How to resign?

Question

I've been working at my first retail job for the past 3 weeks, and I already dread going. I like my coworkers and boss fine, but I find the actual job boring. Selling to customers is very hard and we are expected to sell at least $250 of merchandise in an hour. This is very hard, seeing as most customers come just to browse. I hate this job, and have no passion for it. I've worked as a grocery store cashier and babysat, and I have to say I enjoyed those jobs much more. I don't want to create bad feelings, but I really want to quit. I'm a seasonal employee, a highschool student, need a steady income and I need job experience. I'd like to work at something I have a passion for, like art or writing. What can I do? How can I resign with no hard feelings after just starting? Is there an excuse I can use? I know this sounds very immature, but I'd rather be doing the things I really enjoy while I'm young, not working at a frustrating job. Please help! Thanks
-Emma

Answer 1

Since you're not out of high school yet, retail is about the best place for you to work. The key, though, is to apply at stores that sell stuff that interests you. If you're a writer, a bookstore might be a better fit for you.

There will be no hard feelings if you leave a retail store after three weeks. They're used to high turnover. You don't need an excuse, you can just tell them it's not a good fit for you and you want to explore other options.

Answer 2

You are very fortunate that you don't really NEED this job right now. You are dependent on your parents. How about working at an art/craft store, or book store?One day you may have people relying on your income to survive. Most jobs aren't a lifetime commitment, so try to stick it out for the season. Maybe your attitude is also affecting your sales as that can be reflected in how you come across to customers. Smile more and ask them a few questions to find out about their tastes. It can go along way in sales!

Answer 3

There's no way to quit without their being unhappy, as they trained you, and are expecting you to finish the season, and will have to make others work overtime, and rush to replace you.

I'm assuming the job is only for a few more weeks, right?

I'd suggest sticking it out.

You're highly unlikely to get a job involving art or writing.

Look to do those things after college (or during college, even).

For now, you're not working for passion, but for money, until you've gone further in your schooling.

Answer 4

You are right, you need to enjoy your work. Just give your boss a notice that you are leaving.(try to give a two week notice). You don't have to make them feel good or bad. Did you ever try to get a waitress or waiter trainee job? You sound like you could be happy with that kind of job and once trained, you are on your way to open your own gourmet restaurant .