Giving Notice at a Job

[RebeccaB]

Ohhh boy...I have worked at my current job for 3 days. Yep. Days.
However, I have just received another job offer that I just can't refuse and need to give my notice. Ugh.
First, the current job: duty monitor at recess at the elementary school. 2 hrs a day. It's about a 25 min drive. Seemed like a good job bc I'd be around for my kiddo to get her on and off the bus. (the job isn't at my kiddo's school district). Pay is measly but that's beside the point.
This job offer: exactly 11 miles from my house. Hours are 8-2, so I'll be able to put the kiddo on and off the bus. Pay is almost 4 dollars more an hour. Plus the company will pay 80% of health insurance for me and my child. I spent this morning there and met everyone, got a feel for the place, etc. I know it's a perfect fit for me.
I guess the question is this, not if I'm giving my notice, but how. Ugh. I feel terrible, it's horrible timing, but it's something I have to do. Help me do it the best way possible!! Thanks!!!

 

[happygirl]

Ohhh boy...I have worked at my current job for 3 days. Yep. Days.
However, I have just received another job offer that I just can't refuse and need to give my notice. Ugh.
First, the current job: duty monitor at recess at the elementary school. 2 hrs a day. It's about a 25 min drive. Seemed like a good job bc I'd be around for my kiddo to get her on and off the bus. (the job isn't at my kiddo's school district). Pay is measly but that's beside the point.
This job offer: exactly 11 miles from my house. Hours are 8-2, so I'll be able to put the kiddo on and off the bus. Pay is almost 4 dollars more an hour. Plus the company will pay 80% of health insurance for me and my child. I spent this morning there and met everyone, got a feel for the place, etc. I know it's a perfect fit for me.
I guess the question is this, not if I'm giving my notice, but how. Ugh. I feel terrible, it's horrible timing, but it's something I have to do. Help me do it the best way possible!! Thanks!!!

Tell them that you were offered a better job. That all they need to know.

 

[Christine]

You go in and immediately tell your supervisor the situation. Tell him/her that while you have really enjoyed your last 3 days and regret the position both you and he/she are in, economically this is a "no brainer" for you and you have to take the job. Follow up with a resignation later stating exactly why you are leaving and thank them for the opportunity they gave you.

 

[design_mom]

Boy, I don't blame you for taking the new job, but I'm not sure there's a "good" way to do that. Are you able to give your "two weeks notice" are you planning to quit right away?

I guess I would just explain what your reasons as you've explained here -- more hours, closer to home, health insurance. Thank them for the opportunity that they gave you and apologize for your quick departure. Although I'm sure they won't be happy to have to find someone else, I don't think anyone will dispute that the new job is a "better job."

 

[RebeccaB]

Thanks guys. Should I give a two week notice, or what timeframe is best?

 

[happygirl]

Thanks guys. Should I give a two week notice, or what timeframe is best?

Yes, I would give a two week notice. I think that the right thing to do.

 

[disykat]

Exactly what Christine said. I was actually just in a very similar situation. (When it rains, it pours!) While there might be some irritation about having to immediately hire again, it won't really be about you - just the situation. Everyone understands that you need to look out for your finances.

 

[lovesmurfs]

Ohhh boy...I have worked at my current job for 3 days. Yep. Days.
However, I have just received another job offer that I just can't refuse and need to give my notice. Ugh.
First, the current job: duty monitor at recess at the elementary school. 2 hrs a day. It's about a 25 min drive. Seemed like a good job bc I'd be around for my kiddo to get her on and off the bus. (the job isn't at my kiddo's school district). Pay is measly but that's beside the point.
This job offer: exactly 11 miles from my house. Hours are 8-2, so I'll be able to put the kiddo on and off the bus. Pay is almost 4 dollars more an hour. Plus the company will pay 80% of health insurance for me and my child. I spent this morning there and met everyone, got a feel for the place, etc. I know it's a perfect fit for me.
I guess the question is this, not if I'm giving my notice, but how. Ugh. I feel terrible, it's horrible timing, but it's something I have to do. Help me do it the best way possible!! Thanks!!!

Explain it to your supervisor just like you did here, and make sure they know that you didn't seek it after they hired you, that you hadn't heard anything until now.

A year from now this will be a distant memory. Congratulations, and best wishes.

 

[Rora]

You go in and immediately tell your supervisor the situation. Tell him/her that while you have really enjoyed your last 3 days and regret the position both you and he/she are in, economically this is a "no brainer" for you and you have to take the job. Follow up with a resignation later stating exactly why you are leaving and thank them for the opportunity they gave you.

This.

Good luck!

 

[lovesmurfs]

Thanks guys. Should I give a two week notice, or what timeframe is best?

I would indicate that you'd like to start at the new place as soon as possible, but then offer a two week notice, but frankly, you've worked there 6 hours total, so unless they're VERY strapped in terms of coverage, I would imagine it wouldn't be a big deal.

Is there any way you could work your 2 weeks' notice with the old one and start reduced hours with the new one during that time?

 

[RebeccaB]

Quite honestly, the job found me. It's a smaller locally owned company, and the owner asked the employees for recommendations to fill the position, and I was recommended by several of them. Weird, eh? It's a small community
I am not looking forward to going to my "old" job today and giving notice. Blagh.

 

[RebeccaB]

Is there any way you could work your 2 weeks' notice with the old one and start reduced hours with the new one during that time?

Funny, I am starting at the new place next Tuesday in the morning before going to my current job. I think I will mention this when I chat with my supervisor. I am able to give a two week notice but really would like to start sooner. Plus, the new place is completely cool with my vacation, which is really a non flexible issue this close to date.

 

[Bastiansmom]

I started job "A" on Monday and on Tuesday around noon was called and offered job "B" (I took the call on my lunch break). Job "B" paid over $9.00 more an hour, and is definitely a more fun job for me. I told job "B" the situation and that I would have to give 2 weeks notice, which they appreciated.
Telling my new boss "A" was really hard. When I got my e-mail account set up, she sent me an e-mail saying how glad she was that I was there! I told her I got another job offer that I would be taking. She said "I get you for 2 more weeks!" I told her that was fine. I few hours later, she had a talk with HR and they told her it wouldn't be smart paying for the next two weeks while I would basically be training, just to have me leave. I worked there for a total of 14 hours.
I started job "B" the following Wednesday and I love it!
I would tell your current boss your situation and what they would like you to do. Good luck and congratulations!

 

[Planogirl]

Defiitely give notice if you can. Otherwise, don't worry about it.

Also, congratulations!

 

[WL Fan]

And don't feel guilty! After all, you're giving some other mom the chance to work a few hours a day at her kiddo's school!

Good luck at the new place.