Instant quitting of a job
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I have but I was 15/16 working at a discount shopping village emptying bins, picking litter, pressure washing etc.
I quit after working for a whole summer holiday full time starting at 5 to pressure wash the patios/outside eating areas and litter picking the car parks (which were vast) on my own before the park opened at 8/9am
The final straw was when the site maintenance manager came to me at 11am and explained that the car park litter pick wasn't good enough and he produced a small hand full of small items of rubbish, cig butts, sweet wrappers etc. I was flabbergasted that this man who was my manager was of such low intelligence and common sense to assume that after the park had been open for a few hours that litter wouldn't have started to accumulate.
Days Prior to this he'd stopped me from doing my usual duties, emptying bins, cleaning up etc to stop customer and get them to fill in questionnaire and then complained later in the day to someone else that I wasn't very good at my job and was lazy...
I actually quite liked that job, I knew what I needed to get done, I didn't have to engage with people if I didn't want to, the pay was terrible but the social side of it was good, some good people worked there and I was respected by the staff in the stores due to going out of my way for people in my bin/cleaning duties.
It was very satisfying to quit, and the well wishes I got from people was gratifying.
I quit after working for a whole summer holiday full time starting at 5 to pressure wash the patios/outside eating areas and litter picking the car parks (which were vast) on my own before the park opened at 8/9am
The final straw was when the site maintenance manager came to me at 11am and explained that the car park litter pick wasn't good enough and he produced a small hand full of small items of rubbish, cig butts, sweet wrappers etc. I was flabbergasted that this man who was my manager was of such low intelligence and common sense to assume that after the park had been open for a few hours that litter wouldn't have started to accumulate.
Days Prior to this he'd stopped me from doing my usual duties, emptying bins, cleaning up etc to stop customer and get them to fill in questionnaire and then complained later in the day to someone else that I wasn't very good at my job and was lazy...
I actually quite liked that job, I knew what I needed to get done, I didn't have to engage with people if I didn't want to, the pay was terrible but the social side of it was good, some good people worked there and I was respected by the staff in the stores due to going out of my way for people in my bin/cleaning duties.
It was very satisfying to quit, and the well wishes I got from people was gratifying.
TheAngryDog said:
Big thanks to the guys who have offered help to me, I really appreciate it. I've just finished a phone call for a job interview for tomorrow. Not sure if I'll get it, I am hoping that my personality wins them over if I don't meet what they want from a skills perspective but we will see. It's happened before on a few occasions so you never know!
Thanks again and I will keep you posted.
Good luck!Thanks again and I will keep you posted.
Turn7 said:
Foliage said:
It was very satisfying to quit, and the well wishes I got from people was gratifying.
Sadly though, a big bag of gratitude deosnt actually pay the rent.TheAngryDog said:
Big thanks to the guys who have offered help to me, I really appreciate it. I've just finished a phone call for a job interview for tomorrow. Not sure if I'll get it, I am hoping that my personality wins them over if I don't meet what they want from a skills perspective but we will see. It's happened before on a few occasions so you never know!
Thanks again and I will keep you posted.
I'm in a similar position to yourself. I desperately want to leave somewhere that's draining me so I've just read through the thread. Good luck and I hope it's the turnaround needed. Thanks again and I will keep you posted.
TheAngryDog said:
Has anyone ever got to a point of enough is enough, and just quit on the spot?
OP, I very much sympathise with you, and if it's not too late, my experience and what I did in my recent experience is below might be of some help>I resigned from my last permanent job without anything to go to. I quite liked the company, it's location, potential opportunities it brought and a lot of the people I worked with, but my line manager (who was quite a "character" and deserving of his own thread) and I were never going to see eye to eye over many things, and no matter how hard I tried, my performance was never going to meet his expectations. In 18 months I went from a top performer in my peer group at my old company to someone on the brink of being put on a performance improvement plan. Something (in fact a few things) was not right. I had given all I could to resolve it, but despite my best efforts I decided to leave before the company made their own decision.
There were several times I was going to resign on the spot, usually after or during another incredibly painful 1-2-1 meeting, but I bit my tongue made sure I got my own house in order before I did.
Before I handed my notice in, I had a plan of what I wanted to do (which essentially was to go into IT contracting).
I got in touch with some friendly recruitment agencies on the quiet, updated my CV and posted it up to the various job sites, updating Linkedin. Networking like this brought up some good opportunities.
I sorted out my finances (sold some shares, didn't book a big family summer holiday, cancelled non critical expenses, like mortgage overpayments and cut back on other very frivoulous stuff) to make sure I had at least a 2 month fighting fund to cover my mortgage and essential payments.
Most importantly I talked this all through with my wife to make sure she was on board and looked at how a change in job, a potentially longer commute etc would affect us all. As it is she was happy for me to take positive action and leave the old job as she could see what the situation was doing to me (was turning into an angry man, had developed alopecia etc etc).
