The best way to leave my job?

Question

I have been working for 4 months but the jobs very stressful & its starting to effect my precious time with my daughter. Theres other factors involved such as the childcare not working out. I work with 4 other women, all are single with no ties so they don't understand that I can't attend out of work hours training.

I have 2 job interviews working either 2 or 3 days a week but am worried about letting my current manager down.

The assistant manager is on holiday from next week so it'll leave them very short staffed.

I feel awful but I need to put my daughter first - how is best to go about this?

Answer 1

Speak to your manager, they may be able to help you and may consider allowing you a job share.  You have only been there 4 months and will probably need a reference from them so best be honest,

good luck, i know where you are coming from.  I only work part time but it is still stressfull

Answer 2

Be honest, give a little notice if you can, so you don't leave them short-handed, then move on with your life.  It is, at the end of the day, a business arrangement, and should be handled in a businesslike fashion.   A corporation has no sense of guilt or affection.  They would fire you in an instant if they decided to downsize.  If they are shorthanded, there should be a plan to deal with that.  After all, you could as easily be in the hospital getting an emergency apendectomy.

Remember, this is just business.

Answer 3

hi there just tell ur boss that u are wanting a job that only needs u to work 2 or 3 days a week and also not one that needs out of hours training and you are wanting to spend quality time with your daughter and the situation at the moment isn't allowing that.And that you have to put your daughters needs first as she is your main priority.

And as for the other women forget about them as they don't understand if they have no ties.

I hope it all works out for you and your daughter

Answer 4

Maybe the thing to do is discuss this with your Human Resources staff to see if you could work reduced hours, use flexible working or job share.

But sometimes it can take around 3 to 4 months to see if a job is suitable, and if your current job is not working out (as well as the childcare) then you may need to consider taking a new job.

I don't think your manager would feel let down, and in some ways they should be supportive.

Answer 5

It's a business.  People come.  People go.  It is admirable that you are concerned about not leaving them in the lurch, but you shouldn't be too concerned.  It sounds like you are leaving for all the right reasons, so I would just tell them the truth.

While you like the job and the people, you've realized this isn't the right fit for you.  You aren't in a position to make the time commitment they need for you to be successful.  While you understand it's tough to lose someone, especially in a small business, in the long run it is better for them to find someone who is going to be able to offer the level of commitment they need.  And better for you to find a job that will better suit your responsibilities as an active parent.

Answer 6

i think that you should be honest with the manager and tell him as soon as possible so that he can start looking for someone to replace you.

its always a tough thing to do! good luck

Answer 7

if your azz is good become a stripper the hours and pay are good