Justification for quitting a job

[metallicat]

Ok, so I just got this part time job so that I could make some extra money while going to school. I was told that the hours were very flexible. Me and a friend are doing it together but have found out (in only two weeks) that the hours are not as flexible as once believed, and that we are only going to get busier. Would I have to do a lot of explaining in the hiring process why I quit the job?

I haven't quit yet, but my reasons would be that it is becoming detrimental to my school work that needs to get done. My current priority has to be to school, and this job just doesn't pay enough to warrent me spending all this time and letting me grades slip. I am worried they won't like this for a couple reasons; first, it shows that I might not be able to handle a lot of responsibility. Why would they hire someone who can't balance school and a part time job? Second, quitting a job really quickly into it looks horrible, and I know employers don't like that.

I feel I am justified in leaving this job already, but what are the police going to think about it?

[mcsap]

Quitting a job is better than getting fired. Quitting to go partying more would not be a good reason to do this though ( as an example) . If the job did not live up to the hours etc that you were told, it affects your school etc. It sounds to me like you have a good reason to move on.

Have you asked for more flexible hours ?

No, it would not be looked upon badly, people quit jobs and get fired all of the time. Have a reasonbly good reason for what you did and you will be fine.

[metallicat]

The hours are somewhat flexible...I can do the work whenever I can, but there are deadlines that she needs to meet so I can't just delay it forever. My boss has told me that in the months of February and March it is going to be extremely busy, which scares me because I can't put anymore time into this than what I am right now. My friend goes to University and is a hockey coach, so we can't just drop everything. Unfortunately, this just doesn't seem like a priority right now, but I just hate quitting things like this that IMO make me look like I can't handle things...and in this case, I can't handle much more than this.

[metallicat]

Just quit the job. It was pretty hard to do simply because I don't like putting my boss in this situation, but I just explained to her that juggling school and a job just isn't working out and it is becoming detrimental to my school work. I think she understood, but it still sucked doing this. First job I have ever had to quit, all the others were because of seasonal positions or going back to school. I guess thats that.

[LawGurl32]

Dude dont comprimise your education and future for some crappy job. You will always have a chance to work but not always be able to go to school. Next job let your boss know up front that school is your number 1 priority and that you can only have x amount of hours before it cuts into your study time. Bosses like it when you are up front with them and display that you are willing to work with them if they are willing to work with you. 98% of the time you will usu. get what you want.

[metallicat]

Thanks lawgurl, I appreciate the advice.

[LawGurl32]

no prob. ;) Good luck with school and finding another job.

[metallicat]

Don't worry, I won't be finding another job until school is done LOL.

[LawGurl32]

suuuweeettt!!!!! :D