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Should I quit my job if I am unhappy?

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If you're too stressed with your job and looking for unhealthy coping mechanisms, like alcohol and other substances, it's usually a good idea to look for a new and different job.

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What should I say when someone asks me why I'm leaving my job?

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Avoid conflict and simply say something like, "I learned as much as I could and I'm now looking for a new opportunity to develop my career."

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Would it be appropriate to quit in an email to a part-time employer?

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Honestly, you probably shouldn't. The same etiquette still applies here. It's all about being professional. Also, future employers can still contact previous employers, even if it is only a part-time position.

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If I was hired at a rate of pay of $10.50 an hour only to find I'm being paid $7.25 hourly, is it okay to resign giving 7 days notice?

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If you can find the paperwork where you signed to be paid $10.50 then you can, but a 2 week notice is always more professional.

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How do I quit my restaurant job when I just started 3 weeks ago and I am only 15 years old?

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Refer to Method 1 of the article, "Quitting the Traditional way". Give your boss 2 weeks' notice and hand in a formal letter of resignation. Finding another job once you leave is a good idea, unless you wish to focus on your schooling, which is quite reasonable at 15 years of age. If you can, ask your boss or supervisor if you can use them as references for any future jobs you apply for.

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How can you write resignation letter?

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Be sure to give 2 weeks notice (or whatever is required by your employment contract). In the letter, state your reason(s) for leaving if you are comfortable doing so. If not, then simply explain that you are giving the required notice for leaving the position. Write your letter in a polite manner, even if you have hated every minute of your job, as you may need your former boss for a reference in the future.

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