I started a job at a bakery about 8 months ago… When applying for the job, I let them know that I was actively looking for a teaching job, so the job might only be temporary. I also let them know that often times I would substitute teach on Monday’s, Thursday’s, and Friday’s… They needed someone immediately so I got the job. In any event, one of the teachers at the local elementary school went into labor about a month and a half early… So, shortly after getting the job at the bakery, I was brought in to teach at the school while the woman was on maternity leave. She came back shortly thereafter having her baby, but turned out, she didn’t feel comfortable having her near-newborn in daycare every single day. So, she up and abrupt quit. Because I had been with the kids for several months, I got offered the job at the elementary school. So, I called my bosses to let them know that I would be putting in my two weeks’ notice. Instead, my boss said “Well, what about Saturdays? We really need you on Saturdays and during the summer”… I told her I’d think it over that night, but could not work weekdays. Well, my FI and I discussed it and decided that it would be great to have the job over the summer as he works on a college campus and doesn’t work during the summer. So, the extra cash would be a bonus. So, I told her yes… But that I couldn’t work EVERY Saturday. My boss said that was fine but was “glad to not have to hire a new person for the summer.” So, in any event, in the beginning, she only had me working every few Saturday’s and no weekdays. That quickly changed… She started scheduling me for Mondays, Fridays, AND Saturday’s. I told her “no, can’t do it”… But she gave some sob story that she didn’t have anyone else. So, I knew we reallllly needed the money, and felt that it was a sacrifice I’d have to make so we could live comfortably. So, she dropped the working Monday’s, but not the Fridays… So every darn Friday, I’ve been rushing out of school at the end of the day and going straight to work. I decided to take graduate classes this summer and made her aware of my schedule… She had the audacity to ask me to not take the class! The class is only three weeks long—5 days a week, in the morning. She can surely live with that. My FI told me that this is just too much and we will make due with what we have. I couldn’t agree more! I actually enjoy working at the bakery, but, teaching is my passion and rushing back and forth between the two has me nearly pulling my hair out.
So, in all honesty… I’ve never quit a job under these circumstances. The only other jobs I’ve quit were because I was moving and it went without explanation. I’m not guaranteed a teaching position next year, I’ll find out soon (hopefully). So, I’d like to quit the job on good terms so in case I have to go back to a retail job, I can feel good about putting them on my applications. I don’t know HOW to go about this… 2 weeks notice? Do I need to explain myself? I have a feeling once I do this; she will make the last two weeks as MISERABLE as possible. I’ll deal with it… But, has anyone been able to amicably quit a job? I feel like it never ends amicably--no matter how good the reason!
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