Best way to resign from a part-time job?

[AMISLANDER]

I have been working a part-time job in the evenings and some saturdays. I do have a full time job. It seems like I have no time for myself or family or friends after working a 51 hour work week.

What is the best way to quit this job? (I haven't quit a job in years so I have no idea about the protocol).

It's a retail position; typical retail pay (minimum). I am on the schedule for two nights this week. I really don't even want to go in, but I am scheduled. How much advance notice is necessary? How much do I need to explain?

[StartingOver08]

You want to give the company notice so they can put someone else on the schedule. I would hope that you give two weeks notice. They may not necessarily need two weeks, but that is standard.

As to an explanation, you can be vague: Times have changed - you need to spend more time with your family. That kind of thing.

[AMISLANDER]

You want to give the company notice so they can put someone else on the schedule. I would hope that you give two weeks notice. They may not necessarily need two weeks, but that is standard.

As to an explanation, you can be vague: Times have changed - you need to spend more time with your family. That kind of thing.

Thank you! I feel like an idiot quitting a pt position, but I am getting totally burned out & don't want it to affect my full time position.

Can I give them email notice today or is it better to go in tonight and let them know, since I'm not working & let them know in person. Working this week is not a problem since it's just two nights.... Not wanting to burn any bridges!

[StartingOver08]

I think you are doing the right thing, it is better to take care of yourself rather than getting completely burned out. Also better to take care of your number one job first!

I am a believer in giving face to face notices - rather than a notice via e-mail. Especially now that you are entering into the heavy retail season, you can guage their reaction. I also believe in not burning bridges...

[AMISLANDER]

I think you are doing the right thing, it is better to take care of yourself rather than getting completely burned out. Also better to take care of your number one job first!

I am a believer in giving face to face notices - rather than a notice via e-mail. Especially now that you are entering into the heavy retail season, you can guage their reaction. I also believe in not burning bridges...

Update, I just received an email that they changed my hours this week from tues/wed to just wednesday. They want confirmation that I have received this email....so again, would it be good to tell them immediately & then go in tonight to do a "face to face" since I'm not working?

Although it is retail, it's not a "sales" position...so it's not like they need someone to fill this position, I'm just more or less a "relief" person so that the full time people can go home an hour earlier....on Saturdays, it becomes a seven hour gig where I'm, again, the filler

[magyar123]

Just say - "Remember that old song by Johnny Paycheck - Take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more".
Hey - in at will work states employers can fire you from one minute to another.

[StartingOver08]

Well, since they have initiated the contact with the change in hours, consider e-mailing them back with your proposal. This might be the opportunity you are looking for now to gracefully exit the job with everyone saving face.

[AMISLANDER]

Just say - "Remember that old song by Johnny Paycheck - Take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more".
Hey - in at will work states employers can fire you from one minute to another.

Believe me, I know that...Florida is a "right to work" state which means if they don't like the color of my hair, they can fire me...or basically, they do not have to have any reason to let you go...they can just say, you're not needed/fired.....

[Flamingo]

Believe me, I know that...Florida is a "right to work" state which means if they don't like the color of my hair, they can fire me...or basically, they do not have to have any reason to let you go...they can just say, you're not needed/fired.....

You are an "at will" employee. What that means is what you state above - they can let you go for any reason whatsoever and the same applies to you - you can leave for whatever reason whatsoever. I have worked with HR folks for years although not working directly inside an HR Dept. myself. I can tell you to always leave a job professionally; that is give a two week notice so they can line up a replacement for you in that time period, if possible. It's always best to give a signed resignation letter (not email) and direct it to your boss or supervisor. You don't have to give a reason. If you feel personally you have to, just tell them you have no further need for the extra employment at this time and thank them for the opportunity to work there.

[chloe0724]

I too work a pt job. I took last summer off because of the burn out. I would just talk to the manager. tell them that you're tired. You'd be surprised how understanding they can be.

[AMISLANDER]

THank you everyone for the response. I still haven't responded to the email schedule change as I didn't want to do this over email. I do know someone who might want the opportunity to interview with them for this position...this just came up in a discussion. I thought I'd go in tonight to give them two weeks notice as well as thank them for the opportunity to work there and let them know I do know someone who might be interested (after I find out if this person is interested). I don't want to explain any further, unless they ask.

[rickisbroke]

If you might want to use them for a reference someday, most of the above is great...but it would feel good to just tell 'em to shove it, wouldn't it?

[Flamingo]

If you might want to use them for a reference someday, most of the above is great...but it would feel good to just tell 'em to shove it, wouldn't it?

I don't think the OP is being treated badly on the part-time job according to her postings; she is just not able to cope with working two jobs which is extremely difficult for almost anyone. Unless the job position was horrible it is always best to leave a position on a positive note; many people are looking for part-time AND full time jobs now and they are hard to come by. Those with the better resumes and references stand the better chance.

[relief13035]

I am a boss and have approx. 90 employees. The absolute best way is to tell them in person and give a 2-week notice. Your employer may choose to not keep you for the entire 2 weeks, but let that be their decision. You always want to leave on good terms. When I am hiring, I call on applicants prior jobs for references. The last question that I ask is "Is this person eligible for rehire?" If I am called to give a reference for someone, and I am asked that same question, if my ex-employee left without notice my answer is NO not eligible. Good references really matter!

[AMISLANDER]

I went in and told them I needed to resign. Everything went smoothly. I was only on the schedule for one night this week and next weeks schedule hasn't even posted. My supervisor had no problem with me quiting and I also spoke with the owner of the store and he said he totally understood. He told me that if things changed and they needed people I could certainly come back. So, thank goodness, I did not burn my bridges and would not be afraid to put them down for retail reference, if necessary in the future. Due to the simplicity of the schedule, two weeks notice was not needed. I feel so much better!