Should I put my 2 week notice in at work??

Question

I just got this job about 2 months ago working part time EVENINGS doing some billing work. Well, my husband got a promotion (well out of town with more responsibility & that's all overtime money, so I call it a promotion) Anyway, I missed a day about a week ago because I had to go get stitches, then I missed Monday of this week because my husband was supposed to be back in town in time for me to go to work, but he wasn't & Thursday he is going back out of town & so far I can't find a sitter for the kids & will probably end up missing work again. I'd rather get a day job now that the kids are in school anyway. I was going to homeschool during the day & that's why I got an evening job, but I changed my mind. Now that the kids are in school all day I would like to get a day job anyway. So, my question is....since I've missed 2 days & getting ready to miss another one should I put in my 2 week notice when I go to work tonight? I wanted to wait until I found a new job before quitting, but I'm afraid if I don't put in my notice that after calling in this Thursday they may just fire me anyway? Hard to say, but what would you do???

Answer 1

well If they fire you, collect un employment until you do find a job. your husband is making more $ now. hopefully all these out of town trip are legit!

Answer 2

tough spot to be in. Yea I would and look during the day while the kids are in school. You may find something fairly quickly. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

if you give them 2 weeks notice, they'll probably terminate you before the notice expires,therefore give them 1 weeks notice.( i assume ,from your resume, that you could be easily replaced)

Answer 4

You should not put in a notice until you get another job... just to be on the safe side. No jobs are secure these days.

Answer 5

sure, I would if I could

Answer 6

You should probably explain the situation to your boss and see what they want you to do. They might say go ahead and quit today, or put in notice so they have time to find someone to fill your spot. But you don't seem very reliable, so they probably just want you gone.

Answer 7

As a boss, I feel it best to discuss your options with your manager first.  They may be willing to work around your schedule conflicts.  You may find other schedule options available.  If you feel that there are no other choices for work hours, then giving them notice is the only mature thing to do.  Your boss will want notice about Thursday asap so do that.  If you like the job ask them to work with you, if you don't and can find another, it seems like this one really isn't for you anyway.

Answer 8

Definitely try to line up a new job b/4 you give notice.  Don't assume the worst.  Be honest and explain your absenses.  You don't want to apply for a job with a "firing" on your resume.

Answer 9

FYI - extremely doubtful that you've been there long enough to collect unemployment. Each state has it's own rules but I doubt 2 months qualifies you.  Stick it out until you find something or until the stress is greater than the benefit.  If your boss seems open to it, discuss your situation.  They might like to have you there part-time rather than lose you completely.  Is it possible for you to do this work from home?

Answer 10

Just tell the supervisor. It's a part time job anyway, if they fire you, no unemployment benefits because it is part time. If you are not notifying them the day you are going to miss, if I was the boss, I'd fire you if you haven't been letting them know. That leaves a big gap when you don't show, inconveniences a bunch of people.