Welding Tips and Tricks

Currently I am working two part time jobs. One a production and one a small mom and pop shop. I began an “internship” at the production facility to gain experience and have a foot in a door. As time went on I came to realize the substantial problems in the facility of every shape size and quantity. I get told every day I am there that I need to leave as soon as possible. I would like to quit in about two months and switch full time to my other part time job. My question is what’s some advice on quitting to leave a good taste in everyone’s mouth and not burning bridges and what’s too short of employment to quit?

Handshakes, goodbyes, still giving 100% until your last day, and not leaving with burnouts and middle fingers in the air usually is the way to go to not burn bridges, and just being completely honest that you want to move on to a new opportunity.

You don’t have to tell them what you think of them. Just thank them for the opportunity. If they ask tell them have another opportunity you want to pursue.

I agree that leaving can be a delicate deal.

I prefer to be honest and tell people my plans ahead of time. Sometimes that works great, sometimes it doesn't go over well.

But, I find it's less stressful for me because I've been honest and upfront. Can't control how they react unfortunately, but you know you've done nothing wrong so it's easier to shake off if it goes south.

As above..

Be upfront about wanting to stop working there in 2 months time. (which IMHO is a decent lead-time for them too..)

Be open to using the 2 months to continue working, but also perhaps offer to train others or transfer your specific knowledge/skills so once you're 'off' they should just keep rollin'

Everyone happy

Bye, Arno.

Just give them 2 weeks notice, work hard until the last day, and be grateful to them for the work opportunity.

In this industry, is it standard to give a formal two weeks notice in letter or just verbal with whoever you need to tell?

Farmwelding wrote:In this industry, is it standard to give a formal two weeks notice in letter or just verbal with whoever you need to tell?

Nick, if I was working for a large company I would probably submit in writing, a small company where you know the owner you could give a verbal notice. Either way, unless the company has specific instructions in their employee manual I think you'll be okay, if you feel funny about a verbal notice then give them a well worded, but brief letter.

cj737 wrote:Just give them 2 weeks notice, work hard until the last day, and be grateful to them for the work opportunity.

what he said, and don't be worried if they are a little hurt, I had one manager running around telling people he would never hire me again..... I worked for him 2 more times and he has tried to hire me back several times since I left 22 years ago. if I have learned anything in life it is that if you value your work above what your paid for it you will always be welcomed back. when I was young and working for just a paycheck I would drag up at the drop of a hat and was always called when they had a spot open, people in the trades still respect hard work.

cj737 wrote:Just give them 2 weeks notice, work hard until the last day, and be grateful to them for the work opportunity.

I agree with this. There is no dishonesty is just giving the respected two weeks notice. It is not your problem if there are hard feelings.