InvisibleWound Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I am leaving the store job to go work for my dad. I was suppose to give my 2 week notice today but didn't. The store owner showed up and she seemed stressed and the manger was busy so I held my tonuge. Today was order day so I was helping with that. I felt like by telling them I would be adding to their stressful day,... Tomorrow I have to though, I can't keep waiting it out and making it harder on me and them. I am scared I will end up not doing it tomorrow eaither. I need some advice and encouragement or something.... To get me going with this. Link to comment
Staple Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Don't be afraid, just give it and move on. However, I want to tell you that from my experience working for your dad is going to be one of the big mistakes of your life. You're going to hate it. I'm so glad I'm going to law school because I can't stand working with my family any longer. Imagine you do something wrong at work. Your manager tells you off and it ends there at work. With family? Nope. You're having dinner at home? It comes up. Driving to work with your dad again? It'll come up. And so on. And everyone will know about it. lol Link to comment
InvisibleWound Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Don't be afraid, just give it and move on. However, I want to tell you that from my experience working for your dad is going to be one of the big mistakes of your life. You're going to hate it. I'm so glad I'm going to law school because I can't stand working with my family any longer. Imagine you do something wrong at work. Your manager tells you off and it ends there at work. With family? Nope. You're having dinner at home? It comes up. Driving to work with your dad again? It'll come up. And so on. And everyone will know about it. lol Yeah I am prepared for any neagative comments from my dad that might come my way... My sister hates it so I know all about it already... I am ok with this and know what to expect, all I know is that tomorrow I gotta get up the courage and do it Link to comment
avman Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Try writing out your resignation in a short letter. Dear manager, I wish to announcement my resignation from effective . It's been a pleasure working with you and I wish you and the company all the best in the future. Sincerely Just make it nice and short and sweet. Then you can hand this to your manager and just say "Hey, just wanted to let you know that I have an opportunity to work with my dad and so I'm going to be resigning." It doesn't have to be any more complicated than this. Link to comment
InvisibleWound Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 I can't stay at my current job not just because I hate it but also because I am lucky to make 140 a week. If I work with my dad it will only be seasonal but bette rmoney and more hours. Link to comment
InvisibleWound Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Try writing out your resignation in a short letter. Dear manager, I wish to announcement my resignation from effective . It's been a pleasure working with you and I wish you and the company all the best in the future. Sincerely Just make it nice and short and sweet. Then you can hand this to your manager and just say "Hey, just wanted to let you know that I have an opportunity to work with my dad and so I'm going to be resigning." It doesn't have to be any more complicated than this. That is a good idea, but would a letter be considered unprofessional by some employers? Link to comment
avman Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 That is a good idea, but would a letter be considered unprofessional by some employers? Not at all. In fact many employers require a resignation to ultimately be delivered in writing so they can prove that you quit and they didn't fire you. Link to comment
orchidrose Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 That is a good idea, but would a letter be considered unprofessional by some employers? Most etiquette folks will strongly suggest that you submit a letter, so no, it's not unprofessional. It's done so that you have hard copy on file to prove that you quit and weren't fired. But you can't just hand them a letter and walk away. There needs to be some in-person explanation. Link to comment
wlh22 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 letters are perfect. Rather I would suggest going the letter route only. (no verbal resignation). Avman is right. Link to comment
InvisibleWound Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Thank you all, I will be preparing a letter to take into the manager tomorrow. Link to comment
Staple Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Courage? Just type it up and give it to her, and offer a short explanation saying you are going to work for another company and life moves on. Anyways, can't wait for your "OMG MY DAD IS SO ANNOYING" threads Link to comment
InvisibleWound Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 I wish people would stop saying how I am going to hate working with my dad. I have worked with him before, so I know how much of a jerk he can be. I know I will get through this though because I already know how to do the work. Maybe that type of thread will show up or not, I guess we will have to stay tuned and see. Link to comment
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