2 week notice

hey, i want to quit my job, but having never quit a job before (just been laid off when work ran out, then been at this one for years), didn't know if a "two weeks notice" had to be in writing. It's just a stock position at a pet store, nothing professional or anything. Do I just tell the boss I'm quitting, or do I have to give him something in writing?

 

When I left my job, I gave a typed letter of "resignation" as well as a verbal. I gave the verbal first and then gave the actual typed document as formality.

But I'm sure a written notice would suffice.

 

either way. just be nice. never slam a door so hard that u cant knock at it again

 

Yes, definitely. You want to be able to use them as a good reference later on down the line!

 

put it in writing.

 

Glad i asked, i was just going to tell him. what should i write? I'm leaving on good terms, just need a change.

 

be frank and grateful

 

you dont have to even go into a lot of detail.. just "on blah blah blah date i am giving my two weeks notice because of (new job, moving, school, whatever)"

and you dont even have to explain at all

 

Something like



To Whom it May Concern:



Please accept this as notice of my resignation effective (your last day). I truly appreciate the opportunities and experiences I have had here.



Sincerely,

 

It's kind of surreal when people get good advice in RT....

 

Thanks guys.

 

I don't know of a better source for good advice than RT...

 

Then I feel oh so sorry for you. Give it a while, and you'll see some advice that makes you pause, and go "WTF?"