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Sonervous
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Quitting a job
Anyone ever quit a job that they just didn’t like after 3 months? What’s the best way to handle this. Tell them it’s not working out for me? Make some personal issue up? I know I will be putting them in a bind and I’m panicking about telling them.
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Posted 2/8/18 3:22 PM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Quitting a job
I did. It's not really much different than quitting any other job. Offer 2 weeks notice.
I wouldn't lie. If it's something fixable, they may try to fix it. For me, it was my manager so they offered to have my report to someone else. I chose to leave anyway, but it felt good that they tried to keep me.
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Posted 2/8/18 3:35 PM |
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Michi
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Quitting a job
I would jst say it's not a good fit and give two wks if you can tolerate it for that long. Not much they can say if ur being kind and by the book about it.
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Posted 2/8/18 3:39 PM |
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LiveandLearn
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Re: Quitting a job
Posted by NYCGirl80
I did. It's not really much different than quitting any other job. Offer 2 weeks notice.
I wouldn't lie. If it's something fixable, they may try to fix it. For me, it was my manager so they offered to have my report to someone else. I chose to leave anyway, but it felt good that they tried to keep me.
I agree with this. I did it after 9 months but my manager knew I wasn't happy after about 2 months. In my case it was not fixable because of HR issues and the client. My manager was amazing and I only stayed as long as I did because of her. I was very honest with HR and upper management when I did leave.
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Posted 2/8/18 3:44 PM |
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Sonervous
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Re: Quitting a job
I guess the problem is that they are really nice and it’s not because I’m in some terrible situation. It’s just extremely boring and I just don’t like the job. The benefits are terrible all around and there’s really no where to move up to. They are also moving offices further away from where I live and this is already my max distance. Unfortunately that’s not happening for awhile or I would use that!
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Posted 2/8/18 3:55 PM |
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RainyDay
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Re: Quitting a job
Posted by Sonervous
I guess the problem is that they are really nice and it’s not because I’m in some terrible situation. It’s just extremely boring and I just don’t like the job. The benefits are terrible all around and there’s really no where to move up to. They are also moving offices further away from where I live and this is already my max distance. Unfortunately that’s not happening for awhile or I would use that!
That right there is your explanation. Tell them that the job isnt a good fit and that the further commute and benefits make it less attractive. If you dont have another job lined up I would probably offer to stay until they have a replacement.
I once quit a job after a month. The job was completely boring and not what they explained. The manager was a complete jerk too. I just told them it wasnt a good fit.
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Posted 2/8/18 4:06 PM |
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mommy2be716
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Quitting a job
I did this last year and went back to NYC schools due to me being unhappy. I just said it wasn't working out and I am switching to another school that was a better fit for me. They understood
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Posted 2/8/18 4:09 PM |
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tray831
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Re: Quitting a job
I did exactly that in my 20's. The company itself was great. My boss was super nice. But my position which was new, was soooo BORING.
I called my DH (boyfriend at the time) during my lunch on my first day hysterical crying that I hated it so much and didn't want to go back. I had that feeling on my First Day!!!
I found a job and gave my notice. It was a very long three months. You feel bad doing it; but they will find someone.
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Posted 2/8/18 4:26 PM |
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mrsrainbow
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Re: Quitting a job
Just remember that people quit all the time. If it's not a good fit, prolonging the inevitable won't help. I am sure they have had it happen before. I would be honest about why you are leaving so you don't burn bridges.
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Posted 2/8/18 4:31 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: Quitting a job
i agree with the consensus. you have good, legitimate reasons to give as the explanation.
i agree with the PP: if you don't have something lined up, offer to stay until they find a replacement. this will give you some time to continue your own search while still earning a paycheck... plus it gives you the benefit of leaving on the best of terms and helping you with a good reference.
best of luck on making the move out of that job.
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Posted 2/8/18 5:55 PM |
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LuckyStar
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Quitting a job
I left a job after a year. I knew after a month or so that it wasn't going to work out. It was the worst year of my life.
ETA: I told them that it wasn't a good fit. They weren't surprised.
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Posted 2/8/18 8:40 PM |
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TwinDani
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Quitting a job
I left a job after a two months. I left my job of 9 years to take this job and wow it was awful. The place was very unorganized and some of the people I worked for were horrific. They expected me to do accounting work when I was hired as the HR manager. I could not do it anymore, they fired people left and right for no reason and it was horrific. I was there for 2 months and they went through so many people in their offices. I gave them 1 day notice, I was offered another job and had to start ASAP. I felt bad about it but looking back that place was very toxic and just not for me.
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Posted 2/9/18 9:29 AM |
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lightblue
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Re: Quitting a job
Just be honest and tell them you feel like this position is not a good fit for you.
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Posted 2/9/18 3:13 PM |
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Millie3
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Re: Quitting a job
Don't feel bad about quitting, you don't have to tell them a reason. They are lucky you are giving them 2 weeks. I've walked off 2 jobs without notice when I was younger. They were both toxic places and I found new positions right away. My office now had a woman working there for a month, she called and quit over the phone last week!
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Posted 2/10/18 6:36 PM |
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