How do i quit my part-time job? i'm in a bit of a bad situation?

Question

sorry, a bit long...
okay, so i'm 17, and i will be returning to highschool this fall. i have been working at my current job since the beginning of summer at a fast food place, and i hate it. i already got another job since the beginning of august, however, this is a new store that has not opened yet, but i will start training very soon.
Also, many ppl have recently been fired/ have quit, and now there are only 4 employees left (including myself), and i have recently received a raise (in hopes of keeping existing staff). however, one of the other employees has just given them a two-week notice a few days ago, and the manager is raving mad
i can't stay at this job much longer, and i cant juggle 2 jobs during the school year. i have already made up my mind to quit this job sooner rather than later
the manager considers me one of the best employees there, but i hate it. and she depends on me much more now, and expects me to continue working there throughout the school year.

Answer 1

Don't stay at a job for the benefit of someone else. Give your notice and move on.

Answer 2

Well, honey you have to do just what is best for you. The choice is yours! Ok. You must be a hard worker. There are so many situations just like this in life. I tell you what I would do if were in your situation. Then you think about it. I've been young and made mistakes, so these days I try to be a bit patient. I would wait for until the other job training starts for sure. I can understand that you hate the current fast food job. But can you find a way not to hate that job you're doing now. Which means you may need to be a little more creative and find something positive about your current job. Then you would not hate it so bad which affects your daily thinking about this work. When the other job is absolutely ready for you to start, you can tell your manager a week in advance(so the manager can have time to manage the shifts), you need to move on for something else. You do not have to explain anything. If the manager can't handle your leave, gets raving mad, it is his/her problem. Tell him/her that you're leaving because you get this raving mad lots. Employees have right to choose where to work. In the long run, if you want, you can remember "Not to burn the bridge", which means there are ways to solve like this issues in peaceful way. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Sounds a bit tricky. If you truly wish to leave then it looks like your only option is to write you letter of resignation and hand it in 2 weeks prior to when you will be departing for good. Yes it will be awkward and uncomfortable but you can't allow your manager to have that much control over your emotions. Remember, this is a choice you are making based on what works best for you and your life at this time. it is unfortunate that your manager doesn't seem to realize this when other employees in the past have done what you are about to do. But if this move is going to better your situation and makes sense to you then that is all that matters. Just keep your eye on the light at the end of the tunnel and those two weeks will be over before you know it. Do not feel bad that you are beginning a new chapter of your life. A new school year and a new job are going to be great experiences for you, so no matter how upset or disappointed your manager may become, just focus on all the new things you will be learning and people you will be interacting with in just a few weeks time. Good Luck and hang in there.

Answer 4

School is more important than a job, especially your senior year. You can go without luxuries and conveniences if you have to, but I am sure your parents/guardians will still feed you if you are sticking your nose in the books rather than working.

However, I have been in the situation of being hired for jobs where they are opening a new place and they hire me weeks or more likely months out. Sometimes the job never materializes in the end or is VERY delayed because places have many unforeseen delays (or things they knew would delay but they are wishful thinking such as: Inspectors being pokey about giving them their occupancy permit, delays in construction, delays due to highers up leaving the job, and much more.

I would stick this job out just a little while until you know for sure that you will definitely be starting if its important for you to continue working.

But when you do leave, I would honest especially if the job is something that matches your interests better or works better with your schedule. this way you don't burn a bridge.

Answer 5

Stop worrying so much about your manager and stuff, you can't stay at a job you hate for her sake. You don't owe them anything. Let her know the next time you go in for your shift, if she gets mad let her! I've been a manager of a sandwich shop and to get mad at people for quitting is really immature and childish, she needs to get over it and instead of wasting time being mad start interviewing for some new help! Your in high school, you don't plan on working in fast food forever, right? You don't have to tell her you have another job, if you don't feel comfortable with that, just tell her its for school reasons or family reasons or somethng. You can always leave a letter for her, too, if you don't want to tell her in person! Just, don't sweat it so much!!

Answer 6

You should leave on good terms if you can. Set a meeting with your manager and let her know you appreciate the opportunity to work with her company. Explain that the school year is starting and your focus has to be on academics. Let her know that you don't think you can make the kind of committment her restaurant requires of its employees. Tell her you've been offered a position that will be more in line with the time and energy you have to offer during school year.

Be prepared for her to be angry. This is not your fault and it is not your responsibility. Try to give her a couple weeks of notice if you can. If she makes your life a living hell, you can always cut it shorter and tell her why at that time.

Answer 7

If you really care as hard as it may be the truth "always" is best. Your needs have to come first. The sooner you talk to the manager the more time she will be allowed to make arrangements to keep the business up to speed. Thank them for the experience and offer to help train someone, but be firm. The reasons your leaving are to arrange better things for your future. (They don't care! believe me. Your manager is just doing her job) . If they cant handle it, well at least you will know in your heart you did and offered the best you could! Don't let others make you feel guilty, you need to be true to yourself. P.S That raise you got? that was for work and you did!

Answer 8

First off this is your life. Secondly, that is exactly why they gave you a raise, to KEEP you there. Like a bribe. You have to ask yourself why everyone is quiting. probably because they do not have good management and trust me, you don't want to work for a place that has poor management because then they will drag you down. If you are worried about the money... get them to fire you then file unemployment against them. You don't need a "Life Sucking" business constantly putting a guilt trip on you. SO JUST QUIT. Who cares if they get mad. It's all their fault for not managing properly

Answer 9

Trust me, if you give your notice with a reasonable amount of time for them to find your replacement, there is nothing for you to feel bad about. You don't need to be loyal to these people. You are your own boss when it comes to your lifes decisions. Trust me, ok? I got a job working food service after highschool, cuz you have to work, and when it's slim pickins thats what you get. Anyway, I was friends with the family, and I for some reason felt this loyalty to them, that I was turning down jobs that would have paid me better, with benifits and stuff. Well, when I turned in my two weeks notice, they begged me to stay and so I finished 3 months later after summer was over. I totally know what your talking about, being depended on like that, it makes it harder, but honestly, no one can hate on you for bettering yourself.

Answer 10

Give your current remployer 2 weeks notice, and move on.

The manager is apparently not doing a good job of selecting and mentoring other employees, so she is the one placing herself in a position where she currently has a low staffing level.

You need to be true to yourself, and do what's right for you. Let the manager worry about the store, and the consequenses of her management techniques.

Answer 11

Just turn in your resignation. Tell your employer that because of the shortage of employees, you will not be able to continue through the school year. You do not have to tell her you have another job. You owe her no further explanation. Just give it to her in writing, that is the proper thing to do. Good luck with your new job and the coming school year.