Quitting job

[amazing tekkers]

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I've decided to quite my position. Should I speak to my supervisor first and tell him of my decision, and future plans (med school)? Should I write a resignation letter first? 2-week notice

 

[Wasted Energy]

Should you give two weeks notice? Is that what you're asking? If so then yes, you should.

 

[persumas]

Write a letter first so you will have it prepared, but speak to your supervisor in person first and give the letter if they need it. Many organizations need the written letter to process your resignation, end your benefits, process your vacation payouts, etc. DO NOT just place a letter on their desk.

At least 2-weeks notice is standard. Especially if you want to end on good terms with them and perhaps ask for a LOR in the future.

 

[amazing tekkers]

Ideally, I'd like to end it as soon as possible, but after I quite, my summer classes begin, sigh--no rest for the weary I guess. And I'd definitely like a letter of recommendation in the future.

 

[persumas]

Hmm... if you leave earlier, it really depends on your relationship with your supervisor and if they understand why you'd like to quit as soon as possible. Perhaps an option can be to drop your hours as you help with a transition?

I quit a job with only ~1 week notice after working there for a little over a year. I was prepared to give at least 2 weeks, but they understood my long-term goal was medicine, and I had received an offer that I wished to begin ASAP. It actually ended up being my supervisor who suggested I transition earlier than 2 weeks.

 

[Heday]

Ideally, I'd like to end it as soon as possible, but after I quite, my summer classes begin, sigh--no rest for the weary I guess. And I'd definitely like a letter of recommendation in the future.

I hate when someone quits and doesn't give their two week notice. It's more important in customer service I guess, but it's just plain good manners.

OP, just talk to your supervisor, and be honest. I like to assume people are decent humans. What industry do you work in?

 

[amazing tekkers]

I hate when someone quits and doesn't give their two week notice. It's more important in customer service I guess, but it's just plain good manners.

OP, just talk to your supervisor, and be honest. I like to assume people are decent humans. What industry do you work in?

It's a student job within a governmental agency.

 

[Heday]

It's a student job within a governmental agency.

Talk to your supervisor, tell him of your plans, and get his thoughts. Ultimately you want to sway the conversation in the direction that it would be best if you resigned from your position. It'll come off as mature and there is a chance that your supervisor will feel like he helped you make the right choice (which may be useful in the future for LORs). Do not just quit cold, or put in a resignation letter without talking to her/him first.