Ooops I ran out on a new job!?

Question

I was offered an internship at a store in the mall. Initially the mgrs and I agreedon facilitating my learning of essential mgmt functions. Instead, I ended up opening fitting rooms, folding, and hanging clothes all day. Also,this store has hundreds of halogen light bulbs aiming at the floor thus it was very hot and uncomfortable.Nontheless, i settled b/c they paid well.Exactly a week later, i got a call from ahuge incoporated brand store who wanted me go to N.Y for a full timepossibility in their design studio. I explained that i was in school and they offered me an interview for a part time position in my state, in the same mall as my first job! I left on my lunch break at the first job and went to the interview careful not to tell n.e one in fear that i may not get the job.I got the job and it paid well!! They wanted me to stay for training the rest of the day, i couldnt go back to my first job! I go 2 pick up my check next week wut do i say w/out sounding like i bum employee?

Answer 1

Be honest. This job you walked out on could give you a good reference or black ball you should the new company contact them regarding your ethics.

It is never a good idea to walk out regardless of the situation. You should have discussed things with your supervisor and let them know how you felt.

I can certainly empathize as to your wanting the new job, but you should have called the old job and told them you wouldn't be returning.

When you go to pick up your check, talk with your supervisor. Explain that you know you handled the situation inappropriately and just be honest. Like I said earlier, this company can give you a bad reference with reason, which will affect future employment.

Answer 2

You should have been honest and told the first job, "I'm sorry, but the duties of this job aren't what I was promised, and I found a more suitable position elsewhere." I don't think under the circumstances you were obligated to give 2 weeks notice, but you probably should have finished out the day at your 2nd job. Better not to get people mad at you, you never know when you might run into them again and need their help.

When you go to pick up your check, I would explain the situation honestly and apologize for running out on them without saying anything. But you shouldn't tell them where your new employer is, so your old bosses don't go over there and badmouth you.

Answer 3

Well, you should have called them. In the grand scheme of things you probably made the right choice, but you abandoned work in the middle of the day - this is not a good practice.

Two weeks notice is ideal. I understand it wasn't an option here. If it was a first job, probably won't be that big of a deal, but don't make a habit of this.

As far as the check... Apologize profusely. Limit saying how they came up short in your expectations, stick to how much better for you this new opportunity was.

Answer 4

I see you have a dislike for a proffesional image that is tarnished. But, surely you can call them and let them know you no longer will be returning right? I mean, have they not called you?