2 Weeks Notice...?

Question

I used to work at my high school, and on thursday (2/8/07) I just quit. Recently I had been working with autistic children, then a week ago I asked to be switched to a different room because there was so much drama in that room. Well, monday comes and I hated it. Skip to thursday, I went to the person who places everybody in different rooms, and told her that I want to quit. She said "Ok, so, are you going to quit today, or 2 weeks from now or what?" So I told her that today would be my last day. Earlier in the year, there have been some problems with some of my co-workers and I . At the beginning of january, I told her that I quit. But then I went back in later that day and told her I was feeling very stressed that morning and would like to change my answer. They gave me another chance and told me next time this should happen it's for good. So,when I told her thursday that I quit. I told her I was serious about it now, and have been thinking about it for awhile.

My question is, I still want to work with kids. Maybe in a preschool or something. If you were me, would you just not tell the other school about your previous work experience or would you tell them you had worked somewhere else before? I know a few people at my old job that i know would give me a good reference. Do you think schools just call your old job and ask to speak with whoever is incharge?

Answer 1

Hi, I do empathise with the situation you are in. it does sound like you will be applying for a job in the same field. It may be wise to take the following steps;

(i) speak to one or even two people from your (former) high school and get their consent be your referee. If possible, try and get at least one of your referees to be relatively senior, and who is willing to understand and empathise; once that's done, then (ii) you'll be set to share your resume' with your targeted schools. If any of the schools do a reference check, they'll call your referees first. (iii) having two referees would also improve your chances of having an "insider" in your former school speak up for you, if your new employer ever calls the principal or other senior guy.

Take heart that you are moving ahead to newer and better things; and that any changes that you are going through is for the better.

take care & cheers,

Answer 2

It's always best to think these kinds of thoughts through before you up and quit. It may seem like the easy way out - your doing what they call "burning your bridges". You can't go back the way you came...

You could try and use a few references that can represent your side. But if you quit - and made their job harder because of it - then you may not want to. They may be nice to you, but they may also be honest when a job calls and asks questions about your performance.

"Yep, she quit and left me with a room of kids..." probably won't help you land a new job.

And yes, a company can call and confirm if you worked somewhere. But a school is a tad different, especially if you're not older than 18. Your state laws may prevent your school from giving out any information, to protect you and your family.

So here's what I would do...

Talk to a few references and see if they're willing to answer some questions honestly that a company would ask. Like: is she a hard worker, is she timely, does she get along with customers or coworkers.

Then spend some time at the library writing a great resume... ask the reference desk for help - they have a lot info they can share. Use those references on your resume for your new job.

In the future, if you want to quit or walk out on a job - talk to your boss or manager and ask for a few minutes to cool off.

Answer 3

I would imagine that, especially when working with children, your references will be checked. The best thing to do is admit to the potential new employer your immaturity at the time and say you have learned from the experience. Also, admit that the autistic children were more than you could handle. You seem young and it would probably be best if you work with "regular" needs children till you get more experience.

It takes some training, maturity and patience to work with special needs children. They can be very demanding and stressful. Try to apply for jobs at a day care where you would work with "normal" children and take it from there.

Answer 4

So you are so immature that you just walked in and quit one day... now you are realizing that there may be consequences to such behavior. We all make these sorts of mistakes at times in our lives. (I sure did!)

When you apply for the next job, you don't have to bring it up in your interview and you don't have to list it on a resume. However, an application is a legal document and it will probably ask about prior employment. List your prior jobs - they will come up when they do a background check anyway - and be prepared to explain why you quit (that is usually a part of the document as well).

And in the future remember: employers pay for work because people aren't willing to do it for free. Some parts of all jobs suck - that's why they pay you.

Answer 5

i quit three jobs before just walking out the only thing is they wont recommend you to anyone but that's all no big deal!

Answer 6

I don't think it's a big deal. The daycares where I live are always desperate for help.

Answer 7

kiss a good reference ............goodbye!








but than again.......if you go back to your old boss and let the person know by kissing up on the person for a good reference ....that may work!





but don't count on it!

Answer 8

nope