I wanted to go into contracting/consulting (in IT, the market is reasonably buoyant at present), but it is hard to apply for roles as many companies need you to turn up for work pretty much immediately, so I gambled on getting placed right at the last minute after I left my previous job. I picked another 1-2-1 meeting and handed in my notice.
It did raise some eyebrows when it all came out that I was leaving but didn't have another job lined up. I reckon it says a lot that someone has reached such a low point they are willing to resign with nothing to go to. Annoyingly my manager saw this as a victory for himself, he told me he'd been able to "manage me out" (he is quite a charmer). But I kept it as diplomatic as possible, though it was interesting how every single person (including HR Director and other senior people) said without prompting "Is it XXXX?" (my manager). Three other people in my division reporting to this guy also left/resigned while I was working my notice, which made me feel alot better about my decision, telling me that it wasn't all about me & my perceived poor performance. Maybe something will be done about this individual, but I am long gone now, so am past caring.
As it turned out I was out of work for a month after leaving my old job so I managed to get a few things sorted around the house and made the most of the downtime while also doing what I could to find new work. I aimed to spend 1/2 the day job searching, taking and making calls, the other 1/2 to myself. I also managed to get a couple of rounds of golf in, some cycling, built a kids playhouse out of old pallets, did the school run every day etc which was great.
So it has been all change this summer, I'm now working in a different location, 1hrs commute as opposed to 20-30 mins, so not too bad. I'm now an IT Consultant, on a year's contract, so have all the fun and games of being a director of my own limited company, in a completely different industry (although still IT related). Very much on balance things are looking good. It has been tough few months moving from one to the other and it took a lot out of me, but I'm so glad I did what I did, as I have taken control of my own destiny, planned and delivered what I needed to do.
I think it's important to have a plan, though make sure it's a rough target, and include options & variations (what is plan B if A doesn't materialise), not committing yourself to one thing too much. I think it's important being flexible and thinking laterally and don't expect to end up exactly where you need to be right away. Take stepping stones of months & years if necessary.
Best of luck though, I don't envy you at the beginning of the situation, I am glad I can now look back at it all as an experience, rather than living it.
Yes, went on paternity and on my return handed in my notice and walked away from the company with no job to go to.
The guy I worked for was unbearable, and even had the temerity to get in contact whilst I was on paternity to have a go about a problem he was having with my email account.
Like I gave a s
t!
So I checked my everyday savings account - 6 months wages saved up in there, told the wife what I was going to do on my return and then went ahead and did it.
In order to not work my notice I told them I was going to a competitor, so they immediately put me on a months paid garden leave.
I was asked to attend an interview with HR to find out what went wrong (no holding back on details) and a subsequent interview with HR AND the unbearable guy at which I repeated all my previous reasons for leaving to his face.
Then he tried to stiff me for some bonus due to me - which I successfully claimed back.
I started a new job 6 weeks later and am still here - best career move of my life.
The guy I worked for was unbearable, and even had the temerity to get in contact whilst I was on paternity to have a go about a problem he was having with my email account.
Like I gave a s
t!So I checked my everyday savings account - 6 months wages saved up in there, told the wife what I was going to do on my return and then went ahead and did it.
In order to not work my notice I told them I was going to a competitor, so they immediately put me on a months paid garden leave.
I was asked to attend an interview with HR to find out what went wrong (no holding back on details) and a subsequent interview with HR AND the unbearable guy at which I repeated all my previous reasons for leaving to his face.
Then he tried to stiff me for some bonus due to me - which I successfully claimed back.
I started a new job 6 weeks later and am still here - best career move of my life.
I've done it on a couple of occasions.
Did it a few months before my wedding too which upset SWMBO a bit but she knows I'll do anything for a job (on the legal side so don't proposition me
). Had been put in charge of the office where I worked after the Manager was promoted whilst they advertised for his replacement. The new guy (who came from a smaller office than ours & had been over before so I knew we didn't get on) got the job & was immediately on my back. Nothing I did or how many hours I worked was good enough even though it had been fine for my previous boss who bear in mind had been promoted for how well our branch was doing. It came to a head when I was invited to a disciplinary with the new guy & the area manager for the procedures I'd followed whilst in charge. I pointed out I hadn't changed anything & thats how my previous boss did it but they were going to give me a written warning to which I said 'that's alright, I'll go now'. Cue startled faces & quite a bit uhming & arring on their behalf & being told to take 15 minutes to go for a walk & think about it. 'Ok, I'll go for a walk but thats my decision'. Signed a form making sure I claimed all expenses & commission owed to me & left. That was a Friday lunchtime, started a temp job Tuesday which turned into a permanent position within 3 months.
