I am in a slight dilemma.
I AM going to quit my current job (I have decided). But it's a matter of when and how.
I have worked at the joint for a year and a half now and hate it with a passion. I dread the days that I'm meant to be working. I'm fed up of the bosses (man I hope they aren't reading this) , I am sick to death of being burnt every night, and our new uniform is some plastic shirt thing that melts when it gets hot (WTF, ITS A XXXX and XXXX SHOP (don't want to say type of shop, bosses reading etc), THERE IS HOT OIL EVERYWHERE, only got these shirts because they were cheaper).
As you see I don't like it. But, I don't have a replacement job. I am training to become a pool lifeguard and am completing the final course this weekend. So I should be sorted with that job fairly soon.

Now this is where the problem begins. After working there a year and a half, I know what is going on at work quite well. They trusted me with shop keys and alarm code, so I could open up when they are away (I felt special, especially at 16). They leave me and another guy in charge (who's quitting also) so they can have a night off.
They are tight for good staff, they sacked all the other people who were capable. Lots of other people are planning on leaving, and I would feel bad leaving them with limited staff. Sure they can get new staff, but they will have no other people that are fairly experienced at working there. Workers rarely stay for over half a year, (there are only two of us that have at the moment) and we are both quitting.

The other night they asked if I would stay through my whole uni course (4 years) , I told them probably not, and they freaked out.
I am working in about 2.5 hrs, I really want to tell them I am leaving them ( I will also tell them I will stay for 3 weeks so they can find more staff) . But they are the type of people that will get angry at me, and will likely give a crap reference etc.

Sorry for going on a bit of a rant. But it comes down to this.
How do I tell them, so I don't get them angry?
And, should I tell them tonight? Or should I wait until I definitely have another job. If I tell them tonight I will have 3 weeks to find a new one if the lifeguard thing doesn't go to plan. Which shouldn't be too hard.

Thanks in advance.
Ps-Mate says he'll give me 10 bucks if I tell them I am leaving tonight, he "doesn't think I've got the balls to do it".
Pps, we have staff party coming up-should I stay to get tonnes of free foodand drinks

Tell them after the party - and don't eat all day so you can really pig out. You are holding the aces here, they want you to stay, so you play your aces when it suits you. They might even offer you better pay and conditions to keep you. But tell them politely - don't want to burn bridges.
Goodluck

Plenty of work in perth dawn patrol.If you hate the job get out.These people sound like A grade assholes that have knocked your self esteem down to a level where you would have to post a thread like this.
Don't give them one more second of your life.
Ring them and tell them you won't be comming in......ever again....

Cheers guys. I think I will tell them tonight. I'll stay to the party (its after the busiest day of the year, they need everyone for that) so I'll be leaving after doing them a favour.
They will never offer a pay rise, and work conditions........they dont exist.
Rarr, mother just told me "I'm mad to go before I have another job" . I still think I'll do it.

Ive tried searching google, and found some funny stuff
ww17.kensingtonvictoria.com/blog/2008/01/15/how-i-quit-work/
www.savagechickens.com/blog/2008/02/how-to-quit-your-crappy-job.html
I wish I could do some of them, but you never know when a reference will come in handy.

One thing I've learned is this:
You're not indispensable. No matter how much you fit into a job, the employers can always find someone else to do it.

If you're not happy there, then I'd start looking for another job, and give your current boss notice when you find another one.

But that's just what I'd do...

There are ways of leaving jobs with out burning bridges, just be diplomatic

I admire your dedication and loyalty even though you are clearly not appreciated by your employer

Best thing to do.....i guess you know the situation/people best so you know how they will react. However in my experience being up front, honest and respectful goes a long way. Explain to them why your leaving. Even if they crack the sh!ts stay calm be polite and at the end of the day you walk away the better person.

Good luck with getting another job i am sure there are a lot available that would suit and it sounds like you'd be a great asset to have around.

Eat their food, drink their beer, try to root their daughter... It's the ozzy thing to do.

They are deep fried deadsh!ts by the sound of it.

getfunky said...

Eat their food, drink their beer, try to root their daughter... It's the ozzy thing to do.

Even if not intending to quit......

getfunky said...

Eat their food, drink their beer, try to root their daughter... It's the ozzy thing to do.

They are deep fried deadsh!ts by the sound of it.

Mate, I can tell you from experience that quitting your job is never as bad as you think it will be. Ive had to do it loads of times, and I always dread it, for some reason - and most people tell me I am an idiot - I always feel loyal to who I work for - unless they do stuff that really annoys me.

At the end of the day - they know the score, they know one day you will leave.
Put it this way - if their business was in trouble - they would have no hesitation getting rid of you. Its nothing personal - just business..

Atleast you hare having the decency of telling them and not just ducking off.
It sounds like you have been a really good employee - and probably wont give you a bad reference on the off chance you come back.

I know its going to be hard - but honestly - as much as you dread it now, you will be 10 times more relieved when you have done it. Dont waste your life in a bad job you hate....

And I can promise you it wont be as bad as you think.

YAY, I finally finished on friday. It feels good.
I've applied for a job at a pool, and they are hiring soon. I hope I have my foot halfway in the door, as the manager saw kitesurfing in my resume and he is very keen to learn (and my mums been going there for 13 years and is good friends with the manager).

Thanks for all the good advice etc.

Im studying engineering. It's quite good fun (mostly).