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Should I quit my job?
Back in October I got my very first job at party city (i'm 17 almost 18) At the time they were just hiring seasonal workers for Halloween. After Halloween they got rid of all the seasonal workers except for me. It was super cool that they decided to keep me. But now since I have been working there for about 4 months i'm getting really stressed about dealing with my personal life and trying to deal with school (I do online schooling) I only work like 2 times a week at most but I honestly dread going to work. My boss and co-workers are super nice to me so it has nothing to do with them. My mom and dad don't think I should quit just because they think ill never get a nice boss like the one that I have, which I think is untrue because I have my whole life ahead of me to experience other jobs/careers. I also have a lot of upcoming events where I would have to take off work and I already have taken work off like 3 times (which was a pain in the ass because none of my co-workers are ever willing to take my shift) I would like honest opinions and no hate, any advice is well appreciated. So should I keep my job? or should I quit?
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Hunnie at 16 I was in high school and working 32 hours a week. You are only working two days a week and you can't handle it? You need to learn how to manage your time. If you work two days a week, that means you have 5 days off to focus on school. You are almost 18, which is considered an adult, therefore it's time to do adult things like work.
And take it from me, not every boss is "cool" or "nice". It's better to have 2 days a week than nothing at all. I'd keep the job and stop complaining over nothing. Who cares if you need time off. It shouldn't be an issue considering you aren't a full time employee. It's time to get your priorities in line and stop being lazy.
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eHon, I don't know if its more a matter of where your priorities lie, poor time management, lack of understanding as to what the responsibilities to an employer are or whether you truly do have too many commitments on your plate to have time free for 2 days of work a week.
Having a nice boss or not shouldn't be the determining factor. It is a plus when your have a job. But shouldn't be the reason to stay.
Since it is your first job, I will share what I know from experience already. When we take on a job and commit to the schedule given, an employer expects you to be able to handle your commitment no matter what is going on in your personal life and they tell employees often not to bring their personal issues to work. When we take time off work too often, it sends a message that you are not dependable enough. In your case,its only 2 days rather than a 5 day work schedule that most adults have. If you can't schedule the rest of your life around 2 days. then it gives the impression that you also are bad at time management. If you are choosing to want out of a day, or out of the job because you want more time for a boyfriend, it shows that you haven't learned yet to prioritize very well, if a boyfriend takes priority over having a job. If adults don't work, they have no money for a place to live, to eat or clothe themselves, etc. You are old enough to start learning that now. And having a job will teach you many valuable lessons in life. Of course you have a choice to quit. But then you gain a reputation, of being a quitter, when the going gets rough. And from what you vaguely wrote, I don't think your situation sounds too rough at all, schooled at home and no clue what all your personal stuff is that actually would prevent you from doing a job only 2 days a week. Remember that when you do go looking for a job, part time while in college or fulltime if you intend to work after graduating, then putting Party City down as a previous job reference may not be a good thing. No matter how mucy they liked you, a possible employer is going to want to know from them if they can count on you to show up to work and not take any time off except for emergency, real valid emergencys, like broke your leg or something. Car trouble is not an emergency when you can take a bus. One morning I went to get in my car and noticed a side window busted out. I had to call in to work that I would be late and come in as soon as the window got replaced. It was supposed to rain that day. As soom as it was done, I started work around 11 am and still worked all of my 6 hr shift, just staying later. That's what any good worker would do. Perhaps if you spell out the issues of what is really going on that make you feel you can't handle so easy a job, I might feel differently. Feel free to write me and enlighten me so I can advise you better. But as it stands with the little you shared, I think staying with the job is the preferred thing to do, not because the boss is nice but because this is an opportunity to help you mature, grow up some more, learn good work ethics, get a taste of what its like to be an adult making decisions for yourself, learning how to prioritize your life, time management, etc....
Good luck dear.
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