Me and my husband have decided that for my mental-health sake, I am putting in my notice on Monday. However, I have NEVER quit a job before! How do you go about "putting in a two week notice"? Do you type up a letter and hand it to him, or what?? I'm confused, and so nervous, and so scared at the same time.

I'd just tell them to sit and spin. But, I don't think that's the right way of doing it :lol:

A letter of resignation would probably be best. Also, having a talk with your boss and establishing the two week notice deal is a good idea too. Going out on a high note is always the smart thing.

Telling your boss to go **** himself and never showing up again is not the way to do it.

Trust me.

;)

A letter of resignation would probably be best. Also, having a talk with your boss and establishing the two week notice deal is a good idea too. Going out on a high note is always the smart thing.

Telling your boss to go **** himself and never showing up again is not the way to do it.

Trust me.

;)
This is what I had planned on saying to him.

Typing up an official letter (what the hell are you suppose to say in those things) and saying something along these lines:

"I have been going back to school full time for the past year for my Education degree, and the classes are geting to the point where I am just not going to be able to work full time and do school full time", and just give it to him.

Instead of:

I hate you. Can't stand you, blah blah blah.

This is what I had planned on saying to him.

Typing up an official letter (what the hell are you suppose to say in those things) and saying something along these lines:

"I have been going back to school full time for the past year for my Education degree, and the classes are geting to the point where I am just not going to be able to work full time and do school full time", and just give it to him.

Instead of:

I hate you. Can't stand you, blah blah blah.


That sounds fine. You don't need to write the great American novel. Short and sweet and maintain your professionalism.

That sounds fine. You don't need to write the great American novel. Short and sweet and maintain your professionalism.

Yeah...what you have does sound fine.

Just type it up...then sit down with your boss and basically tell him/her face-to-face that you appreciate all that the job has done for you and the opportunity to learn and grow, etc.

Just be as polite, gracious, and professional as possible because some day, you may need to use them as a reference or you may need a letter of recommendation.

Yeah...what you have does sound fine.

Just type it up...then sit down with your boss and basically tell him/her face-to-face that you appreciate all that the job has done for you and the opportunity to learn and grow, etc.

Just be as polite, gracious, and professional as possible because some day, you may need to use them as a reference or you may need a letter of recommendation.


:yeahthat:

BUT, IF HE REALLY GAVE YOU A HARD TIME, AND YOU NO LONGER PLAN ON GOING BACK TO THE WORK FORCE, THEN ASK HIM HOW HE FEELS ABOUT OVERCOOKED NOODLES. THEN GO TO WORK GIRLFRIEND;) (I'M REFERRING TO MY ADVICE IN THE COMPLAINT DEPT ABOUT HOW TO HANDLE AN OBNOXIOUS BROTHER;))

Yeah...what you have does sound fine.

Just type it up...then sit down with your boss and basically tell him/her face-to-face that you appreciate all that the job has done for you and the opportunity to learn and grow, etc.

Just be as polite, gracious, and professional as possible because some day, you may need to use them as a reference or you may need a letter of recommendation.

That is very good advice, even if you absolutely hate your boss try not to burn any bridges. You never know when you will meet up with him or a friend of his in the workforce.

no, i don't want to leave in a bad way. I might need him for a reference in the future, and plus, I want to be professional about it.

This is what I had planned on saying to him.

Typing up an official letter (what the hell are you suppose to say in those things) and saying something along these lines:

"I have been going back to school full time for the past year for my Education degree, and the classes are geting to the point where I am just not going to be able to work full time and do school full time", and just give it to him.

Instead of:

I hate you. Can't stand you, blah blah blah.

That's fine. I would give it to him face to face. I think it's best to end on a good note. You never know if you might have to go back and work at the company again and plus, you want good references.

so... what is a "letter of resignation" look like, or whatever it's called?? What do I type up? Just a dated letter that says so-and-so date will be my last day?

so... what is a "letter of resignation" look like, or whatever it's called?? What do I type up? Just a dated letter that says so-and-so date will be my last day?
Here are a few links to some sample resignation letters. I'd make it as professional as possible. It will no doubt go into your personnel file. You may have an exit interview with HR. No matter how tempting, don't say anything disparaging about your boss or the company. Don't burn any bridges.

