Today, I finally got up the courage to quit my first job. I spent hours determining the most professional way; the method, and the wording I would use. In the middle of the phone call, my manager hung up on me. FML
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OP here. Yes, a letter would have been better, but I was scheduled for a shift that I couldn't make it to, due to having two jobs and time was of the essence. If I called off of my shift, I was afraid I would be fired. Furthermore, they would not let me find someone else to cover my shift, believe me, I tried. The shifts would not have coincided if either place would give me a schedule. But they wouldn't. Work was also closed, so I couldn't go in person to explain. I gave as much notice to my manager as I possibly could by calling. I had no contact information other than the store's phone number that I found online. At the time of the phone call, I was TRYING to give my 2 weeks notice but the manager hung up before I could. Oh well.
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thesmeagol 22
A letter dating the last day of employment would have worked better. You don't have to speak with them, and its documented in writing.
Yazoo77 16
Well, now you know you made a good decision.
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Comments (86)
JKPwnage 27
Next time your manager calls you, hang up in the middle of the call
maggsbac 3
The most professional way you could think of....was a phone call. I would have hung up on you too. 100% deserved it.
lexos 16
Do it like cartmen, screw you guys I am going home
laden_swallow09 35
Cartman is also an incorrigible dick, and should be idolized in absolutely no real way.
BigC_from_Bama 16
are you kidding me? Cartmen can do anything.....anything..... he became hitler, froze himself, made friends with demons... why he's like the chuck norris of south park!
MzZombicidal 36
Probably because he's a cartoon, #60.
Krwman 8
As long as you have another job lined up and secure, you are ahead of the game.
kennyyerrr 2
How is it "professional" to quit over the phone?
blakXrat 3
ehhhh. probs shoulda done that in person
mejustbeingme 4
It's best to give your notice in writing because then there's a record of it. Phoning and texting isn't a good idea, and I'm sure that that is one of the reasons why. Not to say your manager isn't an ass, but definitely write a short notice next time and remember to date and sign it!
laden_swallow09 35
"Hey, boss-man (or -lady). I'm giving you my two-week's notice. Thanks." Is there something that was complicating that?
laden_swallow09 35
I infer from the words "first job" in the FML that it's likely an entry-level job.
connaughty0225 16
I have to agree with most comments to give a letter and or two weeks notice because many companies will put you on a do not rehire list if you just up and quit or no call no show! So leaving on level grounds is the best route.