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Quitting job
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ok, so this is the first job I've ever had, just a bit of part time waitressing to do during the summer before I start Uni.
The thing is I'll be moving into my new flat in 3weeks time and really if I think about it, the money I'd spend on petrol to drive to my job (about 45mins drive) is really not worth it as I am only minimum wage.
Thing is I am really really nervous about telling them that I'll be leaving, seeing as I've only had the job a couple of weeks now and by the time I leave it will only have been a bit over a month.
I know they'll probably be annoyed at me. So how do I even begin to say it, what is normal procedure?
The thing is I'll be moving into my new flat in 3weeks time and really if I think about it, the money I'd spend on petrol to drive to my job (about 45mins drive) is really not worth it as I am only minimum wage.
Thing is I am really really nervous about telling them that I'll be leaving, seeing as I've only had the job a couple of weeks now and by the time I leave it will only have been a bit over a month.
I know they'll probably be annoyed at me. So how do I even begin to say it, what is normal procedure?
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If you def want to quit, I would follow the advice here and speak to your boss/write a letter/both http://www.thesite.org/workandstudy/working/leaving/resignwithdignity
Your best writing them a formal letter with a date you want to cease employment, if you give them enough time they shouldn't kick up to much of a fuss.
mmm I don't know, writing a letter might be a bit weird when I can just say to them when I'n there
The best thing to do is ask to speak to your manager away from the restaurant floor (in an office etc) and explain your situation.
As you've been working there less than a month you don't legally need to give them any notice - but then nor do they, so they could immediately terminate your contract. However, if you've made a good impression they may prefer that you work until they can find a replacement member of staff.
Lots of people take on jobs that they then realise aren't what they were expecting; so you won't be the first person to leave shortly after you start. If you explain the reasons why you've decided to leave your manager may be able to find a solution - longer shifts, share the journey with a colleage, increase your wage etc. Alternatively if it's a chain there may be openings closer to where you are moving to (or they might know someone in that area who is looking for a member of staff).
You might be required to put your resignation in writing - this is just a formality so they have some evidence that you have decided to resign.
But, as katralla says, make sure you resign with dignity: they may be prepared to write you a good reference, or they may end up moving their themselves!
Good luck,
Olly
Still a bit nervous but at least I have an idea now.