[Ech0 Chris]

So I work at a shoe store right now and I'm on my second strike. First time they didn't get my call-in sick, and the second time I screwed up my shift (I went in for 3-9 instead of my scheduled 9-3 and fucked shit up). I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow (4-6 a month, different doctors for different things) and I can't get anyone to replace me and it will be my third strike.

So I emailed HR and said I was quitting, but now my boss texted me saying we can work something out, meaning that despite getting a 3rd and final strike tomorrow and still being on 90-day probation (yeah, I screwed up and I take full responsibility for it) I can make it.

However, the job isn't running as well as I thought it would. I think it's best if I resign anyways despite the offer to keep on going (I don't know if she even talked to HR yet, they might tell her "Fire his ass") due to many reasons, and so in response to her text (she texted me this) I wrote:

I appreciate this but I emailed HR my letter of resignation right after we hung up (I really thought I'd get fired, and she's one of the bosses and I had her email) and after thinking about it the job wasn't working out as well as I'd hoped it would. I have 4-6 doctor appts. a month and I think I'd slip up again anyways, and I don't want to have people keep covering shifts for me until I inevitably make a fourth mistake and end up wasting everyone's time. So I'm sorry for wasting your time and texts but I think for now it's best if I resign. Sorry for the blank text, this phone sucks.

Note: The texts thing was that I get 160 characters per text, and this was around 3 texts long. And the last sentence is because my fucking phone sent her a blank text.

So does this sound right to everyone? I love the store and my co-workers, and plan to visit but the job itself isn't working out right now. I didn't mention it since she doesn't know anything about it yet (and it would make it seem like I WANT to be fired, and have been since my first or second warning) but my summer classes might end up leaving me to work only 3-4 days a week (Either Fri-Sun or Thurs-Sun).

If anyone could help me perfect this message (What is above in italics is word for word what I have in my saved draft) it would mean a lot.

Thanks to anyone, and please only comment if you KNOW what you're talking about (E.X. If you're 14 and never had a job, don't respond. I appreciate the help but it PROBABLY wouldn't be much to go off of).

~ Ech0-Chris

[WuxingBagua]

Im a doctor.... also, give notice and collect benefits and get new job. Having personal issues with work related criteria never goes well. I would fine an online job or something better suited for you conditions. It isnt fair to yourself, and you seem very kind to adhere to regular schedules. Plus, having made a few mistakes, you can learn to avoid it at the next job. Tell your next boss you have learned a few things from error and this current lady can give you a good refference(attidtude,etc) if you stay calm and cool and be nice.

[Phoenix44]

yea you done good here. You didn't burn any bridges and like Wuxing said, maybe your current but about to be former boss could be a valuable reference for upcoming job opportunities.

Personally, i would have probably just said f*** it and quit. So, ya did better than i woulda.

[arif_sama]

I agree...u are being really calm and cool about it....if u act nicely and end it.....u can get good recommendations and such...

btw I don't know about it there....but isn't replying about resigning thru text a little bit rude?!

can't u go and talk in person?!

[OniKage]

Word it?? Hmm..

Try:

"The time day has come, and my time is passed.
I'm quitting my job, so kiss my A**!"

Although, it sounds like the "quitting" happened on smooth terms, so maybe don't tell them that.... You never know, you may need to fall back on that later in case of an emergency....

Sounds tough...

Good luck.

[Soulwalker]

Hi

I would hang fire on the resigning till youve found another job, about the letter for the resignation always be honest about why you are deciding to leave. ALways make it out that the reason you are doing it is so it dose not effect the running of the store and you are leaving to let them find someone else who does not have the commitments you have. explain the reasons for your previous warnings, From experience most employers will try there best to look after an employee with commitments for medical reasons.

PS if you get on with everyone im sure theyll want to support in your time of need so be honest and speak to your manager and ask him/her what you should do.

btw if your hell bent on leaving just google risignation letter and you should get tons of examples 8) gdluck

[sozen]

truthfully about waiting for your job to hire a new person is stupid, its retail its not a corporate office and not something with high criteria they will be able to hire someone immediately if they truly need someone. As far as leaving right away i doubt that is possible if anything it will be a 2 week notice so let them work around your schedule, if its an inconvenience your work will just let you leave immediately then. Also if you feel bad for you coworkers just tell them your situation, any person would understand.

[pieterjons]

Avoid a possible urge to get personal or use profanity. Spell out as professionally as you can your reason for leaving---but be concise and don't leave any doubt as to why. Give the notice required by your company.