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Quitting the Right Way
Quitting a job is a normal part of growing and gaining work experience
There are multiple reasons why you might want to quit:
• Sports or extracurricular activities
• Found something better
• Going to college
• Focusing on studies
• Not the right job for you
Whatever the reason, it is important to leave in a professional manner and give proper notice
best practices
Taking the First Step
Talk to Your Boss In-Person
Talk to Your Boss In-Person
1. Talk to your parents or a trusted adult to make sure quitting is the best course of action
2. If possible, you might want to consider asking for more or less hours or responsibilities
3. Once you determine it is time to quit, plan to remain at work for the next two weeks
Talk to Your Boss In-Person
Talk to Your Boss In-Person
Talk to Your Boss In-Person
It might be uncomfortable, but it is important to speak to your manager in-person before following up in writing
- Ask for a quick meeting:
“Do you have a few minutes- I want to talk to you about something”
2. Be Direct and Clear:
“I wanted to tell you that I found another job”
3. Give Notice:
“I am able to work until (date), so that will be
It might be uncomfortable, but it is important to speak to your manager in-person before following up in writing
- Ask for a quick meeting:
“Do you have a few minutes- I want to talk to you about something”
2. Be Direct and Clear:
“I wanted to tell you that I found another job”
3. Give Notice:
“I am able to work until (date), so that will be in two weeks”
4. Closure:
“Thank you so much for the opportunity, I learned a lot”
Pro Tips
Talk to Your Boss In-Person
Pro Tips
- Your last day may be moved up- don’t take it personally
- Get co-workers’ personal contact info before you leave (if you want to keep in touch)
- Stay polite, even if others aren’t
- You may be asked to train your replacement