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[BlackSalad]

I've only been working at my current employer for about 5 weeks now and I have to say I am enjoying it very much (as much as you can enjoy work I suppose) but last week I got a job offer for an internship in my area of study and it pays much better. I really want to take the new job because it opens up so much opportunity (not to mention a possible perminent position after I graduate) , so its pretty much a no brainer what I should do. The internship also wants me to start next monday, a little short notice. What is the best way to end relations with an employer in this situation? I figure just telling them flat out, but I am worried they would just terminate me on the spot and I really need to work this week to make rent. I could just quit after I get my paycheck on friday also, but that seems kind of harsh, especially since working for this company hasn't been that bad of an experience.

help!

 

[cloudwalking]

Usually it's pretty standard to give 2 weeks notice when you are planning on quitting a job. This gives your employer time to hire someone to replace you.

Definitely don't just up and quit right out of the blue after you get your paycheck on Friday. That puts your employer in a tight spot, and you'd be burning a bridge with them, something you definitely never want to do with past employers.

If I was you, I would get a hold of your boss as soon as you can and just be straight up with him. Tell him you've been offered a new job, and that it's a great opportunity with a lot of potential for advancement in the future. If your boss is any kind of a reasonable person, he will understand completely and probably manage to work something out with you so that everyone ends up happy.

Just remember that getting a hold of your boss as soon as possible is important -- the key is not to leave them in a tight spot, and give them as much time as you can to prepare for the loss of an employee.

 

[WasabiKing]

be honest, and hope you don't burn a bridge. And also, besure you got this internship before you decide to quit.

 

[themadcowtipper]

Call in dead, works everytime...whats the internship you got offered, make sure you have it for sure before you call in dead though...

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

I would work until you're good on rent, and then do something to get fired. Go out with a bang man.

 

[BlackSalad]

I got an internship for a chemical engineering position at Fairchild Semiconductor doing environmental stuff. Everything is set in stone unless I fail my drug test :lol

 

[Maxwell House]

The only right thing to do is to tell them right away and honestly. They will probably appreciate the gesture. Telling them on the last day will surely piss them off.

 

[ChrisReid]

This is why people shouldn't live paycheck to paycheck. Stop buying all video games and entertainment products until you have at least a month or two buffer money.

 

[iapetus]

This is why people shouldn't live paycheck to paycheck. Stop buying all video games and entertainment products until you have at least a month or two buffer money.

Absolutely. That way you can buy a huge stack of video games and entertainment products all at once.

 

[Phoenix]

1) Give 2 weeks notice - consider this absolutely mandatory

2) Tell them its an opportunity for something you've always wanted to do ("Its me, not you"). Being brutally honest isn't the best choice. You never know when you might have to deal with those folks again.

3) Keep in contact with folks at the old place in case you want to go back

 

[Jade Knight 08]

You may want to call you new job boss and ask for to post pone your job a week later so that way it won't conflict with your 2 week resignation period.


Good luck!

 

[ToxicAdam]

Explain to your boss that you will be stealing him blind your next two weeks. It maybe in his best interest to let you leave now, but still give you two weeks pay. :lol

 

[sc0la]

yeah your new new job shouldn't give you any grief over staying at the other job during a 2 week notice period (should they even require your full two weeks) simply because they would want the same out of you if/when you leave there as well.

so to review
- Be sure you have the position
- Submit 2 week notice

there is a reason its called at will employment. Better opportunities come up, any reasonable person understands this, doubley so if they manage an environment with high turnover as it is.

 

[Lathentar]

Run around Yankee Stadium in a nude suit.

 

[fart]

Run around the office nude.

FIXED

 

[samus4ever]

come in really really drunk, and then make out with every girl at the place.