Well I work at Starbucks, but I got a really really extremely good job for a magazine... Only thing is they need me to start now... I worked all day today, for really good pay... I make there in a week what I make at Starbucks in 2 weeks... And at this magazine theres so many connections and wayyyy more opportunities for me than there ever will be at Starbucks...
I want to do everything right, but I dont know if I can in this situation.
I want to put in 2 weeks notice, but my schedule has already been posted for 2 weeks and cant work it.
Then I want to call and tell them that I wont be able to work and I need to resign immediately, but theyll just try to talk me into staying or working it out and putting me through guilt trips.
Then I want to just not call and not show and start this new job, but I dont wanna be embarrassed when I have to go up to Starbucks to get my check and tips...
2007-03-24 17:18:39 · 9 answers · asked by mike t 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Senatoroflexijerkoff's suggestion was a good one about politely demanding that they match the pay of the new job.
I'd do everything I could to leave on good terms. Maybe offer to cover the weekend before you start, presumably on Monday (kinda late for that, now, though).
I'd go through all my friends and see if I could come up with somebody who would be a good Starbucks candidate. If you could offer them a good replacement person, that might be an olive branch.
Whatever you do, let them know ASAP that you won't be there so they can start scrambling to cover your shifts.
Don't fall for the guilt thing. Sure, it's not exactly justice that you're leaving without giving notice, but keep it in perspective. This is a major career opportunity for you. If it's really life changing, then it kind of outweighs the inconvenience you're causing them.
The only question I have is that I always have some slight reservations about a potential employer that won't accept the fact that you have to give two weeks notice at your current place of employment. ALL employers know that two weeks notice is traditional and expected. In what other ways are they going to be inflexible? How does this lack of understanding reflect on how they will treat you in the future? Also, why did they wait until it was such an emergency before they sought to hire somebody? What does this say about their ability to plan and organize? Just something to think about.
2007-03-24 17:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by DiesixDie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check with my new job to find out the latest I could start. I might be concerned about a company that doesn't make it easy to give two weeks notice. I'm sure you've done your research and this is a good job and legitimate company. The bottom line is that you tell Starbucks that you have a great job offer that you are taking and the last day you can work is___. They won't be happy, but at least you've handled this like an adult. You'll be able to go back in there and not feel embarrassed. Don't give them any reason to believe that you can work past that day and they won't assume you can. Also, thank them so much for the opportunity to work for such a great company and that you've really enjoyed it. Now stick to your guns.
2007-03-24 17:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go up to your manager at Starbucks and tell them the truth. That you got a better job and you can't give a 2 week notice. By doing this, if the new job doesn't pan out you haven't pissed anybody off so you can always go back to Starbucks
2007-03-24 18:03:34 · answer #3 · answered by dynamite96 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ordinarily, you should give 2 weeks. But here, you can't.
I was in this situation, once. I told my employer today would be my last day, I got a better job at substantially more pay, and they want me to start immediately. I am sorry I cannot give more notice..
If they try to lay a guilt trip on you, don't cave in. But don't just not go in. Leave on the best terms you can.
In my case, my employer accused me of leaving them in a bind etc. I told them , ok, I'll stay, you just match what I'm goint to get.
Their response," Goodbye!"
Nice going! Good luck.
2007-03-24 17:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by TedEx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just doing a no show is only for skanky employers.
Doing it to a regular one means you are a flake.
Ask the mag if 1 week is acceptable (if they really want you , they will actually wait a month)
Then give SB a cordial note, "I regret to inform you that I am resigning effective XX/XX/2007. Thank-you for the opportunity to work here"
And STOP with all the wimping about them talking you into staying . . . Stay or GO but stop that blah blah.
2007-03-24 17:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by kate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just do wat is best start a fight j/k dont do dat trust me, well just do wats right go and tell em im sorry but i will not be able to assist the starbuks, for the reason dat i have found a new job ina nother company, thank you for your opportunity at starbuks. just say dat it will work and wen u do this u have to be strong like look em in the eye and shake whoever it is dat u talk to shake his/her hand and then tell em dat k, well hope it works and hope ur new job works out fine.
2007-03-24 17:30:47 · answer #6 · answered by UR NEW MAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be upfront. Tell them what your going to be doing and getting and pushing coffee is not what you want to do. If they understand they will wish you the best of luck. If they give you a load of BS then you know its the correct decision to move on.
2007-03-24 17:27:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
just tell them its a family emergency and that you are going to be out of town and dont know when you are coming back.
2007-03-24 17:23:19 · answer #8 · answered by football player #24 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personal problems, and leave it at that.
2007-03-24 17:27:15 · answer #9 · answered by Jester 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