Fast forward 3 years & new company was bought out & most people bar myself, the MD & external sales people were made redundant. I was now commuting to High Wycombe before they altered the Handy Cross roundabout so traffic was a nightmare. I knew they'd only kept me because I knew the systems & products so I'd already negotiated a hefty pay rise & after a year had had enough so found another job who wanted me to start ASAP. My MD was a knob who'd been promoted to the job to sell the company in the first place but said he wouldn't stand in my work or make me work my notice but would 'work something out'. After a week he hadn't done anything, 'I need to speak to HR' & I then fell ill (genuinely) but went into work Wednesday morning (still feeling like sh!te) & he took one look at me & sent me home again telling me he'd sort it in my absence & call me. The following Monday now all recovered I arrive for work & am asked by my colleagues why I'm there, 'cause I'm better now' 'but MD said you'd left'.
MD arrives & I follow him into his office, 'whats this that I've left?' ' where'd they hear that?' 'from you!'. 'So, when can I leave?' 'I'll speak to HR this morning'. Mid morning he disappears to I assume see HR - no, he'd gone down to the workshop. 'tell MD I've gone home & he knows where I am if he wants me'. That was the last we spoke. I did speak to HR as they'd written to me to tell me they wouldn't be paying my time off sick as I'd not provided a doctors note. Didn't need to as I hadn't had 5 continuous days off, Mon, Tues in Weds but sent home, off Thurs, Fri & that they could take it up with my solicitor if they disagreed. Got a call later from the HR director saying they would be paying me (der! I knew that).
Did it a few months before my wedding too which upset SWMBO a bit but she knows I'll do anything for a job (on the legal side so don't proposition me
). Had been put in charge of the office where I worked after the Manager was promoted whilst they advertised for his replacement. The new guy (who came from a smaller office than ours & had been over before so I knew we didn't get on) got the job & was immediately on my back. Nothing I did or how many hours I worked was good enough even though it had been fine for my previous boss who bear in mind had been promoted for how well our branch was doing. It came to a head when I was invited to a disciplinary with the new guy & the area manager for the procedures I'd followed whilst in charge. I pointed out I hadn't changed anything & thats how my previous boss did it but they were going to give me a written warning to which I said 'that's alright, I'll go now'. Cue startled faces & quite a bit uhming & arring on their behalf & being told to take 15 minutes to go for a walk & think about it. 'Ok, I'll go for a walk but thats my decision'. Signed a form making sure I claimed all expenses & commission owed to me & left. That was a Friday lunchtime, started a temp job Tuesday which turned into a permanent position within 3 months. Fast forward 3 years & new company was bought out & most people bar myself, the MD & external sales people were made redundant. I was now commuting to High Wycombe before they altered the Handy Cross roundabout so traffic was a nightmare. I knew they'd only kept me because I knew the systems & products so I'd already negotiated a hefty pay rise & after a year had had enough so found another job who wanted me to start ASAP. My MD was a knob who'd been promoted to the job to sell the company in the first place but said he wouldn't stand in my work or make me work my notice but would 'work something out'. After a week he hadn't done anything, 'I need to speak to HR' & I then fell ill (genuinely) but went into work Wednesday morning (still feeling like sh!te) & he took one look at me & sent me home again telling me he'd sort it in my absence & call me. The following Monday now all recovered I arrive for work & am asked by my colleagues why I'm there, 'cause I'm better now' 'but MD said you'd left'.
MD arrives & I follow him into his office, 'whats this that I've left?' ' where'd they hear that?' 'from you!'. 'So, when can I leave?' 'I'll speak to HR this morning'. Mid morning he disappears to I assume see HR - no, he'd gone down to the workshop. 'tell MD I've gone home & he knows where I am if he wants me'. That was the last we spoke. I did speak to HR as they'd written to me to tell me they wouldn't be paying my time off sick as I'd not provided a doctors note. Didn't need to as I hadn't had 5 continuous days off, Mon, Tues in Weds but sent home, off Thurs, Fri & that they could take it up with my solicitor if they disagreed. Got a call later from the HR director saying they would be paying me (der! I knew that).TheAngryDog said:
Big thanks to the guys who have offered help to me, I really appreciate it. I've just finished a phone call for a job interview for tomorrow. Not sure if I'll get it, I am hoping that my personality wins them over if I don't meet what they want from a skills perspective but we will see. It's happened before on a few occasions so you never know!
Thanks again and I will keep you posted.
How'd the interview go?Thanks again and I will keep you posted.
Keep your head up whatever happens!
Ive been seriuosly close to jacking my current role, but after last nights second interview, I have today been offered a very very good role for me.
I invested in a new suit for the first interview and got through to round two.
They wanted good questions from me - after I had finished the onwe said he felt that HE had been the interviewee !
He aslo complimented me hugely on how well I had interviwed and how much effort I had put into the interview.
Any question, just pm me. but Im made up right now and hope you to can make it through the bad times....
