The managers are pretty nice, but have gotten angry at other staff for quitting..which i know they shouldn't do, but i want to leave with a good impression.. for reference use etc. what would be the best way of doing this and what would i say? (i've never quit a job before.. and it's a job in food service, and i'm in university)
2007-12-30 07:40:48 · 6 answers · asked by Kate W 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Food Service
Two weeks is the bare minimum you should give as notice prior to quitting a job, but if you can afford to wait, giving a full month is much better. As for what to say, simply say that you've appreciated your time with the company and learned a lot, but you feel that it is time for you to look at other opportunities in other fields, presuming that's what you intend to do.
2007-12-30 07:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by The Dharmatist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in California, it doesn't really matter if you want a good reference or not because the business owner is technically not allowed to give one. All they can legally do is verify employment information.
Secondly, and I mean no disrespect, but you're in a food service job. If you were working in a high-level engineering position in a huge company, what your superiors think of you would be extremely important if you were changing positions. Food service jobs are incredibly easy to get because they typically don't require a lot of education or skill levels.
From an employer standpoint, I would be more impressed with a resume stating that you were working while you attended school and maintained a good GPA. But I wouldn't really care if your boss liked you or not.
What would be less impressive is that you jumped from job to job while you were in school. As an employer I would be less inclined to hire you because I'd think that you would quit right after I spent my time and energy to train you. Therefore, the job stability might be more important than whether your ex-boss liked you or not.
2007-12-30 07:57:34 · answer #2 · answered by Bob C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest you have a sit down with them alone; Give them your two weeks notice (on a sunday, or day you get paid) and let them know how you feel. If you want to leave with a good impression tell them you enjoy working however balancing school with a job is hard work and you have no other option. They should (hopefully) understand.
2007-12-30 07:48:36 · answer #3 · answered by JulieJulie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been so overwhelmed this year with term papers and regular homework, I feel that I cannot contribute effectively anymore to this position. I really enjoyed working here and you guys were just the best but I can see that it is time for me to move on. My education is really costing me and my parents a lot so I can't blow this. I hope you understand.
(If you can put in your two weeks notice just before you go on a two week vacation, that would be even better).
2007-12-30 08:43:36 · answer #4 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Turn in your resignation and give them enough time to replace you. Two weeks is usually enough. Simply explain that you need to move on and/or devote more time to your studies.
2007-12-30 07:46:44 · answer #5 · answered by sandy t 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You write a letter saying something like "Effective mm/dd/yy I resign my position with (company name). I appreciate the opportunities I have been given.", sign it, and give it to your boss.
2007-12-30 07:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