how do you quit a job? what should i say?

Question

ive never quit a job before and i like working here, but its messing up school, what exactly should i say?

Answer 1

Tell the truth in a short letter and give them 2 weeks notice.

Answer 2

Hi:

I quit one of my jobs, but when I applied for the next job, I told the interviewer, I wanted to quit for at least one reason because everyone I worked with were smokers and I am not and they would smoke in the office. Most people understand that reasoning, but now, there is more work place control over smoking.

You could probably just stay you're quitting to focus more on your commitment to your studies and ultimately your future goals. Tell them you really like your job, but you need to focus on that. They will probably understand that reasoning, and it won't reflect poorly on you. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Type a letter of resignation, give them two weeks notice and tell them you really enjoyed the experience and appreciate the opportunity the gave you, but school has to come first and you need to spend more time focusing on your studied. They will understand that. Just let them know how much you liked working there.

Answer 4

Don't quit, ask for some advice from your employer first, as they probably went through the same thing in their own lives at one time or another. If they aren't willing to help you prioritize your life that's ok. because when you are ready to return to the workforce you will find someone that will. Being honest about your priorities and boundaries is commendable from an employers standpoint, if they don't react favourably that is their perogative but you wouldn't have done anything wrong.

Answer 5

Explain your situation, thank them for the opportunity and give a two week notice. Two week notice is standard, will give them an opportunity to start working on your replacement and will not leave any hard feelings. Also, make sure that you do have a resignation letter prepared so that you have it documented in writing. Below are some sites that will give you tips and samples for writing resignation letters. Good luck!

http://www.worktree.com/tb/MB_resign.cfm
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resignationletters/qt/resign.htm
http://www.excessvoice.com/resignation.htm

Answer 6

Exactly what you told us. School has to be your priority right now, but you love working there. You are going to have to leave to be the best you can be at school.

(Unless, there is a way the employer can change your requirements that won't mess up your schooling - may be worth asking. Just be honest)

Answer 7

Exactly what you just said. Mr. So and So, I really like my job here but I am afraid it has begun to conflict with my school work so I am going to have to stop working. I thank you for the opportunity you gave me to work here.

Answer 8

They will want to hear the honest reason for your leaving. You want to be very positive about the experience you have had and thankful for the opportunity. Give them at least two weeks notice and offer to help them in any way that you can. Just like a break-up, you want to let them down easy and don't burn a bridge.

Answer 9

Explain to your employer that you enjoy your job, but you feel like you need to focus on school. Tell them you appreciate the opportunity they gave you, then offer 2 weeks notice to find a replacement.

Answer 10

I would add to what the others said that you would like to be able to reapply at a future time when you are not in school-maybe during the summer