How to properly quit a job?

Question

I guess I have a "work etiquette" question. I'm 17 and have my first part time job, and I'm considering quitting with the school year coming up. So, how exactly do I say to my manager that I'm quitting? I'm kinda lost on how to articulate it, LOL. Like..."I need to focus on my studies with the school year coming up, so I'd like to leave ::name of company:: within ::period of time::" ....does that sound good?

This is a stupid question, but hey, I'm short in life experiences!

Answer 1

Tell them that school starts soon and you'll be unable to work but you'd like to continue working for them during the holiday vacations and the following summer.

If you want to quit altogether, just tell them that you have to give your two-weeks notice since you'll be going back to school.  They'll understand.

Answer 2

yeh that sounds great

Answer 3

You need to write a letter of resignation. If you go to office online there are some good templates you can use. It is important to set the last day you are available to work, the reason (the one you wrote is excellent), and thank the manager for the experience of working for that company. This will help to leave a positive and professional opinion, so that if you want to go back next summer or randomly pick up hours here and there, the manager may be inclined to let you come back because he knows that you aren't going to ditch him.

Hope this helps.  

Answer 4

Your question is not stupid in the slightest!  It is VERY mature of you to close a job with the proper notice.  As a manager most of my life, it is very nice to have a 'NOTICE' from an employee whom is planning to leave.  It allows time to re-hire to fill the gap.  In you case, a simple letter to the employer telling them that the new school year is upon you and that for you to maintain the great school experience, you will be taking off for the school session.  If things are clear for the next summer, you would perhaps like to come back and will re-apply at that time.  Thanks them for the training and the time they spent getting you ready for the work force and that the education has been valuable for your future.  Simple, but to the point.  Let them at least get 2 weeks notice to allow for the re-hire and you are in good graces.  Good luck in school and have a great year!

Guy/Bubba

Answer 5

Yes.....  I am sure 10 people will give you 10 different sentences or ways to form your sentences. The truth of the matter is the way you articulate it is up to you.

Reason for leaving

Date you are leaving

Ask if you will be eldigable for rehire

Ask if there is anything they need assistance with before you go

Ask if you can use them as a reference

That is all you need to do.  Do it in privacy(meaning not out "on the floor".  You got the drift though

Answer 6

It's quite an intelligent question as you do care about proper etiquette :)  They generally recommend giving two weeks notice if have another job lined up or if really needing to leave the job sooner than later ;)  Some say three weeks notice is appropriate but that's mostly with those that have "professional" jobs such as accountants, business managers, nurses or such where it may be more difficult to hire someone with just the right qualifications.

What you're planning on saying to your supervisor sounds great -- that you unfortunately need to give your two(?) weeks notice so that you can focus on your studies for school or something to that effect.

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Answer 7

That sounds great and I mean your boss won't be mad. Don't worry. Just get up your confidence and do it.

Answer 8

Just tell him that you've enjoyed working there, but you need to focus on school work and other priorities in your life. Try to give at least 2 weeks notice.

Also, DO NOT say anything along the lines of "Well, I would stay if I could", the manager will just try to twist things around and convince you to stay, remember, you HAVE to leave, you ARE quitting, and theres nothing he can do about it.

Answer 9

submit a letter to your boss, stating why you are quitting. give them at least 2 wks notice. Always stay on good terms, you never know when u might need a job.  

Answer 10

I'm in the same situation. I might write a letter to my boss.

You could write your boss a letter or if you feel comfortable enough you could tell them in person. Just tell them that with the school year coming up, you need to focus on your studies just like you said.

Answer 11

You should put in your two weeks notice that way you can use that job as a reference so the next job knows you won't just walk out on them.

Answer 12

In my opinion the best way to do it is write a letter as a 2-week notice that you will be leaving them and hand it to your boss. Just tell him you will be leaving in a couple weeks and the letter explains everything and you thank them for the opportunity they gave you. Make sure you leave on good terms and maybe get their name & number for use as a future reference