After moving I put in applications every where. Now I have a dilemma.
I just got this job a week ago, working in fast food. So far, I only worked 5 days. Fast Food is not my passion & it is so embarrassing walking out the door in my tack uniform.
Today I got a job offer from a nursing care facility that I can not refuse. My passion is nursing. I am so excited about this offer, but I don't know what to do about the fast food job.
Do I have to give a two week notice, to a job I just started a week ago or do I just quite & not show up?
2007-10-02 12:43:14 · 10 answers · asked by ♥ Teri ♥ 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Two week notice for quitting a fast-food gig?
Fuhgedaboudit!
I applaud your sense of duty when it comes to not letting your co-workers down,but you were only there for five days.You should only bother to give notice of resignation if you plan to leave one GOOD job for another GOOD job.
Besides,it's not like you're ever going to list that job on your resume,or put them down as a reference for any future jobs! After you engage in a serious career for several years , no future prospective employer is going to want to hear (or read in your resume) about any non-skilled jobs that you held before you got into that career path.
Fast food joints are used to people coming and going on a regular basis with no notice.They plan for that type of thing.
I've never flipped burgers,but I have a few friends that did when we were teenagers.
I don't think ANY of them gave more than thirty seconds notice before they quit.They all either walked off in the middle of their shift,or just decided not to show up one day.
You have a career opportunity! Go for it!
2007-10-02 13:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by Danny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give a two-week notice. It's common courtesy. Put the call to your boss at the fast food place you currently work at. But that nursing job? Get the offer in writing and then evaluate and weigh your options about the position. It would be real shameful if you took the job in nursing you thought would be great and then it turns out to be such a bore, after all.
Remember this: The grass may be greener on the other side, but sometimes it may not grow as well. Think about that one!
Good luck!
2007-10-02 13:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by Nate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two weeks notice is a courtesy - not a requirement.
Take the job offer - get it in writing. Then submit a resignation letter to the fast food place. Submit the letter before your next shift & finish that shift if your are needed.
2007-10-02 12:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is generally polite to give two weeks notice. However, the fast food industry is used to a large turn over of employees. They can deal with it. Give them as much notice as possible (tell them tomorrow). Good luck on your new job.
2007-10-02 12:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by Angie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you just walk out, you can never use that job as a referance. Besides, it shows integrity to let a job know that you've found something better. Give the people a chance to find someone else.
2007-10-02 12:53:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to offer a two week notice. You don't want to burn any bridges. If something happens and you need a job you left in good standing. It is the right thing to do.
2007-10-02 12:52:25 · answer #6 · answered by athletic_cute_kind 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the HR people at the nursing care facility if they'll allow you to give your current employer a fair two week notice. I don't see a problem with them allowing that, for it shows you're a person of integrity and class--impressions you want your new employer to see in you.
And it works well with your current employer, too. They tend to remember the workers who show a sense of class--and that may come in handy IF you need to return to them.
2007-10-02 12:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Give the fast food restaurant as much notice as you can. ou can tell the nursing job that you have this other job and want to give them 2 weeks, they will be more than happy to accommodate you, it shows that you are sincere and courteous....
2007-10-02 13:31:23 · answer #8 · answered by ablockgurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think down the road you might need the reference, a potential employer shouldnt ask your former boss why you quit, but they can only ask things like how long you were there, your pay rate and would they rehire, by law they cant get into the particulars of any personal feelings your former boss may have. They might ask "you" why you quit, but thats ok. So I would hang in there and leave with your head held high. Good Luck with your new job!
2016-04-07 01:05:39 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to give the notice. You may need to give this employer as a reference. Also, I don't think you will find this new job to be exactly what you want to do the rest of your life. Better start planning to further your education. Go back to school.
2007-10-02 12:52:06 · answer #10 · answered by William C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