the opportunities that they have given you. Then, you tell your prospective employer in your interview that you are leaving your current job becuase you feel that you have learned all you can from them and wish to expand your horizons beyond just the fast food industry and want to grow not only as an employee but as a person and feel that their company would facilitate your growth.

Answer 4

Just type up a simple form letter, giving your two weeks notice. If you are not wanting to work the two weeks, include in the letter, "with request for immediate release." The fact that you are even giving a two week notice to your manager, should speak volumes, you might be one of probably 10% of people to even care about quitting. Two more things, whoever said the minimum wage is $5.75 couldn't be more wrong, it's still $5.15 and isn't set to change until 2008 when it goes up to $7.75 and don't worry about the drive-thru, it made it before you started there and will continue to serve millions of people without you.

Answer 5

Would you consider continuing to work there if they raised your salary? You have to discuss the issue of overdue evaluation with your supervisor. Say you want to make a committment to the company, but you need them to show their committment as well.

If you want to change jobs regardless of the pay, then line up a new job before quitting your current one. Submit a resignation letter saying that you enjoyed working there but feel it's time to move on. Give your current job two weeks notice and ask if you can use them as a reference.

I've done this 20+ times with no problems!

Answer 6

Your opportunities are limited since you are 16.
Employers fail to evaluate all ages.
Look around for other higher paying jobs while you are still working there. However, you may be limited to fast food for a while.

Ask for your evaluation. Since you like the job, think of it as building experience until you get your next job. Best Wishes!

Answer 7

At your next interview, don't say "more better" - okay? LOL
Fast food is the worst. try to get a job as a server or busser in a decent restaurant - that's where the money is, with tips and tip-outs.

Answer 8

If you don't feel like the old fashion "I quit", then write a letter of resignation stating your reasons for leaving and the date you will be last available to report for work.

Answer 9

Give your notice to quit and then and quit. Giving notice will be better for you when your new job that you are trying to get calls the old job and asks " did he give notice?"

Answer 10

Life is too short to waste your time with people who want to piss on you.

Just tell them to "Take this job and shove it!" And throw a hamburger at your boss.

Get a little Dr Evil attitude. You'll be glad you did.