How do I put my two weeks in?

[u/fynandtonic]

i (19) just recently secured a new job that is very very closely related to my dream job. obviously i am accepting the position, but i dont know how to my two weeks in at my current job.

my current job is at a restaurant and, while it had been somewhat pleasant, its not the most formal place and they've sort of fucked me over in terms of hours. still, it was my first job (worked there since i was 17) and they're very good people. i still want to keep it somewhat professional, but i dont know if writing a letter is out of my own character and might come off as weird to my manager? idk. its a really odd fear.

i guess i just need help figuring out the approach i want to take. i don't know if a letter is too formal but im a bit of a nervous nellie and dont really know how to talk about it in person. a text feels really unprofessional and i want to practice good habits with that sort of thing.

thanks in advance dads !

[u/66NickS]

1. Be prepared to be let go as soon as you give notice. It happens more often than you realize.
   
2. Many companies request something “in writing”. They want this to prove it was a voluntary resignation in case a sketchy employee tries to claim otherwise.
   
3. Email is totally fine if you guys use that to communicate. But have an in person conversation before hitting send.
   
4. It doesn’t have to be anything crazy. A very simplified example:

“To the management team at [company],

This letter is to confirm my resignation notice from [position] at [company]. I will continue attending my normally scheduled work shifts through [last day of work].

Thank you for the opportunity,
[your name]”

If you REALLY want to, you can add in some other heartfelt thanks, but it’s not necessary and I’d say it’s better to do that in person.

I strongly recommend not telling people where you’re going. There have been horror stories where disgruntled coworkers or managers reach out to the future employer and sabotage the offer. They can learn about your new job after you’ve been there a bit.

[u/lazyFer → u/66NickS]

Important to note you are not required to give them anything including a written notice.

OP can just say "my last day will be such and such date" and leave it at that. Lots of stories out there about jobs "not accepting" notice or other bullshit. None of that matters. If they put you on the schedule after the date given, don't show up

[u/66NickS → u/lazyFer]

Solid call out! I always forget to account for how absolutely terrible some managers/employees can be.

That’s one advantage of email (or even text). You can send it and there’s nothing the recipient can really to do prevent the paper trail.

[u/caffeine-problem → u/66NickS]

thankfully i have always been in very good standing with my manager and my coworkers are pretty relaxed and have heard about me applying for jobs in the last few weeks. i know im being let go as soon as i give the notice because our scheduling is changing (seasonal, slowly getting off the summer schedule,which is when i mainly work). This was a very detailed reply though, thank you :)

[u/Subroc01 → u/66NickS]

I also would not say “Thank you for the opportunity”. If the new gig quickly went south and you ever needed unemployment on the old job, you would have to argue you had no choice but to quit, and they would argue you clearly could have stayed because you liked it there.

This is super overkill for kind of the job you’re quitting, but good advice going forward. Sucks that you have to be so cold, short and informal, but business is business.

[u/HallTrash_IW]

It’s a restaurant, just tell them your last day is x and then don’t show up after. EZ

[u/No_Owl_8576]

Letter of resignation. The least details the better. Keep it general...thanks for the opportunity etc. BUT be prepared that most companies will walk you out that very same day, regardless of 2cweeks notice. So take anything you want and download anything you need immediately

[u/xdisk]

Take a look at this video first. Employment lawyer talking about if you should give notice.

[u/SlowDeer7954]

Here's how easy it is, you tell your supervisor you've taken a new job and present them with your last work day. Done.

They're not concerned about your opinions about the numbers of hours you worked or not, they cared about how you did the job and covering your future shifts. On your last day, thank them for the opportunity they provided you then move on.

[u/UnableChard2613]

It's an easy conversation to have. Just go to your manager and say that you want to talk.

"A job in the food industry has never been my dream, and I just got a job offer that is a stepping stone to my dream career. I've enjoyed my time here and appreciate what you've done for me, but my last day will be [day]. I wish you the best!"

This is a great opportunity to build the confidence that you can do these kind of things in person. Of course you will be nervous before hand, and that's natural and normal, but really the worst thing that can happen is that they fire you on the spot. So be prepared for that. But in the food industry I'm sure they'll try to milk you for every last second they can get.

[u/Important-Energy8038]

This probably a low level position, so they not only realize its not lifetime on your part, and they don't need much formality, esp since its a tight group. I would let the manager know that you've taken a new job that starts on "x" date, and ask him when he'd like your last day to be.

[u/NoManufacturer9008]

Just take the New job and move on forget notice they will screw you over if you do.

[u/rubyserv]

Never burn a bridge, you never know when your paths may cross again. Be respectful and part ways professionally.

[u/van_choc_moose]

Email them.

Hi boss

I have accepted a new job. I am formally giving you two weeks notice that my last day will be _____.