The Right Way to Quit Your Part-Time Job

By Lorena Roberts on May 30, 2017

We’ve all been there before. You took a job that you weren’t 100 percent about, and now you’re so sick of working there that you’ve started looking for other jobs. You’ve found a few things, and you haven’t quite decided which one you want to take, but you know for sure that you don’t want to stay where you are now.

But there’s one problem. You’re not sure how you’re supposed to quit a part-time job. Two-week notice? No-show? Call in? Send an email? There are a few ways you can go about it. Some of them, I would suggest. Others, I wouldn’t. I’ll give you the rundown of what your options are, and I’ll let you decide what kind of employee (or former employee) you’d like to be.

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Write a resignation letter

It’s common courtesy to give two weeks notice when quitting a job. This might seem excessive for something part-time, but remember that the world is quite small and you may run into these same people again when it really matters. If you’re wanting to stay on good terms with your employer, write a letter, dated, and be sure to include precisely when your last day on the job will be.

Does this seem overwhelming? Don’t know where to start? Sample letters can be found here.

Quit without notice

If you’re never going to need this employer as a reference, you’d like to start a new job immediately, and you don’t want to deal with the jerk who hired you, quitting without notice is the way to go. But remember, it’s a small, small world and there’s always a chance you’re going to run into or need these people later in life.

Quitting without notice is only the way to go if you’re never going to need to contact this employer again and you’ll never need a reference from them. Be sure to remember that you may have to explain why you quit so quickly to your next employer, should they call to check your previous work employment.

Set up a meeting with your supervisor

Another great way to tell the company that you’re leaving is to set up a meeting with your supervisor. For a part-time job, this might seem overkill, but if you’re wanting to stay on good terms with this employer and later use them as a reference, cutting ties in an extremely professional way will work in your favor.

Meeting with your supervisor could seem scary, but remember that this happens all the time. This isn’t the first time (and it won’t be the last) that your supervisor has had this conversation with an employee. Stay calm and rehearse your reason for leaving — you’ll feel much calmer when you get there if you do!

Know what your next move will be

Maybe you’re not like the rest of us and you aren’t hard up for money. Maybe you don’t need a job at all. Regardless, make sure you have your next move lined up. Have you been offered another job? Are you taking a new job? Whatever it is, make sure you at least have some idea of what you’re going to do next. Otherwise, you’re going to be up a creek without a paddle.

What not to do when you quit your part-time job

No matter how badly you want to, do not bash your employer on social media. It’s bad taste. And if your future employer sees that you’ve done this previously, they’re less likely to hire you to work for them. It’s also just trashy, and your friends/followers won’t appreciate it.

Don’t forget to show appreciation for what the company has done for you. No matter what, be sincere and gracious. If anything, you’ve made money at this job. Money that you (most likely) needed. Remember that these people have had a hand in your journey towards the perfect career and if anything, well, be gracious to them for hiring you.

Not sure if you should quit your job …?

Here are 20 signs that you should absolutely quit. Still not sure? Here are five more.

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