Ive been seriuosly close to jacking my current role, but after last nights second interview, I have today been offered a very very good role for me.
I invested in a new suit for the first interview and got through to round two.
They wanted good questions from me - after I had finished the onwe said he felt that HE had been the interviewee !
He aslo complimented me hugely on how well I had interviwed and how much effort I had put into the interview.
Any question, just pm me. but Im made up right now and hope you to can make it through the bad times....
Hi all,
Sorry I haven't updated this. I have had 3 interviews since I started this thread. I got the big thanks but no thanks for two of them and today I was offered the 3rd one, which I have accepted. The only stumbling block is that I need to negotiate an early leaving date with my current employer.
I am really excited about the new job and I feel a massive weight lifted off my shoulders. I feel re-energised and re-motived and I cannot wait to start.
Thanks everyone who offered help, support and words of wisdom. I very much appreciate it.
Sorry I haven't updated this. I have had 3 interviews since I started this thread. I got the big thanks but no thanks for two of them and today I was offered the 3rd one, which I have accepted. The only stumbling block is that I need to negotiate an early leaving date with my current employer.
I am really excited about the new job and I feel a massive weight lifted off my shoulders. I feel re-energised and re-motived and I cannot wait to start.
Thanks everyone who offered help, support and words of wisdom. I very much appreciate it.
Turn7 said:
Keep your head up whatever happens!
Ive been seriuosly close to jacking my current role, but after last nights second interview, I have today been offered a very very good role for me.
I invested in a new suit for the first interview and got through to round two.
They wanted good questions from me - after I had finished the onwe said he felt that HE had been the interviewee !
He aslo complimented me hugely on how well I had interviwed and how much effort I had put into the interview.
Any question, just pm me. but Im made up right now and hope you to can make it through the bad times....
Congratulations! Sounds like you're on the up!Ive been seriuosly close to jacking my current role, but after last nights second interview, I have today been offered a very very good role for me.
I invested in a new suit for the first interview and got through to round two.
They wanted good questions from me - after I had finished the onwe said he felt that HE had been the interviewee !
He aslo complimented me hugely on how well I had interviwed and how much effort I had put into the interview.
Any question, just pm me. but Im made up right now and hope you to can make it through the bad times....
TheAngryDog said:
Turn7 said:
Keep your head up whatever happens!
Ive been seriuosly close to jacking my current role, but after last nights second interview, I have today been offered a very very good role for me.
I invested in a new suit for the first interview and got through to round two.
They wanted good questions from me - after I had finished the onwe said he felt that HE had been the interviewee !
He aslo complimented me hugely on how well I had interviwed and how much effort I had put into the interview.
Any question, just pm me. but Im made up right now and hope you to can make it through the bad times....
Congratulations! Sounds like you're on the up!Ive been seriuosly close to jacking my current role, but after last nights second interview, I have today been offered a very very good role for me.
I invested in a new suit for the first interview and got through to round two.
They wanted good questions from me - after I had finished the onwe said he felt that HE had been the interviewee !
He aslo complimented me hugely on how well I had interviwed and how much effort I had put into the interview.
Any question, just pm me. but Im made up right now and hope you to can make it through the bad times....
Good luck, and the offer of a beer still stands.
ATB
Edited by Turn7 on Tuesday 6th October 22:27
Turn7 said:
TheAngryDog said:
Turn7 said:
Keep your head up whatever happens!
Ive been seriuosly close to jacking my current role, but after last nights second interview, I have today been offered a very very good role for me.
I invested in a new suit for the first interview and got through to round two.
They wanted good questions from me - after I had finished the onwe said he felt that HE had been the interviewee !
He aslo complimented me hugely on how well I had interviwed and how much effort I had put into the interview.
Any question, just pm me. but Im made up right now and hope you to can make it through the bad times....
Congratulations! Sounds like you're on the up!Ive been seriuosly close to jacking my current role, but after last nights second interview, I have today been offered a very very good role for me.
I invested in a new suit for the first interview and got through to round two.
They wanted good questions from me - after I had finished the onwe said he felt that HE had been the interviewee !
He aslo complimented me hugely on how well I had interviwed and how much effort I had put into the interview.
Any question, just pm me. but Im made up right now and hope you to can make it through the bad times....
Good luck, and the offer of a beer still stands.
ATB
Edited by Turn7 on Tuesday 6th October 22:27
I can certainly see that your other half would be happy especially as the job was having a negative impact all round.
Yes mate a beer sounds like a plan! I'll drop you my mobile number via email.
Rosscow said:
Congrats OP, hope the new job makes your life a better one 
Thanks mate Its definitely going to do that. I am massively excited for the challenges that await me, and I feel massively motivated. It really is amazing what a new challenge and feeling valued can do to your outlook.Gassing Station | Jobs & Employment Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff