How much longer before I "can" quit?

[eddie269]

Generally speaking, how long does it take before it's considered normal to quit your new job. Normal meaning your co-workers and boss would understand maybe this isn't the job for you. And perhaps you tried your hardest to fit in but realized you can't. I have been training with the company for 14 weeks and have been in the actual work place for 3 weeks. Well, I HATE IT! (I made a thread earlier about it :mad: )

I just don't want to be an asshole and be that immature little jerk who "didn't take his career seriously" and just left so quick. Of course I won't leave until I have another job lined up but who knows how long (or quick) that will take.

[winneythepooh7]

I think the earlier the better, otherwise it makes it even more difficult to leave ;). This was me, I stayed for a year. I hated my job, but became friends with my supervisor and felt guilty about leaving. I came up with all kinds of reasons not to go (granted some were very valid reasons and I never would have gotten my awesome new job if I didn't wait, but you see where I am going with this, right?)............

[tdko]

There's no timeline for quitting, you do it or you don't. If I were you, I'd look at the situation more pragmatically. What have you done to improve your work situation? How much help have you asked for and how much have you gotten? What will you do if you quit? Can you afford to?

I quit a job after a year and a half because I was overwhelmed by my workload. I was a student working part-time. One of the full-time staffers quit and I took over her job, but continued my previous responsibilities. I got a pay raise but I was also dealing with finals. I freaked out and quit. But I didn't give it a fair shot, and I never went to my boss to ask for a reduction in my responsibilies. I didn't do enough to try and fix the problems. The consequences of my action included being unemployed for the better part of two years. I have never been that poor before or since and I never will.

You just gotta make a decision.

[HereComes30]

I have been wondering this same thing. And actually have been thinking about leaving off and on for the last few months. I have worked here since the first week of June. I have never once gotten a "good job" from my boss who is the president of the company. And that doesn't matter if I work late, do my job really well (which I have done IMO), or go the extra mile. He is quick to give the swift kick in the butt though when the mood hits him to do so. The big challenge is that currently there is not a position open for me to go to elsewhere. I would hate to leave and have nothing else. I do have bills to pay and eating is always good. And I am not sure...if you quit can you collect unemployment? Or only if you are let go? Anyone know?

[tdko]

No unemployment if you're fired. They check with your employer.

Maybe buy a copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" (http://tinyurl.com/bt5zf) and leave it on his desk anonymously?

[eddie269]

There's no timeline for quitting, you do it or you don't. If I were you, I'd look at the situation more pragmatically. What have you done to improve your work situation? How much help have you asked for and how much have you gotten? What will you do if you quit? Can you afford to?


You bring up valid points. I just didn't want to bring up all my concerns from my other thread. Basically I started my career in banking because it was the first good job offer I got when I finished school. Now after 3 weeks into the real work, I realized this job is 90% sales and maybe 10% customer service. I always thought a banker serves their customers by providing them with what they need, NOT try and force them into bank products they don't really need. The managers all care about how many sales you made and they will bug you about it on a regular basis. HELLO! NOT THAT MANY PEOPLE NEED NEW ACCT's OR CREDIT CARDS!!

Sales is NOT for me. I HATE selling (ok, more like I HATE having a sales quota everyday) and I do not enjoy dealing with the majority of the customers I deal with because they are cocky assholes who think since they have $$$ with the bank, they can treat you like shit. They come in and YELL, call you names, use profanity, etc because they get charge a $5 fee in their $100,000 accounts! BANK ERROR! We reverse it right away! But nope, still get the yelling.

I was always interested in marketing over retail banking but it just so happened Wells Fargo came knocking at my door first. I tried to talk to my manager about my understand thaspecific duties and how to deal with angry customers. She just tells me I need to t $$ is a very personal issue and customers get protective over it, hence the yelling. In other words, just deal with it and don't take it personal (which I don't but I just get headaches!).

As far as the sales goals, well, we just need to sell sell sell. I hate car salesmen and I feel more like one every day. As I mentioned earlier, I don't have enough saved to just quit without having another job lined up. I just sent out 2 resumes to some marketing companies I REALLY want to work at. Well see where those lead me. I figure when/if I get an offer, I'll just give my 2 weeks. And yes, my manager and I have gotten pretty cool so I would definitely feel guilty quitting so soon.

