I’m a recent college grad and before you all judge I do realize that I am blessed and lucky to have landed a job so soon out of college. So my story is this. I interviewed with my current company and I really thought this job would be for me. Yes i realize i was blinded by it all, the exictement that someone believed in me, the chance to have a paycheck and salary, and the chance to prove myself, but I really thought this company would be a good place to start. But the problem and the situation I am now is its not for me. I know i should stick it out, save money, learn more, but I am not good at sales. I love people, I want to do Marketing, but sales just isnt for some people. And I go into work feeling miserable everyday, trying to find a way out of going, and I just dont want to continue to feel this way. Whats hard too is that my staff and my boss are such great people. They put alot of faith in me, and now I feel awful if i quit on them. And on the other hand I do not want to waste any more of their time. I do not want to keep trying to get by here and pretend to feel good while they put their full work on the line and investment in me. Ive looked all online how to quit gracefully, what to do,samples of letters of resignation, but I just thought Id ask for some advice if anyone had it. Thanks
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If I were you I would just go to them and be honest and say all the things u mentioned above about why u shud’nt be in the job. They’re good ppl rite so they shud understand? U shud also apologize for having that realization after u were in the job. Any alternative jobs in ur mind??
No graceful way. The next employer, having received a reference from your present employer might come to the conclusion that you’re a quitter (or very indecisive) and so cannot be relied upon to stay loyal to the company
Hey, any employer will respect the fact that you are trying to better yourself, either financially or mentally. Don’t let them let you down, go for your dreams, do not get stuck in a job you are not satisfied with. In your letter just write that you are moving on to a position to best utilize your knowledge and skills and thank them for the wonderful experience that you have been given. If they resent you for that, then they a not truly good people. If you need some supplemental income try looking at this. Data collection and entry is a huge business. You can have a home based business and get tax benefits by simply entering 10 license plates a month. It is a great way to earn extra income and only takes a few minutes a month. If you are interested for more info msg. me.
just talk honestly with your boss. tell him or her that you aren’t happy working in sales, and you want to find something that you like more. if you want them to give you a better reference, you can tell them you’ll stay until they have someone to replace you.
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Hi Susanne,
I s-o-o-o understand your situation. I too have worked in sales but REALLY love marketing. I plan to return to college soon as a business law major with a focus on marketing. What you have described goes beyond what one would expect during an adjustment period on a new job… You stated, “And I go into work feeling miserable everyday, trying to find a way out of going, and I just dont want to continue to feel this way”. The fact is you SHOULDN’T go on in this manner. YOU CAN’T. I think you have given the best explanation above to provide to your employer. For one – it ’s the truth and for two – it speaks from the heart.
Say all that you have stated above – 1) how you are feeling on a daily basis 2) that you were blinded by the excitement of all that a new career entails 3) that you appreciate their faith in your abilities by hiring you 4) that you do not want to waste anymore of their time, and 5) you will continue to work until they find a replacement.
Since this job has affected you to such a negative degree you owe it to yourself and everyone involved to be honest. You can preface your statement by saying just that…I like to be honest, so I must tell you….blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. Once you do that you will feel a lot better! If your employer does not state a time within which you can resign, then two – three weeks would be good notice.
As for the manner of your resignation, initial notice should be in person followed by a letter re-capitalizing on what you stated and circumscribing the final outcome of your termination.
As for your next employer…if this subject comes up BE HONEST! Most jobs have a probationary period to see whether you are a good fit for the company and whether the company is a good fit for you – in this case it was not!
Sending You The Very Best In Your Marketing Career ~ Dezzy