Quitting Job Question

[disneyfanatic60]

My 17 year old daughter has just accepted a job with a local chain drug store. She received a call on last Thursday afternoon to be at the store at 4:00 on Friday for training. The manager that called was very short and just said be there at 4:00. I was slightly taken back by the fact they were so abrupt and really were not giving her much notice. But honestly, no big deal.

Prior to interviewing with this store, she had several applications circulating. In fact, just hours before they called her she took another call and accepted an interview with a large supermarket. She interviewed with them Friday before starting at the drug store.

Here's the problem. She more than likely will be offered this position today. She's been called back for a second interview today. This is the job she really wanted originally. They offer college scholarships which could be very beneficial since she'll be graduating in June.

A problem I am having as a parent is her hours at the drug store. They were very evasive in telling my daughter her schedule. They just told her approx. 20-25 hours. She is being scheduled until 10:00 each night (she actually doesn't get out until 10:15 or so). She has to be up for school by 5:15. I don't want this job to certainly get in the way of her schooling. By the time she gets home, etc. she's not falling asleep until after 11:30. She talked with the manager yesterday since she found out from another girl there was another shift of 3-8 available. Keep in mind, they never told her there was two shifts little wise give her a choice. She told her she would only be working the 5-10:00 shift.

Now here's the dilema. I am not a person to leave someone in the lurch, etc. and that's the way my children have been raised. Both my husband and I worked for the same company for more than 20 years. My daughter really wants this other position and I believe this is a better place for her particularly while finishing her schooling.

She feels very badly about telling the drug store she's accepted another position (assuming they do this afternoon). She is willing to work out this week assuming she would not start until this weekend at the supermarket. Neither of us certainly expect them to be happy and we don't blame them at all. What's the best way to handle this in your opinion? She's also worried if she does tell them she's leaving, they won't pay her for her time these past few days which is about 20 hours.

I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions. Thanks.

Michele

 

[ericamanda01]

All she has to do is simply tell the truth. If the hours would interfear with her studies and it can't be changed to accomidate her than she has no choice but to work else where.

 

[raidermatt]

Yes, honesty is the best policy in this case. If the drug store is professional about it, they will not give her any grief. If they are not professional about it, its probably best that she didn't end up working there anyway.

As for not paying her, that would be illegal, and also be another reason why its best she didn't end up working there.

 

[Microcell]

She should just be honest and tell them she has accepted an offer that will help her with schooling. They will pay her, it is the law. The important thing is to be willing to try to work two weeks if they want her. She may not even have enough training for them to even have her work another shift, so tell her not to be hurt if they tell her to go ahead and leave.

I did something I didn't think I would ever do, I walked out on a job after working for four hours. It was a daycare and the people there were yelling at the kids and complaining about the kids parents behind thier backs. When they forced naps by telling me to physically make the child lay down if they sat up, I could not take it, so I left and told them all they were horrible people. I got a check two weeks later! I was surprised.

 

[Mimi Q]

As someone who used to do hiring and firing, I can honestly say I would have been glad for someone to just tell me that up front instead of being a no show or working one day and never seeing them again- which are both very common in the workplace these days.

 

[disneyfanatic60]

Thanks everyone. First, she did get offered the job at the supermarket which is great news especially since they have a wonderful scholarship program and steady employment.

She went to work at the drug store this evening and tried to explain to the manager the problem. The manager was very upset and not the least bit understanding. My daughter did offer to work what she was scheduled this week (tonight and Wed.). The manager told her to work tonight and she was done. I felt so badly for my daughter. This was her first job. She was so upset having to go in and tell the manager but I'm proud of her, she handled herself quite well. I had only hoped the manager would have taken into consideration the fact she was willing to finish out what she was actually scheduled for.

My daughter told me this afternoon five people have quit in just the past few weeks. That's why she and another girl were hired. I think she's made the right decision.