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Is it fair to quit a job after 5 weeks, if the owner spent 2 weeks training me? Will they be annoyed?
Asked by D F
I am a swim teacher, the owner spent 2 weeks, from 9-12am, so only three hours a day, but still, to train me, then I have worked those same hours for a further three weeks. I don't enjoy the work, I am basically just an extra in the pool in case a kid cries, or a teacher feels sick, then I take over. It also gives me a headache, so I don't want to continue. Is 5 weeks too short, should I really wait a bit, then quit?
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I quit a job after 3 hours of working there because I hated it so much. Its completely understandable to quit if you hate it. There's not point suffering through something you hate. Life is to be enjoyed!
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Do what is best for you; don't worry so much about them.
Answered by Ry Ry
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I'd go ahead and quit, no sense in doing something you dont like. Explain it to the owner if you want to be curtious, if he takes it the wrong way thats his problem.
Answered by Brad T
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Its not too soon. They may not like it, but just give them a heads-up and let them know that you're going to be leaving. Don't just walk out on them unless its just absolutely unbearable. Who knows? Maybe if you leave on good terms they will give you a good reference later on.
Answered by krapykid03
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If you're not happy then you should quit. It's nice that you are being thoughtful and all but you shouldn't be completely miserable. Your happiness is important too.
Answered by jesscuhh:]
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omg u are so ungratful with the econmy the way it is and ppl getting laid off left 2 right and you want 2 quit
Answered by reese
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who cares if you don't wanna do it i say quit now. On your last day you should tell those kids and those teachers to go eat a d!ck lol
Answered by shutup9028
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To be fair I would speak to the mgr and tell them you would like to pursue some other type of work, and leave when they fill the position. That would be the kindest say to leave the job, you might even get to leave in less time than two weeks normal notice. Good work ethics such as this, are rare, keeping the companies needs still in mind like this would benefit you. It also is verifiable when you explain to the new possible company why you were there for such a short time. They wont be happy, I cant promise they will be nice about this, but if you hurry and spit this all out before they can get upset, it might just work. If not, 2 weeks notice will suffice.
Answered by Suzii
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If you are good at the job of course the owner is going to be peed off with you!
Talk to the owner, explain how you feel. There may be other more interesting aspects that can be added to your work and make you change your mind.
Jobs are scarce so I would think twice before jumping into the unemployment bowl, but look around for other work as well.
Answered by Christine H
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Forget about talking about your "feelings" with the manager, who cares what he thinks. If you're just going to quit, your not going to get a reference anyways. Your probaly young, so I wouldn't worry about the economy.
Answered by Jimmy smitts
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You should give a two week notice to allow the owner time to train a replacement. I feel you would be better off explaining that you don't enjoy the job and tell them why, then tell them you feel like because of this you are doing the position and clients a disservice. Them understanding that it would be better for all involved may create a little admiration and thankfulness rather than animosity. If you decide to do this, you might want to mention how difficult this was for you, as you feared he may feel he wasted his time and resources training you.
Answered by tvluvmee
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