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresignationletters/Resignation_Letter_Samples.htm (http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresignationletters/Resignation_Letter_Samples.htm)

I'm sorry you've been unhappy in your job, but I'm glad for you that you've made a decision. I've been there Mel. I had a job that was so stressful, that I often broke down in tears at the dinner table. My husband used to say, "Just quit!" I finally did, and what a liberating feeling.

Just one of the MANY advantages of having a husband. ;)

I called my last boss and left a message. lol I'm terrible with face-to-face. Plus, it was only part time anyway. Time before that I just walked out and brought back a letter, to which I then got yelled at. I should have just left with those wackos.

Take This Job and Shove It
Take this job and shove it
I ain't working here no more
I will not get all the pieces
I've been working for
Paper cups, minimum wage
Just walk on out the door
Take this job and shove it
I ain't working here no more

Take this job and shove it
I ain't working here no more
I will not get all the pieces
I've been working for
Paper cups, minimum wage
Just walk on out the door
Take this job and shove it
I ain't working here no more

They'll have you in this factory
From now on for fifty years
All this time I see my woman
Drowning in her tears
I see a lot of people who
Got to have a piece of me
I'd give the shirt right off my back
If I had the nerve to say

Take this job and shove it
I ain't working here no more
I will not get all the pieces
I've been working for
Paper cups, minimum wage
Just walk on out the door
Take this job and shove it
I ain't working here no more

Let's all go use our sick leave up
And then we'll shoot some pool
Got brand new skinhead hair cuts
You think he's a fool
One of these days I'll blow my top
Or somebody's gonna pay
I'd hate to see the process
As you enter the factory and say

Take this job and shove it
I ain't working here no more
I won't let that **** bother me
That I've been working for
Paper cups, minimum wage
Just walk on out the door
Take this job and shove it
I ain't working here no more

Take this job and shove it
I ain't working here, ain't working here, ain't working here no more

:)

I used the exact same sample letter from the link Janice posted when I quit my job. :D

I am so torn if I am making the right decision. I'm going to give you all background info.... please let me know what you think.

Me and my husband have NO house payment, and our car payment is very very minimal (my car is completely paid off, and Jonathan's car payment is extremely low... used car!) The largest bill we have right now is his tuition payment. We then have allt he typical stuff.

Jonathan has a very very good paying job.

I am currently going back to school to become an Elementary Education teacher. I am starting to get into my core classes (I start Basic Elementary Mathmatics tommorow). I Really want to give it 100%, but it's hard, when doing full time work plus full time school.

My boss hasn't always been my manager. He was promoted sometime early last year. This is his first management job. He dosen't act like a manager half the time. HE can be such a smart ass sometimes. He'll send me like a 2 sentence request for something, and then a month later I find out all these details about it that should have been done, and he comes back with "i emailed you about all this!".... i'm like "BULL****!" It'sjust gotten worse and worse over the past couple of months. Not too long ago I came THIS close to doning this, but talked myself out of it and tried to have a better outlook. NOw I feel like i'm right back there, and that's why i'm making this post.

SO.... am I doing the right thing??????????

Mel, if you and Jonathan can survive on his salary, and I'm assuming you'll be covered under his health care plan, I say go for it. You may have to tighten your belts a little and save less for a while, but I think the benefits far outweigh any negatives.

You'll be able to devote yourself fully to your studies. Less stress means you'll be happier. If money gets tight, you can always pick up a few hours a week in a low stress easy job...working the front desk at a hair salon on Saturdays and one night a week...something like that, just for pocket money.

It looks like a win-win to me. Change is often unsettling and even scary...even "good" change. I thought you were past the decision making phase, but I guess it's only natural to have second thoughts.

