Resigning from a job I only just started?
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Just a question out to the Pistonheads massive to see how you would go about this.
I've just completed my first week at a new job. It's ok. People seem ok but the work is a bit boring etc. and it's already started to get on my tits a bit. The other thing is that it's a 16 mile commute each way. It's cost me 3/4 of a tank of petrol just this week alone and my cars pretty good on fuel too. £50 a tank to fill up so looking around £150-£200 a month on fuel alone, which I simply can't afford.
Anyway, the reason for this thread is that halfway through the week, a job I applied for prior to getting this one phoned me up and asked for an interview. I explained the situation and said I could only really do an interview on the weekend. They agreed and I went along today. The place is around 4 miles from me so much lighter on fuel and cycle-able too which I will take full advantage of.
Cut to the chase though, I got the job. The just called and want me to start on Tuesday. I'm taking the job as it's better all round (although starting salary is less, but probably works out better when considering petrol costs anyway).
Now, having worked for the first job for less than a month, my contract says I can leave with nil notice. I don't really want to drive 16 miles there, to give them a piece of paper, only to drive back. Seems a waste.
Should I A) Phone them, bearing in mind they are closed now so would be Monday morning when I am supposed to be there or B) Email them now, hoping the manager checks his emails at home or will first thing Monday or C) Both or D) Something else.
I want to be paid for the week I have worked so need to let them know either way. I don't owe them anything so is just a matter of saying I'm not going back etc.
What do you think?
I've just completed my first week at a new job. It's ok. People seem ok but the work is a bit boring etc. and it's already started to get on my tits a bit. The other thing is that it's a 16 mile commute each way. It's cost me 3/4 of a tank of petrol just this week alone and my cars pretty good on fuel too. £50 a tank to fill up so looking around £150-£200 a month on fuel alone, which I simply can't afford.
Anyway, the reason for this thread is that halfway through the week, a job I applied for prior to getting this one phoned me up and asked for an interview. I explained the situation and said I could only really do an interview on the weekend. They agreed and I went along today. The place is around 4 miles from me so much lighter on fuel and cycle-able too which I will take full advantage of.
Cut to the chase though, I got the job. The just called and want me to start on Tuesday. I'm taking the job as it's better all round (although starting salary is less, but probably works out better when considering petrol costs anyway).
Now, having worked for the first job for less than a month, my contract says I can leave with nil notice. I don't really want to drive 16 miles there, to give them a piece of paper, only to drive back. Seems a waste.
Should I A) Phone them, bearing in mind they are closed now so would be Monday morning when I am supposed to be there or B) Email them now, hoping the manager checks his emails at home or will first thing Monday or C) Both or D) Something else.
I want to be paid for the week I have worked so need to let them know either way. I don't owe them anything so is just a matter of saying I'm not going back etc.
What do you think?
If you want to be paid for the work you've done, at least in this financial year, be nice.
Email your boss right now, and get your arse in on Monday to finish off anything you started, and at least try and appear less of a thoughtless tosspot. You never know, you might want to go back in a couple of career hops.
This is of course, predicated on the fact that its not shelf stacking or MaccyDs. In which case mail them and ring on Monday morning to apologise.
Email your boss right now, and get your arse in on Monday to finish off anything you started, and at least try and appear less of a thoughtless tosspot. You never know, you might want to go back in a couple of career hops.
This is of course, predicated on the fact that its not shelf stacking or MaccyDs. In which case mail them and ring on Monday morning to apologise.
randlemarcus said:
If you want to be paid for the work you've done, at least in this financial year, be nice.
Email your boss right now, and get your arse in on Monday to finish off anything you started, and at least try and appear less of a thoughtless tosspot. You never know, you might want to go back in a couple of career hops.
This is of course, predicated on the fact that its not shelf stacking or MaccyDs. In which case mail them and ring on Monday morning to apologise.
Cheers,Email your boss right now, and get your arse in on Monday to finish off anything you started, and at least try and appear less of a thoughtless tosspot. You never know, you might want to go back in a couple of career hops.
This is of course, predicated on the fact that its not shelf stacking or MaccyDs. In which case mail them and ring on Monday morning to apologise.
Nothing outstanding left to finish. Was pretty much sat around finding stuff to do anyway. I'm not bitter about it, glad I got the job, just wasn't what I wanted really and only took it as it was a job.
Wont be wanting to go back.
clarkmagpie said:
Go in on Monday morning, explain your circumstances and thank them for giving you the opportunity in the first place.
You never know when your paths might cross again...
This^^^^^You never know when your paths might cross again...
What will it cost you? an hour of your time and a gallon of petrol and whilst they will probably be a bit pissed off that you are leaving so soon they will appreciate the fact that you came in and told them in person rather than just not bothering to turn in anymore.
gog440 said:
clarkmagpie said:
Go in on Monday morning, explain your circumstances and thank them for giving you the opportunity in the first place.
You never know when your paths might cross again...
This^^^^^You never know when your paths might cross again...
What will it cost you? an hour of your time and a gallon of petrol and whilst they will probably be a bit pissed off that you are leaving so soon they will appreciate the fact that you came in and told them in person rather than just not bothering to turn in anymore.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Double this
Go in, just be strait up, day whats on your plate,
Just be nice, be a little smiling,
V.
The other thing is that it's a 16 mile commute each way. It's cost me 3/4 of a tank of petrol just this week alone and my cars pretty good on fuel too. £50 a tank to fill up so looking around £150-£200 a month on fuel alone, which I simply can't afford.
What do you think?
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16mls each way, you say your car isn't bad on fuel so assume a gallon a day in fuel (32mpg)& you've used 3/4 of a tank in a week? Assume 21 working days a month, a gallon a day at £6 per gallon = much less than £150 let alone £200.
What do you think?
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16mls each way, you say your car isn't bad on fuel so assume a gallon a day in fuel (32mpg)& you've used 3/4 of a tank in a week? Assume 21 working days a month, a gallon a day at £6 per gallon = much less than £150 let alone £200.
Eric Mc said:
Was the distance 16 miles each way when you accepted the position?
Exactly, what kind of person fails to take that into account when accepting? The employer has spent a bunch of time and money recruiting, theyve sent rejection letters to other candidates and after a week suddenly he realises that it's 16 miles away.daveparry said:
My commute from Portsmouth to Romsey seems so much further now you w..ker and i bet there are hundreds more on PH who commute by car a bloody sight further, FFS! By a fooking bike!
Get off your f
king high horse you stupid .Yes it was 16 miles when I accepted the position, however, I didn't expect it to cost me quite so much.
£40-50 a week on petrol might not seem much to you lot (being all high and mighty with your country houses and well paid jobs) but when your on just over minimum wage with a house, bills, daughter and a car to pay for, £40-50 a week is a lot of money.
I have a bike and use it all the time. I'll be using it to get to my new job. Working 8-6 daily would mean having to leave around 6:30 to cycle in and wouldnt get home until 7:30. Not really willing to do that as I don't see my daughter enough as it is.
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