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
anniemonkat tells us more.
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)
S1N9UL4R17Y 8
for some reason I imagine him saying "we will have none of that!"
rabbi1010 29
Ha, i agree with the comments. Hes not professional and neither are you. next time, if there is a next time.
anniemonkat 6
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.
imapartypooper 15
That's really bad planning on the store's part.
epeeftw 16
I can see and understand the situation but maybe while you were taking the time to work up courage to quit, you should have planned the time better.
zeusdom 15
You can't really plan the time when neither job gives you a schedule and just schedules your shift for you. Or have you never worked at a business in your life?
curiouslilbird 19
Ugh, what a catch-22. :( I hope they don't bad-mouth you when you were actually the more professional one in the situation!
mattrd_fml 31
you shouldn't quit over the phone t hough....
TallMist 32
Read the OP's follow up. It's literally 1 post above yours.
Sathane 21
Quick and to the point is the way to go. Long winded and tip-toeing around what you're actually trying to say is cowardly and a waste of time.
DerpAngel 8
Call himher back and start where you were cut off??
epeeftw 16
Calling to quit or resign is very unprofessional.
Amorettex 19
How..? She gave them a two weeks notice of her leaving seems professional to me.
jezka374 15
In my personal experience as an office manager... No one cares to hear excuses though. Next time just say, I'm giving my two weeks notice and if they ask for details then give them... Never before...
sikanderme 7
that was awesome
skyxd 3
You spent hours "determining the most professional way" then called rather then spoke in person? YDI