Ivory_Tower Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I need to put in my two weeks notice with my other job. I can't stand them and I danced around today with ponies and rainbows knowing I can leave them know. However, I'm kind of scared to tell the store manager. The assistant manager hates me. Should I tell them why I'm quitting (I got hired at another place I feel with recognize my potential and pay more and be amazing) or do I just say thank you for the great experience, etc. It was honestly a terrible experience and a worse place to work. I'm over it, but I don't want to burn any birdges. How can I do this tactfully? Should I leave a card on the store managers desk, etc? Link to comment
Ivory_Tower Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 I need to put in the two weeks notice as soon as tomorrow morning Link to comment
annie24 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I'd not burn any bridges. You know, say you had a great time working for them, you learned so much, great team and experience, blah blah blah, but the time has come for you to expand your skills and you are putting in your 2 weeks' notice. Link to comment
Ivory_Tower Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 I'd not burn any bridges. You know, say you had a great time working for them, you learned so much, great team and experience, blah blah blah, but the time has come for you to expand your skills and you are putting in your 2 weeks' notice. I'm scared of the store manager. Sould I leave a well written note on her desk? Link to comment
annie24 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Don't be scared!!! nothing to be scared of. I'd tell her as you are handing in the letter. Just be brief, say you've enjoyed working here, but the time has come for you to move onto something else. Link to comment
annie24 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 if they ask you for a reason, you can also say that the new company you will be working for is better for your long term goals, or whatever. just be diplomatic and neutral. Link to comment
Reflective Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 This always happens people wanna do retail and than complain once they do. Just write a letter. Link to comment
Ivory_Tower Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Don't be scared!!! nothing to be scared of. I'd tell her as you are handing in the letter. Just be brief, say you've enjoyed working here, but the time has come for you to move onto something else. I feel like this job is the reason for my anxiety. She wants to put me in a witch's brew and feed it to her minions. I have a college degree and I'm cute - the other store took 24 hours to hire me after one interview. They pay more and carry expensive merchandise. Yet, the other store gave me no chances for anything!!! I feel the venom spewing my direction... Link to comment
Ivory_Tower Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 This always happens people wanna do retail and than complain once they do. Just write a letter. I like retail and I've enjoyed all of my other jobs. It was just this one in particular. Link to comment
Ivory_Tower Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 This always happens people wanna do retail and than complain once they do. Just write a letter. I will work for minimum wage if my coworkers will at least smile at me once a month. For real! Link to comment
Squiggy Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 OMG is that you Chris?? lol sorry i have an employee who has called in sick for work in past 2 weeks, i'm sure he has a job now but is just afraid to tell us about it. simple letter for your notice will be fine. like what others have said, #1 rule is never burn your bridge. always leave in a diplomatic form, no matter how much you hate that job. there is a reason for that. when a person leaves work by telling off everyone he/she was upset with. it creates a psychological effect which carries over to the next job. you don't want to start a new job being proud of flipping the finger to your old manager. your first impression will be just that, and some people will hold you dearly on their first impression and will miss out on finding the "real" you inside. gl with the new job! Link to comment
Ivory_Tower Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 it's me, chris! lol Link to comment
RitaTrue Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 LOL! You're actually telling your manager that its you? I would've just kept my mouth shut. Oh well.... Link to comment
delicous Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Don't put ur 2 weeks notice in...guess what happened to me when I did that??? They had me doing the same repetative crap without training me any new stuff + I lost the origionally position the new company was going to hire me for, and they still hired me but for a diff lower position... Thats funny your co-worker or manager is on here too, how weird, I would be completely embarrassed and prob quit if my boss saw my posts! Link to comment
RitaTrue Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Don't put ur 2 weeks notice in... Isnt that a part of bridge burning? (Not necessarily for OP, but in general) Link to comment
Mesemene Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 You never know when you might need a reference from a former job, so I've always tried to write a business-like, diplomatic letter upon accepting another job. Something like "I am respectfully informing you I'm giving my two-weeks notice as of (date). I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for the opportunity to work for this company. I appreciate all that I've learned while working here. If you need my assistance to help train a replacement before I leave, or if there is anything else I can do to assist over the next two weeks to help with this transition, please let me know. Sincerely," Link to comment
quantumst8 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I wouldn't mention your new job. Just say you met a rich guy and you don't need to work anymore. Link to comment
Ivory_Tower Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 LOL! You're actually telling your manager that its you? I would've just kept my mouth shut. Oh well.... I was teasing lol Link to comment
Ariel85 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 If she hates you like you think, she'll be thrilled your quitting. Just tell her in person. Link to comment
Ivory_Tower Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 If she hates you like you think, she'll be thrilled your quitting. Just tell her in person. Well, that didnt go as planned! The store manager is upset I'm leaving and is negotiating a pay increase and more hours. The assistant manager, however, seemed very happy! Link to comment
annie24 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 hmmm! you're in a good spot now. what are you going to do?? Link to comment
Princess123 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Don't stay somewhere that makes you unhappy! I put in a 2 weeks notice once... they let me go at the end of the week I put my notice in. The manager saw no point in scheduling me for the next two weeks. Link to comment
delicous Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 If they are increasing your pay, id stay lol, depending for how much of course! Link to comment
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