I know hardly anyone reads this section, but I was hoping I could get one or two responses. Problem - I work two jobs. One job is a typical 40-50 hour week M-F. My second job is Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons (every weekend). I took the second job several months ago to save money for the house and to give me something to do. My problem is I am now so tired (physically) and so stressed with working seven days a week that I can't take it anymore. My stomach is constantly in knots and my doctor has me on three kinds of pills (I feel like a guinea pig). I enjoy the people I work with at the second job. They all very nice people, but I cannot continue to run at the pace that I am. I was going to give my two weeks notice this weekend. Does anyone have any advice on how I should do this? I don't want to leave on bad terms. I feel bad because I was hired to perform this job and I only lasted four months. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Dani
Hi Dani. I know the feeling I have worked 2 jobs before and sometimes this is way too much to handle. As for how to leave. I would give them the standard 2 week notice and explain to them just how you have here. That you have overextended yourself and you can not continue to work at this second job, just make sure you tell them you liked the work and your coworkers and this is a personal decision and it really had nothing to do with the job itself, just the fact that you can't continue to work 7 days a week, you need family time etc. Good luck, from your post I am sure they know you are a good worker and will be sorry to lose you but I am sure they will understand your reasons.
Dani, Why do you feel bad about doing what is BEST FOR YOU? Who is more important, you or the feelings of the person you work for? Your health is important. You quit the job, you won't need the pills anymore, and your stress level will decrease. The job has served its purpose. You need time to enjoy your house--to sit on that living room furniture (Room Store, right?) Stop, stop, stop putting other people and their feelings before your own happiness! I watch Dharma and Greg, and there is a character on there who once said, "How can I help you, without neglecting myself?" Remember that! Plain and simple, tell them you have to leave for health reasons, the stress is too much--that's the truth. Best wishes for a happy holiday season and only working one job! Cariba
Thanks for the words of advice, cariba. I just felt bad about quitting since the people I work for our so nice. I didn't want to leave them empty handed. I gave my two weeks notice last night. It will be nice to know what a weekend is instead of everyday being Monday. Happy holidays. Dani
Dani, Don't assume that the people you're working with will be that terribly upset. They sound like wonderful people and probably are more concerned for your health and well-being than you realize. I'm sure that they'll miss working with you, just as you'll wish working with them but that doesn't mean that you have to loose all touch with them. In fact, if the job is something you enjoy, you can extend an offer to help out on a short term basis in the future if they need you. That will give them leave to keep your information and it possibly will give you a chance to see them again (and earn some extra bucks) at some later date for a short term crunch. Believe it or not, most employers are people and regardless of their business they want to see employees do what is best for themselves. If that includes working productively in their business so much the better! Just my .02. Myschae
