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  • March 16, 2015 at 5:43 am #73973
    lexy99
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    So I’m still in the 3 month probation period of my new job but don’t think this is for me. I only work 5 hours a day and if you add up the minutes I actually work its more like 2 since there is not much to do. I have another job lead and in around 7 to 10 days I will have made a decision on whether to stay or go.

    Trouble is I’m already feeling guilty about handing my notice in. Although I don’t do much, as a receptionist I free up others’ time so they can focus on their work. I’ve had 2 days off for my birthday and a funeral and they said how busy they were on those days and how glad they are that I’m here. If I hand my notice in there will be 2 people left.

    This job is not fulfilling me in any way and I don’t feel like it will develop me further whereas with this other job ill have a chance to progress so it makes sense to leave but I feel so guilty. I’m even thinking of resigning via email because I’m too scared of the reaction ill get. I’m still in my probation period and know that this is the time to see if I like the job and hue realised we are not a good fit for each other as much as I like the people.

    Any suggestions on what to do or how to handle it?

    • This topic was modified 9 years, 1 month ago by lexy99.
    March 16, 2015 at 4:12 pm #73992
    Kandance Bahn
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    I think you should handle this professionally and 1) quit in person, and 2) give them enough time to find someone new. It is completely okay for you to feel like the job is not for you. It IS hard, but would you rather do something you hate for a while or quit before they are completely reliant on you? Let them know, and while you find a job, allow them to replace you. It is a probation period for both you and your employer. The best thing to do, however, is to give them enough time, give your notice ahead of time, and don’t just disappear. That will burn bridges!

    March 17, 2015 at 1:13 am #74019
    lexy99
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    Thanks for your reply.

    I am of course going to give proper notice and not disappear but might give my boss a heads up warning why I want to see her first – I won’t be working for the next 4 weeks as my contract states I only work school term times so I’ll need to make a trip in if I’m going to resign and I’d rather her be aware first than have it be a shock.

    I just can’t get over this guilty feeling and I’m going to feel worse if I need to work a bit of my notice period.

    April 1, 2015 at 9:58 am #74752
    Anonymous
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    Leaving is the right thing to do for you and everyone else involved.
    You know that’s what you want to do, and you can’t be happy while living against your own desires – this I have learnt the hard way.
    I’m still stuck in the wrong career at 24 and have spent years in the wrong jobs.

    Don’t waste your time.
    It’s like a relationship really … If you act like you still love this job (though maybe you did), you’ll just hurt them more when you leave later. Or something like that.

    They’ll be fine without you, and if they’re not… it’s not your problem and there are frankly much bigger issues at play in this crazy World.

    Don’t worry about it. And they can’t be angry at you if you politely explain this isn’t where you see yourself in the future.

    If they don’t understand, that’s there problem.
    Do what you want.

    YOLO.

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