By anniemonkat - 13/07/2015 06:22 - United States - Bucyrus

Today, I finally got up the courage to quit my first job. I spent hours determining the most professional way; the method, and the wording I would use. In the middle of the phone call, my manager hung up on me. FML
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anniemonkat 6

OP here. Yes, a letter would have been better, but I was scheduled for a shift that I couldn't make it to, due to having two jobs and time was of the essence. If I called off of my shift, I was afraid I would be fired. Furthermore, they would not let me find someone else to cover my shift, believe me, I tried. The shifts would not have coincided if either place would give me a schedule. But they wouldn't. Work was also closed, so I couldn't go in person to explain. I gave as much notice to my manager as I possibly could by calling. I had no contact information other than the store's phone number that I found online. At the time of the phone call, I was TRYING to give my 2 weeks notice but the manager hung up before I could. Oh well.

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Top comments

thesmeagol 22

A letter dating the last day of employment would have worked better. You don't have to speak with them, and its documented in writing.

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Yazoo77 16

Well, now you know you made a good decision.

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Comments

JKPwnage 27

Next time your manager calls you, hang up in the middle of the call

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maggsbac 3

The most professional way you could think of....was a phone call. I would have hung up on you too. 100% deserved it.

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lexos 16

Do it like cartmen, screw you guys I am going home

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laden_swallow09 34

Cartman is also an incorrigible dick, and should be idolized in absolutely no real way.

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BigC_from_Bama 16

are you kidding me? Cartmen can do anything.....anything..... he became hitler, froze himself, made friends with demons... why he's like the chuck norris of south park!

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MzZombicidal 36

Probably because he's a cartoon, #60.

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Krwman 8

As long as you have another job lined up and secure, you are ahead of the game.

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kennyyerrr 2

How is it "professional" to quit over the phone?

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blakXrat 3

ehhhh. probs shoulda done that in person

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mejustbeingme 4

It's best to give your notice in writing because then there's a record of it. Phoning and texting isn't a good idea, and I'm sure that that is one of the reasons why. Not to say your manager isn't an ass, but definitely write a short notice next time and remember to date and sign it!

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laden_swallow09 34

"Hey, boss-man (or -lady). I'm giving you my two-week's notice. Thanks." Is there something that was complicating that?

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laden_swallow09 34

I infer from the words "first job" in the FML that it's likely an entry-level job.

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connaughty0225 16

I have to agree with most comments to give a letter and or two weeks notice because many companies will put you on a do not rehire list if you just up and quit or no call no show! So leaving on level grounds is the best route.

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