Two days ago I handed in an application at Barnes and Noble because my current job only gives me 15 hours per week, which is obviously not enough to pay for rent. I didn't expect to hear from Barnes and Noble so soon (only a few hours), and today after an interview I got hired full time starting next week. I can't keep my current job any longer due to schedule conflicts, so the only option I have now is to quit. The problem is that I'm afraid it's rude to my current boss to quit on him so abruptly and without giving him a two week notice to hire someone else. And it's not like I don't like my current job, it's just that I need more hours than what my current boss can possibly give me in order to pay the bills. So what am I supposed do? How should I break it to my boss?
2007-10-03 08:56:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Food Service
Explain it to your boss just like you did here. Be respectful and I'm sure he'll understand. If he's only needing you for 15 hrs a week, he should be able to cover your shift with someone else. If not, maybe you can work with reduced part time hrs over the next two weeks around your B&N job to give him time to find a replacement. It's better than just walking out on him. But in the end, do what you have to do to pay the rent.
2007-10-03 09:06:11 · answer #1 · answered by the_dragyness 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that before you applied at B & N that you asked your boss for more hours to help make your living expenses. So he certainly should already have an idea that your probably looking to move on. The holiday rush will be starting soon so a lot of retail employers are looking to get their base staffs complete before they start the seasonal hiring. Your boss will probably be disappointed that you won't be able to give him two weeks but as long as your apologetic for your lack of control over the circumstances he should be understanding. Make sure you let him know that you've enjoyed working there and having him as a manager but that finances require you to move on now. Enjoy your new job and congratulations.
2007-10-03 09:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boss should understand that you have to quit abruptly if you want to continue to eat and have a roof over your head. Am I correct in assuming that you don't have a real critical job like a doctor or an astronaut? Will the world stop spinning if you don't show up to your old job tomorrow? Probably not. Don't feel bad. Do what's best for you. Have you ever heard of anyone being given two weeks notice that they were going to be fired? Probably not. So, there you go. Congrats on the new job....
2007-10-03 09:02:11 · answer #3 · answered by lillllbit 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because looking for a job while you are employed is not cheating and you job doesn't have feelings. Another thing, you NEED a job to support yourself. You don't need a relationship. Actually sometimes it's best to be alone between relationships.
2016-04-07 02:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
come into work with a tray of cookies (this throws him off). Then tell your boss that you need to talk. Tell him that you hardly get any hours and that u are dippin out. Then take the cookies and throw them everywhere frantically. Tell customers that the establishment is infested with rodents. After that quickly start flipping over chairs and run out. Works EVERY time
2007-10-03 09:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the manager at B&N and ask them if you can start in one to two weeks. Explain to them that you want the extra time to allow for your current employer to replace you. B&N should be understanding of this, and they probably don't want someone working for them who would just leave a job without giving notice anyway. I think if you explain the situation to B&N they will be understanding and accommodating.
2007-10-03 09:06:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell him now. If he needs the help over the upcoming two weeks, offer to work evenings for him or Saturdays until he finds a replacement. This way, you don't leave him hanging.
2007-10-03 10:38:29 · answer #7 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long have you worked there?
Tell your boss you would like to talk to him, pull him to a side, and thank him for giving you an oportunity to work in the company. That it was a learning experiences, and now you feel that you should move on.
2007-10-03 09:09:16 · answer #8 · answered by desitur 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe take it with less hours/ or ask current employeer to match what they offer/ you might get a raise? who knows test the waters..
2007-10-03 10:03:39 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you quit for your own personal reasons, and state that you don't get nearly enough pay or work enough hours.
2007-10-03 09:04:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