2 Weeks Notice (For a job)...

[Gamingphreek]

I am turning in my letter of resignation for my first job. I am 17 years old and worked part time as a Cashier at BJ's wholesale club.

Can someone help me with the format of the letter.

I have the body of the letter written and i have my name, address, and date at the top of the sheet. I just dont know how to open the letter.

In other words do I use "To whom it may concern", or do i address it directly to my General Manager? From what i understand i am supposed to give it to the manager on duty, which makes me think that it is "To whom it may concern".

Edit: Well i turned it in to my manager. He asked if there was any reason. I had a WHOLE LIST of reasons, but out of common courtesy i said that i found another job (I applied for an Umpire position that should be good until i go off to college in August). Him and I talked for a while and he said that he thinks ill do fine, and he hopes i get the job. Seriously i noticed all the managers that were there were very nice to me.

On the other hand, my friends, the co-workers, were about that same, some were even sad that i was leaving (My stupidity results in humor sometimes ). However the girl i went out with once and whom i am friends with seemed very pissed off at something. Not necessarily me, but this was the first time she and some others didn't talk to me, and didn't even say "Good bye to me". She said she was having a bad day at the beginning, but it definitely came across that she was mad at me for something... Ah well.

Other than that it went great. As for the vacation i asked and my personnel manager even asked if i wanted it in one week or split between the two. Also i needed off for NHS (and afterwards i am going out with friends) on tuesday. She worked (And this is strange because she normally does nothing for me) with me and i managed to switch schedules with another employee for that day.

All in all it was an excellent first job! Im going to miss all the good times

-Kevin

 

[HN]

if you know it's to your manager then address it to him.
also cc HR

 

[Syrch]

Originally posted by: HN
if you know it's to your manager then address it to him.
also cc HR

 

[Gamingphreek]

also cc HR

What does that mean? Carbon Copy _____?

I have about 30 hours of paid vacation time built up. I dont know if it is different for every company or not, but does turning in a 2 weeks notice automatically cancel out all vacation time. I kind of want to burn all 30 hours before i leave.

-Kevin

 

[daweeze02]

I will be doing this soon also so im going to follow this thread

 

[Viper GTS]

You really don't need to put this much thought into it.

Hey folks,

I am resigning my position effective 03/17/2006.

Gamingphreek

Though honestly 2 weeks is highly overrated. My mother would die before not giving two weeks notice, whereas I have no issue whatsoever showing up mid-shift & saying "see ya later folks."

If you really want to give them two weeks you probably don't even have to put it in writing. Just tell your boss "Hey 03/17 is going to be my last day."

[EDIT]You will probably be cut a check for your unused PTO when you leave.[/EDIT]

Viper GTS

 

[SirChadwick]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

also cc HR

What does that mean? Carbon Copy _____?

I have about 30 hours of paid vacation time built up. I dont know if it is different for every company or not, but does turning in a 2 weeks notice automatically cancel out all vacation time. I kind of want to burn all 30 hours before i leave.

-Kevin

Ask someone about this... many companies will do a payout of your earned hours if you don't use the PTO time while employed.

 

[Tylanner]

I thought you were preparing to watch the wonderful Sandra Bullock film, 2 Weeks Notice.

 

[Gamingphreek]

But what does cc HR mean. I do want this to be formal, basically, if nothing else to say, look who you are losing. Someone who cares enough to do this. I want to leave a good impression and not, as the saying goes, "burn a bunch of bridges".

-Kevin

 

[EagleKeeper]

Be very careful on the unused vacation time. It is a benefit from the company, not a right.

I have worked at a company that when you left, no vacation time was paid out.

Discretely find out what the situation is and act accordingly. Most decent companies will pay you for the time.

 

[theeedude]

I thought they were legally obligated to pay you vacation when you left. They even have to list your vacation time as a liability on their financial returns.

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
But what does cc HR mean. I do want this to be formal, basically, if nothing else to say, look who you are losing. Someone who cares enough to do this. I want to leave a good impression and not, as the saying goes, "burn a bunch of bridges".

-Kevin

Just make sure they have a copy of it too.

Or are you asking what HR means?

Human Resources

Viper GTS

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
But what does cc HR mean. I do want this to be formal, basically, if nothing else to say, look who you are losing. Someone who cares enough to do this. I want to leave a good impression and not, as the saying goes, "burn a bunch of bridges".

-Kevin

Just make sure they have a copy of it too.

Or are you asking what HR means?

Human Resources

Viper GTS

Oh ok. Ill print out another page then.

Also thank you guys for the quick replies and advice. I will definitely ask about the PTO before i turn this in.

Ill let you know how it goes...its going to be kind of hard since this was my very first job (Lots of friends and stuff...).