Sorry for the long post. Now everything's out on the table. =)

[bridgetjones]

I have been wondering this same thing. And actually have been thinking about leaving off and on for the last few months. I have worked here since the first week of June. I have never once gotten a "good job" from my boss who is the president of the company. And that doesn't matter if I work late, do my job really well (which I have done IMO), or go the extra mile. He is quick to give the swift kick in the butt though when the mood hits him to do so. The big challenge is that currently there is not a position open for me to go to elsewhere. I would hate to leave and have nothing else. I do have bills to pay and eating is always good. And I am not sure...if you quit can you collect unemployment? Or only if you are let go? Anyone know?

Beats me aren't most managers of this variety? I would assume with this guy that if you are not yelled at you are doing a good job. Believe me you can get much worse than this guy. Stay put and look about for other opportunities. Perhaps you can promote yourself abit more.

Yeah I know ppl in branch banking and one of the big beefs is that no matter how much you sell in a week, they are on your butt to sell more the next. I would be thankful that at least your manager is cool. Believe me, I know ppl whose managers were tools in this sort of position. Ofcourse keep on looking... This sort of sales experience is always good to have before you advance on to mktg or anything really...

[tdko]

That clarifies a bunch. From the employer's perspective, better to quit now before they've invested an enormous amount of time training you. (Yes, I realize you've already been trained to some extent. Maybe even a lot.)

I don't know your expenses, but consider whether or not you can get a job at a coffee shop. Or as a waiter. Or at Kinko's. Would you do anything? How much do you need pay-wise to make rent and bills? How much savings do you have? Once you figure out that, you'll know if you can quit.

I don't need the answers to those questions, you do. But my final bit of advice for now is: don't do anyone favors. You're not being "nice" to your boss by not quitting, you're giving him/her an employee who doesn't like what they do and is probably not committed to the company goals. If a salesman is what they need, your hating sales is not helping them. Make your decision because it's right for you, be that staying on or leaving.

[bridgetjones]

Yes but make sure you have some way of paying bills after.

It is all noble to say quit if you do not like it but you have to eat and jobs can be hard to find. That being said I knew of someone that quit after 4 months since the job was not for them. You are doing well enough despite hating it right? If not, then yes quiting before being fired is a better option.

[HereComes30]

Maybe buy a copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" and leave it on his desk anonymously?

I have a list of about 10 books that I think he needs to read! Funny thing is that he admits being a poor manager but claims to be a good leader. I don't see it.

No unemployment if you're fired. They check with your employer.

So if you quit you can get it? I was let go in the past and if they wanted to ocntest my unemployment thye probably could have but they didn't.

[tdko]

I have a list of about 10 books that I think he needs to read! Funny thing is that he admits being a poor manager but claims to be a good leader. I don't see it.
I don't know about others, but that book is the best IMO. Hey, it's like $8 out of your pocket and a good laugh among your co-workers. But don't do it if you can't keep a straight face. :D

So if you quit you can get it? I was let go in the past and if they wanted to ocntest my unemployment thye probably could have but they didn't.
Sorry, I should have said "fired or quit." You can only collect unemployment if you are laid off. If you quit, you made a choice not to work, so you're SOL.

[HereComes30]

I don't know about others, but that book is the best IMO.

It is indeed! I have read it at least 3 times and have gotten something out of it each and every time. I try to read it at least once a year.

[MollyMe]

My boyfriend is in banking and it all sounds very familar. While working part-time in college as a teller, he had the same sales quotas that the full-timers had. He was yelled at for not meeting quotas in the middle of the month. Eventually, he quit his job at this large bank when he had another position lined up. He works for a different bank and a higher position. He doesn't have pressure to make sales. He still deals with crazy customers. If people are very rude to him, he tells them to leave the bank. I think he might have the authority to close out their accounts.
If you are interested in banking, check out other banks. Not all banks are focused on sales. My bank has never tried to sell me anything when I go in.

[eddie269]

You guys are right. I think I feel so guilty because as weeks go on, my manager and co-workers spend more and more time training me. I already spent 14 weeks getting trained off site and studying to pass my securities license tests. Ever since I've been in the store, my asst mgr and mgr have been real helpful with my questions.

But yes, I know when I get another job offer lined up, I will leave ASAP.

TDKO: your advice makes a lot of sense and I will definitely keep that in mind when I am ready to quit. My manager does deserve better =)

MOLLYME: Imagine what goals your bf had as a teller, and literally multiply that by 3. But it's nice to see your bf has moved onto bigger and better things. It just sucks knowing that I can feel great or feel like shit at the end of the day by the amount of sales I had.

[MollyMe]

Good luck on the job search!