Should I Quit?

[popeyeohoh]

I have been employed for 1yr at present position. O.K. this is hard to admit, but I am not that good at the job. It really is something I took up thinking I might enjoy. This is only a part time position. I am thinking they may want to fire me. Is it really bad if they fire me? But I really do want to quit.

 

[hiwaygal]

I think it would be better if you quit, rather than them firing you (that never "looks" good).

Recognizing that you are not good at the job is not a bad thing.

 

[Evil Genius]

Is this something you enjoy doing and you're just not good at it? Would additional training help?

If you really don't like the job I would say quit and when you look for another position tell them the truth as to why.

Good Luck!

 

[Chuck S]

Quit, not every job is right for every person.

 

[popeyeohoh]

No, I don't believe extra training would help in this situation. I am on vacation this week. So I was thinking I would quit when I get back.

 

[FroggyinArk]

No, I don't believe extra training would help in this situation. I am on vacation this week. So I was thinking I would quit when I get back.

i would go ahead and type out my resignation, and give itto them now, even thoughyou are on vacation, it will counttowards twoi weeks notice and look good, in your letter explain that you realize you are not providing them the quality of service they deserve out of an employ, that you feel that you arenot able to do the job in a way that best sereved the company, and that you feel the company would be better off with someone else in the position. (honesty from an employee goes a long way and may even provide you with a good recommendation even though you technically quit)

 

[auntpolly]

Is there someone you can talk to at work about this? At my office I can imagine someone just saying," I feel like I'm not getting this - is there some other job I could try? Maybe I should start thinking about quitting. "

I think sometimes when you are just up front and honest people are much more sympathetic than you think.

 

[popeyeohoh]

The thing is I can do the position when the pace is busy but not real busy. I was moved to another station doing the same thing but at a much faster rate. I feel like I was set up for a bad review. And unfortunately I am just not as accurate as I need to be. Another thing is this. When I work a full day I get a 45 minute lunch break. The other girls all smoke and get to leave their stations 5 or 6 times during the day for a smoke. I never leave my station except for lunch and a bathroom break in the late afternoon sometimes. I think it is not getting a break or help from the others that lead to my mistakes. I will willingly help any one at anytime but this is not reciprocated. NowI sound like a whiner, but that is how it seems to me.

 

[auntpolly]

The thing is I can do the position when the pace is busy but not real busy. I was moved to another station doing the same thing but at a much faster rate. I feel like I was set up for a bad review. And unfortunately I am just not as accurate as I need to be. Another thing is this. When I work a full day I get a 45 minute lunch break. The other girls all smoke and get to leave their stations 5 or 6 times during the day for a smoke. I never leave my station except for lunch and a bathroom break in the late afternoon sometimes. I think it is not getting a break or help from the others that lead to my mistakes. I will willingly help any one at anytime but this is not reciprocated. NowI sound like a whiner, but that is how it seems to me.

Can you talk to your boss about it? You don't have to make it sound whiney - just be honest and tell him or her that it's been worrying you.

Say something like, "I love my job but I'm not sure if I'm in the right place - I just want to do my best for the company (that's right, sucking up is always good! )

Is that possible?

 

[Liberty Belle]

Do you need the job for income right now? If not, I'd say put in your two weeks. I don't think getting fired is a complete disaster (career-wise), but it can sting your confidence pretty badly.

Find something you will love and do well in. Life's too short.

 

[dmslush]

I was recently fired from my job for whistleblowing. Trust me, now that I am out there looking for a job, if someone had called me that morning and told me that I would be fired before the day was up, then I would have typed out my resignation letter, and been out the door before they had the chance to fire me. In an effort to sugar coat why I blew the whistle, they have made it appear that I did something that I did not. They have fought me every step of the way, fought me on my unemployment, everything. I have no job references at this point. I have no former supervisor to use because after turning them in, they won't give me any kind of reference. And no attorney wants to look at the case because A: I have no money, B: they don't want to be the attorney to sue this place.

So, I am left like with my career in ruins. I am really beginning to worry that I won't be able to work in social services again, because of what they are saying.

So, if you think you are going to get fired, and if you aren't happy, quit while you still have the chance.

 

[disykat]

It sounds like you are not happy there and are not really being treated very well. If it isn't a financial strain to do so without another job lined up, I'd quit. Otherwise I'd start job hunting.

 

[Enchanted Tiki Bird]

This is a tough situation to be in. I guess it depends just how dissatisfied you are. My initial response was to advise you to quit. However, the people who responded by telling you to speak open and honestly to your boss make a good point. Maybe he/she doesn't realize how you are struggling. Maybe there is a way to make the situation better. Ultimately, of course, it's up to you and I wish you luck in discerning what decision to make.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I would suggest look for a new job first. It is much easier to get a job while you are employed. Be sure to have a good answer ready when the new potential employer asks why you want to leave the current job.

Normally once you are offered a new job, the new employer will not expect you to start right away and you don't want to. Tell the new employer that you will be giving the current employer two weeks notice on the next workday. That way the new employer sees that you are ethical. There is the possibility that the current employer may ask you to leave as soon as you give notivce, but in that case they will probably have to pay you for the unworked time.

 

[popeyeohoh]

Thanks for the advice, I do not really need the extra income but it helps. I have been looking for other jobs. But I think I will put in my two weeks on Monday before I go to Disney.

 

[auntpolly]

Thanks for the advice, I do not really need the extra income but it helps. I have been looking for other jobs. But I think I will put in my two weeks on Monday before I go to Disney.

Maybe you should apply down there!

Good luck and have fun!

 

[popeyeohoh]

I am hoping to when my dh retires. Have to wait about 10 yrs.

 

[Tiffany]

I have been employed for 1yr at present position. O.K. this is hard to admit, but I am not that good at the job. It really is something I took up thinking I might enjoy. This is only a part time position. I am thinking they may want to fire me. Is it really bad if they fire me? But I really do want to quit.

Most places will not tell a future employer that you were terminated. They will only confirm that you worked for them from the dates you put on your resure or not. So whether we terminate someone or they quit a future employer would not know the difference at least not for us they wouldn't.

 

[auntpolly]

Most places will not tell a future employer that you were terminated. They will only confirm that you worked for them from the dates you put on your resure or not. So whether we terminate someone or they quit a future employer would not know the difference at least not for us they wouldn't.

But if they just give the dates and nothing else that's kind of a clue that something was wrong.

If you didn't work there that long I wouldn't even put it on a resume.

 

[Tiffany]

But if they just give the dates and nothing else that's kind of a clue that something was wrong.

If you didn't work there that long I wouldn't even put it on a resume.

No. In MA it is kind of a known thing that company do not provide details about former employees, due to lawsuits from fromer employees claiming that the former employer is hindering their ability to find another job. So most employers will only confirm dates employed and titled achieved if appliciable. It might be different in other states but I know the company I work for has offices all over the world and to confirm employement you we have to give a 1-800 number and if we terminate someone they are also given a 1-800 to provide to future potential employers if they want to check the facts on a resume.