-Kevin

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

its going to be kind of hard since this was my very first job (Lots of friends and stuff...).

-Kevin

Once you've had 2-3 jobs you'll realize that the vast majority of the friendships you had at work were extraordinarily superficial. You'll quickly develop new "friends" at your next job.

Out of all my former coworkers I only consider 1-2 to be real friends (primarily because I lived with one of them for a couple years).

Viper GTS

 

[HamSupLo]

i don't think you need a resignation letter for a cashiers job. you're free to walk.

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

also cc HR

What does that mean? Carbon Copy _____?

I have about 30 hours of paid vacation time built up. I dont know if it is different for every company or not, but does turning in a 2 weeks notice automatically cancel out all vacation time. I kind of want to burn all 30 hours before i leave.

-Kevin

They convert it to cash and pay you. Start the letter "To whom it may concern" and print out two copies, one for your supervisor, one for the HR manager.

 

[Kyteland]

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Be very careful on the unused vacation time. It is a benefit from the company, not a right.

I have worked at a company that when you left, no vacation time was paid out.

Discretely find out what the situation is and act accordingly. Most decent companies will pay you for the time.

That is extremely illegal. They are required to pay you for all earned vacation time when you leave. Similarly you are required to pay back any time you may have used over what you earn. For instance I get 17 days of PTO a year, or 0.654 days a pay period. I don't have to wait until I earn it to use it up, but If I do use it and then quit my job that money is owed back to the company. Similarly the PTO you earn but don't use *must* be paid out when you leave.

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
You really don't need to put this much thought into it.

Hey folks,

I am resigning my position effective 03/17/2006.

Gamingphreek

Though honestly 2 weeks is highly overrated. My mother would die before not giving two weeks notice, whereas I have no issue whatsoever showing up mid-shift & saying "see ya later folks."

If you really want to give them two weeks you probably don't even have to put it in writing. Just tell your boss "Hey 03/17 is going to be my last day."

[EDIT]You will probably be cut a check for your unused PTO when you leave.[/EDIT]

Viper GTS

Do you just not list them as a reference when you walk out or...? My concern is when I apply for another job down the road and they call up my previous employers and they say something like "He was very irresponsible, he came back from lunch one day and quit"

 

[jlbenedict]

Originally posted by: HamSupLo
i don't think you need a resignation letter for a cashiers job. you're free to walk.

yeah.. no kidding..
I believe the 2 weeks notice thing is for the corporate world.. more of a courtesty to allow the employer to fill the spot that you are vacating..

In this instance.. I believe a cashiers position could be filled again in about 2 hours.. not two weeks..

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

Originally posted by: HamSupLo
i don't think you need a resignation letter for a cashiers job. you're free to walk.

Bad advice. If you want good references for future jobs you don't want to screw over your current employer. Make sure to ask your HR rep if vacation time can be cashed out. My company does it.

Letter would be something like this:

Dear Boss and HR Rep,

Please accept my letter of resignation on this day of Friday, March third, of two thousand six. I've found another place of employment and I am putting in my two weeks notice.

Regards,

Kevin Boyd

 

[Toonces]

it's more about common courtesy though.

I'm sure if someone wants a reference for a future job they will offer a "two weeks notice" as warning to an employer to find someone else rather than leave them shorthanded for a week and scrambling to find replacements for your schedualed hours.

It isn't like someone is going to force you to work two weeks if you want to quit, just GTFO. You won't be able to use them as a reference in most circumstances. Of course, if you need to leave a job that quickly it probably wouldn't be a positive recommendation anyways.

 

[Viper GTS]

In today's paranoid world you're doing good to get a former employer to verify dates of employment and job title.

I don't make a habit out of walking, but if I need to I certainly don't feel bad about it.

Viper GTS

 

[KLin]

Originally posted by: DaiShan

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
You really don't need to put this much thought into it.

Hey folks,

I am resigning my position effective 03/17/2006.

Gamingphreek

Though honestly 2 weeks is highly overrated. My mother would die before not giving two weeks notice, whereas I have no issue whatsoever showing up mid-shift & saying "see ya later folks."

If you really want to give them two weeks you probably don't even have to put it in writing. Just tell your boss "Hey 03/17 is going to be my last day."

[EDIT]You will probably be cut a check for your unused PTO when you leave.[/EDIT]

Viper GTS

Do you just not list them as a reference when you walk out or...? My concern is when I apply for another job down the road and they call up my previous employers and they say something like "He was very irresponsible, he came back from lunch one day and quit"

They're not allowed to say that. By law, they can only say you worked for them, and if they would re-hire you.

 

[compuwiz1]

In the past, I've been able to claim my vaction pay, but defer the time off. So you might want to look into that, then once paid, give notice.

 

[JohnAn2112]

http://www.i-resign.com/uk/home/