Can I quit job in 3 months?

Question

I am a registered dietitian. I was hired as a director of dietary department on 11/2/06. As a head of the department I have a lot of responsiblities. I get to write up people, can hire, fire, maintain the whole kitchen. I have no previous supervisory experience and I have to manage the whole kitchen, this makes me nervous. Everyday I drag myself to go to work, I almost hate it. The hours are too long, alot of paper work, am there from 7:45AM to 5:30PM, salaried. Very tiring, cant do long hours. I feel as if they hired me because they couldnt find noone. Also, in three months I am planning to take off 5 weeks, co. dont know this. While working there I have applied to other places, and am getting interview calls, but am telling them I cannot start until March. I just want to be a dietitian not a supervisor and a dietitian. Can I quit this job by the end of Jan, what reasons should I give? They really need a dietitian, ppl there like me, because I work hard almost 9-10 hrs/da

Answer 1

I think its okay to quit in three months. However, you must realize that winter (usually starting in December) is usually the worst season to look for a new job. You might just want to quit now and devote all time to job searching OR wait a little longer until march then quit when you have to take your 5 weeks off. It depends on how much you need the income. If you do quit..you should not include this job on your resume. It will look bad to potential employers and they will think you will jump ship if hired.
Also, be honest with the people who hired you..you can tell them the workload is too much and you need to delegate so it becomes somewhat tolerable.

Be sure to read carefully the job description and thoroughly ask the hiring manager(s) what your job responsibilities will be next time so you won't get in the same situation..I know it can be tough...but you will be better off next time.

Answer 2

When giving your resignation, you can thank them for all of the experience that this position has given you, but that you've simply found a position that you feel is a better fit. Then tell them that you wish all the best for the company. Do not apologize, and don't make any excuses. If they ask you why you think that it is a better fit, you just say that at this time, you are looking to take your life in a new direction. Then say thank you for your time, and get up and leave. I would tell managment as soon as you get a new job, and the exact date that you plan to leave. This way, they will know exactly when they need a new employee. To make it easier on yourself, make your last day at the end of the pay period. That way, you won't get a partial check. Good luck!

Answer 3

You need to do what is right for you. If that means quitting in 3 months, then quit. Especially if you have something else lined up!

You should try and learn from this experience while you are there - can you delegate some of this workload? You shouldn't have to be putting in 10 hour days - that's too much for anyone!

Yes, you should work to make conditions better, even if you plan on leaving. It will be better for you while you are there - and it may be better for the next person who comes.


When you are ready to give your two weeks, either let them know the real reason (Whatever you are going to be doing for 5 weeks) or tell them that you have found another position. You don't need to tell them where, or when you are going to be starting.

Best of luck.

Answer 4

It sounds like the job is more than you can handle. You can always quit a job. You're just trying to figure out how to make it look OK. Be honest. Say that you thought you could handle the job when you accepted it but that it is too much and you are seeking a position as a dietitian, not a supervisor. And say the same thing to future employers.

Answer 5

Yes, you can quit. If this is not something you want to do then leave you are not obligated to stay. If being a dietitian is your passion then stick with just that. Do not burn your self out working long hours doing something you absolutely hate. Just as fast as they brought you in. they will get someone into replace you just the same. Do not worry so much about what they think about you. But what’s best for you. You will not be any good to anyone if you do not take care of your self first.

About what to tell them, tell them the truth.

Good luck.

Answer 6

were all the things you do such as make coffee, buy lunch etc told to you in the job interview? If so then you knew what to expect, if not then talk to your employer about it and if things don't change then start looking for something else that you will be happy at. But remember all jobs there is some unhappy employees. PS are you sure your college friends are getting a better pay or are you going by their word/

Answer 7

You need to be honest. With yourself and them. Tell them why you are unhappy - you don't need to tell them you have been applying to other positions as they may fire you and you don't want that on your record. Give them a chance to help you restructure. They may even hire a supervisor or even an assistant for you. If you truly have had enough, be honest about this as any feedback you give them, will be invaluable to them in hiring future staff. It is better to leave early and honestly and not on a bad note souring other future chances (always remember it's not what you know, it's WHO you know). Ensure that you give them enough notice for them to hire a new person especially over this holiday period which is a notoriously quiet time as well as enough time for a changeover. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Answer 8

Don't ever quit a job until you have another lined up!!!!! the best thing to do is give them a two week notice considering you already have another job!!!!! all you have to do is tell them you found something else that you like better it sounds as though they are taking advantage of you that is why you are getting paid a salary!!!!!! Good Luck

Answer 9

I wish I could feel sorry for you in the hours dept but nope. If you hate it that much then quit. Better to quit now than when you are so miserable that you performance drops off and it really begins to show.

Answer 10

you do not need a reason to quit your job, will not get a nice referral nor will you be able to collect unemployment benefits