Whatever you decide, good luck. I say get the hell out of that hellhole. That's what husbands are for, lol. I've quit more jobs in my day just because I could -- a luxury I had because my husband always made enough money. I used to feel bad for women who hated their jobs, but had to suffer through them because they were self-supporting.

yea... it's not really that i'm not past the decision phase, it's just the night before the big day... second thoughts. yes, we don't even take out insurance @ my work, cause his is so much better.

thank you Janice, that honestly made me feel better! :)

yea... it's not really that i'm not past the decision phase, it's just the night before the big day... second thoughts. yes, we don't even take out insurance @ my work, cause his is so much better.

thank you Janice, that honestly made me feel better! :)
You're welcome Mel! Besides that, I've missed our chats. Now you'll have more time for ME. :lol:

You're welcome Mel! Besides that, I've missed our chats. Now you'll have more time for ME. :lol:
thank you for putting it all into perspective :lol:

I am so torn if I am making the right decision. I'm going to give you all background info.... please let me know what you think.

Me and my husband have NO house payment, and our car payment is very very minimal (my car is completely paid off, and Jonathan's car payment is extremely low... used car!) The largest bill we have right now is his tuition payment. We then have allt he typical stuff.

Jonathan has a very very good paying job.

I am currently going back to school to become an Elementary Education teacher. I am starting to get into my core classes (I start Basic Elementary Mathmatics tommorow). I Really want to give it 100%, but it's hard, when doing full time work plus full time school.

My boss hasn't always been my manager. He was promoted sometime early last year. This is his first management job. He dosen't act like a manager half the time. HE can be such a smart ass sometimes. He'll send me like a 2 sentence request for something, and then a month later I find out all these details about it that should have been done, and he comes back with "i emailed you about all this!".... i'm like "BULL****!" It'sjust gotten worse and worse over the past couple of months. Not too long ago I came THIS close to doning this, but talked myself out of it and tried to have a better outlook. NOw I feel like i'm right back there, and that's why i'm making this post.

SO.... am I doing the right thing??????????
I'd quit. A bad mental state won't help your grades. Why not look for a part time job instead, just for some extra income. See if any elementary schools in your area need associates. Great way to get into your field. We have a first grade teacher at our school that was an associate until this year when an open came in. We have a girl right now that only works 3 hours a day. That'd be a good fit...you could even schedule classes around that.

well, i've looked for jobs in the school system... Computer Lab Manager and Teacher ASsistant jobs, but once they hear that in abouta year i'd have to quit in order to do Student Teaching, they get turned off

I talked to my Mom, she owns her own buisness, two offices, and she said she could use me, because she had someone quit last week. So i'm going to do that.

I feel like a big heavy rock as been lifting off my cheast. For the first time, I can breathe. I can't wait to get past tommorow.

well, i've looked for jobs in the school system... Computer Lab Manager and Teacher ASsistant jobs, but once they hear that in abouta year i'd have to quit in order to do Student Teaching, they get turned off

I talked to my Mom, she owns her own buisness, two offices, and she said she could use me, because she had someone quit last week. So i'm going to do that.

I feel like a big heavy rock as been lifting off my cheast. For the first time, I can breathe. I can't wait to get past tommorow.
That stinks. No one asked me how long I planned on staying. Heck, I'll probably ditch after this year anyway. I hate my boss.

But working for your mom sounds like a good plan too. Glad you feel better!

well, i did it. and man do I feel like a GIANT weight has been lifted. It's been a long time since i've felt this good. My boss was shocked, but he took it well. 2 more weeks of hell and i'm FREE!!!!!!!!!!!1 :D

well, i did it. and man do I feel like a GIANT weight has been lifted. It's been a long time since i've felt this good. My boss was shocked, but he took it well. 2 more weeks of hell and i'm FREE!!!!!!!!!!!1 :D
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For me (in the past) I would just "quit" a job like that without a back up or anything. I did that pretty often but now I will not leave my current job unless I have a back up job and/or other means of money coming in because I have debts and also I'm planning on going to school in the fall.

If you don't mind me asking; what job are you leaving and for what reason?
If it's personal; the reason why; I will understand. Good Luck!! :wave:

If you don't mind me asking; what job are you leaving and for what reason?
If it's personal; the reason why; I will understand. Good Luck!! :wave:
see post #16 & #22

Ms Orange, you don't live in Orange County, California, do you? because while you're quitting your job, I really, really do need one!

:drool: :winkgrin: