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)
justsayin91 10
sorry, but calling to say you quit is the opposite of professional. written notice, in person. with at least 2 week notice.
fakedsincerity 32
If only people took the brain-power to read the follow up they'd all stop making the same comment which has already been explained...
ShowMeKay 20
Had the same thought. I think of it as a breakup lol. If it's inappropriate to break up with a significant other over the phone, it should be the same with an employer.
Tannasgh 22
This is generally best done in person if you respect your employer.
mdavis0529 14
Phone call? Your boss was probably angry that you didn't have the courage to do it in person. A phone is highly unprofessional. A signed letter of resignation, delivered in person is the correct way to do it. Having been in management, including district management for many years, I can tell you that most bosses should feel the same way. Most often, an employee who quits via phone call generally receives a negative job reference when future perspective employers call to verify job history.
TallMist 32
Oh, if only more people read the follow up...
Mustardtiger811 12
Good job trying to be professional and polite. It seems like your old manager could learn a thing about professionalism
SqueakyMunk 14
Professional doesn't mean quitting over the phone. Always quit in person.
TallMist 32
Please read the OP's follow up.
tiredofwaiting 25
Always give 2 weeks notice. And do it in person.
TallMist 32
And always read the follow up.
leafynitemare 24
YDI for not having enough respect to do it face to face.
TallMist 32
Downvote for not reading the... You know what? **** it. Keep doing what you're doing. :P