help i need to hand in my notice at work!?

Question

i'm seventeen years old and need to hand in my notice so i can start a new job asap. i've never done this before so i don't know how much notice you have to give before leaving? how to tell my boss- do i do it while i'm working? at the start or end of my shift? i know these sound like stupid questions but i have no idea! please help!

Answer 1

You need to read your contract to see what notice you are required to give. Usually it is a month. If you don't have a written contract then the statutory notice period is one week. Put it in writing, something along the lines of:



"I hereby give (insert notice period) notice to terminate my employment with the company. I intend my last working day to be (enter last day)."



Then just add a few bits saying you have enjoyed working there but feel it is time to move on, etc. Strictly speaking your notice period should run from the day after you hand the letter in. Just ask your manager if you can have a quiet word at the beginning of the shift and tell them you have secured an job elsewhere and wish to resign.



Good luck!

Answer 2

It is nice that you are so smart and considate at your young age.



Though we always say 2 weeks notice, I feel that a month is better if you can do it.



I have found that most companies wait until the last minute to even advertise to rehire - so I'm not sure what good it does.



But it does put you in a good light with your managers. Doing the right thing etc.



You want to write a nice letter to your immediate supervisor telling them how much you've enjoyed the opporunity of working with them and all that you have learned etc (even if it's not true), but that you must move on to further your career or earn more money or whatever is going on for you.



You will want to ask them for reference letters for your file. Tell them that you will do all you can to help them train the new person and that you will be available for quetions if necessary etc.



This is called "not burning bridges".



Good luck to you! Your parents must be very proud of you too!

Answer 3

The amount of time you need to give will be written in your contact- it will vary from job to job, some times its 2 weeks, normally its 1 month and sometimes its 2 months or longer- did you get a handbook when you joined up? its probably written in there too.



You will still need to work the rest of the contract time after you hand in the notice as it could affect you if you want to use the company as a reference for future jobs. You are entitled to use it as holiday or sickness time but youyr better of not using it as sick pay as again, it can show up in future job applications if the new employer looks back at the past job history- for this same reason, it can also affect the future pay rate offered.

Answer 4

The most respectful and professional way to give notice is to request a meeting with your boss. Make sure your notice is typed up professionally with at least two weeks given for end date. One month is the best, but two weeks is sufficient.

Answer 5

You write a letter.

Generally, if you are paid monthly you are expected to give a month's notice. It also depends on how long you have worked there.

It will all be in your contract.

You can give your boss the letter at any time you want to during the day.

Answer 6

I would do it at the end of your shift b/c it might put your boss in a bad mood. I would say if you did enjoy working there--tell them that but your moving on or something like that.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

This will help you to write your letter: http://www.i-resign.com/uk/letters/letters.asp