how do i quit my job?

Question

How do I quit a not-so-serious job as a cashier....?

I work as a cashier at Target.
I started two and a half weeks ago, and today I realized how much I dislike it.
It's boring and I'm wasting my time.
School starts in two weeks and I want to quit before then. I want to quit ASAP.
I work tonight and am supposed to work for the next five days but I'd much rather not.

I guess my question is, would it be horrible if I called today and quit via telephone? If not, what could I say?
Would they force me to work two more weeks?
Or should I just say I'm going on vacation this Friday for two weeks, because there's no way they'd give me that much time off, so I could quit with an excuse. Though I suppose that would be immature, but who cares? I'm not planning on making this my career..

I've just never had a job before and need advice on how to go back to the lovely days of unemployment I miss so much.
Thanks.

I know the best thing to do is give my two weeks notice, but that is a long time. I'd really rather quit before then.

Answer 1

give two weeks and call out alot

Answer 2

Frankly, you aren't going to be using this job as a reference on future applications, you haven't worked there long enough to bother. So, if you want to quit, just go ahead and quit. However, this is not a 'good' way to start your work history, some things to consider:

- Giving proper notice is the 'right thing to do'. Consider that you are making other peoples' lives harder because 'you don't feel like working', including people who don't have a choice like you do.

- You don't want this job now, but you might need to work at Target sometime in the future. Having a bad report on your work record might impact your ability to work there again. We don't always get to 'choose' our jobs, the day may come when you have to take whatever you can get. Why burn bridges?

- If you are scheduled for the next 5 days, that is $$$. You will want that money once school starts up (hanging out with friends, buying clothes for school, etc).

- If you give notice, there is a chance they will pull you off the schedule anyway.

Answer 3

Be respectful of your employer when you quit and be honest. Tell them that you've realized this isn't what you imagined it to be, and realizing your heart wouldn't be in it, it would be best for both parties if you were to go separate ways. Don't take vacation (you probably haven't even earned it yet), don't lie, don't make excuses. If they were to fire you, they would tell you straight out why.

As far as notice, it would be polite to at least give one of your scheduled shifts so the manager will have a chance to call in someone else and make some changes, and they may say it is best you go home (returning you to the unemployment you value so much).

I know you don't plan on making this a career, but believe me it is a small world and I've run into situations where I'm working with many of the same people again. It is better that they remember you as someone who is respectful and honest, and you will value that as part of your character.

Answer 4

You MAY 'quit this job' however you want to ... but since this is your 'first job' do you really want a 'bad report' from just 'calling in and quitting' and never going back? That could 'haunt you' for the REST OF YOUR LIFE. Go into your bosses office, with a 'signed resignation' letter, and tell him/her that you have realized you are 'just too young' to be working full time now ... and then give your BOSS the option of telling you that you 'must' work out the 'two weeks' generally given as 'notice,' or that you may 'just quit' as of that time. That is the 'business-like' way of doing this 'quitting' and you will be at least 'starting to understand' why you sometimes MUST do things you don't like if you want to continue 'working' during your life.
Target cashier may not be your 'chosen career' but is IS the 'first job' you've had, and your 'ideas' for quitting are very 'immature' ... you need to 'grow up a little' and do 'the right thing' ... because it's 'this job' and how you performed it that may 'get you' your next job, even in another field entirely.

Answer 5

Go in a little early tonight and approach your boss before you clock in. Ask if you can have a word with him privately. Explain to him that you only planned for this to be a summer job, and that school starts back in 2 weeks. Tell him you have a lot to do on a personal level to get ready for school, which you did not previously expect, and that you'd like to give notice tonight. Also ask him if there is any way he can make some schedule adjustments, to give you as much time off as possible before your final day. Tell him that if he is in a pinch, and simply can't find anyone else to work that you will fill in his gaps, but really don't want to work anymore than he absolutely has to have you after tonight.

He may say just go ahead and go, without working tonight. Or he may ask you to work only tonight, until he can get the schedule redone. Either way he will appreciate your honesty and you will be more fair to him and the customers in giving them a chance to rework the schedule before you bail. You will also need to use him as a reference for your next job next summer, and want him to say nice things about you so that you can get hired somewhere else. Don't burn any bridges.

Answer 6

Do NOT quit by telephone. That's the coward's way out. And don't tell any lies, either. Simply go in to your job tonight, and give them a weeks notice. Tell the truth......tell them that school is starting in two weeks and you need to concentrate on your school work and not be working while school is in session.
It's never too early to begin using mature habits. DON'T burn bridges. Even if you think you will never return to that place of emolument, you never know what circumstances could lead to you having to apply with Target stores sometime in the future. Always leave on a positive note, and try not to piss anybody off in the process.

Answer 7

So quit today, but do it in person. You sound very young and I'm impressed that you understand the importance of giving your 2 week notice - that being said - why in the world did you take the job knowing you've got a vacation scheduled AND school starting back up? Never mind - just go see your supervisor and explain everything to him or her.

I wish you well!

Answer 8

Just remember that you are putting others in a bad situation. Someone else, maybe someone who really needs the job, will have to pick up you shifts and miss plans they have made. You should give them two weeks but if that is more than you should handle you should at least work out the posted Sch for the week. Good Luck

Answer 9

Giving a two week notice is always good, but sometimes if you dislike something so much there's no other option than to quit. If I were you I would just go to my manager tell him this job isn't working out for you and since school is starting soon you're afraid it will interfere with your school schedule. Just tell him that you quit. Nothing to it especially since you're not going to make a career there.

Answer 10

You can call your supervisor and tell him that it is not "working out" he may or may not ask you why. have a quick answer for him like you have decided to dedicate yourself to preparing for school and taking care of an elderly grandparent that has suddenly become ill. He shouldn't go any further than that because it is none of his business. Anyway, they deal with people quitting ALL the time (with no warning) at places like Target. He is used to it so don't sweat it. Just be polite, say sorry. Say today is your last day or even tomorrow. Give him enough time to prepare your last check or else they will haveto mail it to you.

Answer 11

Target isn't going to miss you too much. Just don't go to work and it will all pan out. Or if you want this for a reference then give the 2 weeks, but no one looking at a resume will care about less than a months work. Just ignore the phone calls and eventually it will be fine. Or you could change your answering machine/voicemail saying that you will be gone for the nexdt 2 weeks and that should fix your problem as well. Good Luck!