Quitting My First Job

This year at the end of June, I got my first job. It was a momentous occasion, and a rite of passage for my life as a teenager. I had anticipated getting a job for so long, and the fact that I had achieved this overshadowed the blatant horror of working in the fast food industry. That's right, ladies and gentleman, for the past 2 months I've been slaving away in a hairnet and visor working as a mule for saturated and fatty food. I'm disappointed in myself to say the least. With the dawn of a new school year approaching, I felt it was time to ditch the job and focus on my studies. Well, at least that's what I said to my manager when I gave my two weeks notice. In all honesty, I probably could handle work and homework but I hated the job so much, just thinking of staying gave me chills.

When I gave in my notice I was so extremely nervous. As much as I despised the franchise, I didn't want to disappoint my superior. I'd grown to respect them, and I still kind of feared them. Mustering the courage to actually quit was difficult, but I did. How did I? LET'S SEE.

1) I freakishly googled a million times how to quit a job, because let's be honest I was - still am a newbie to the world of part time employment

2) I had a mini panic attack because I thought I couldn't do it. Yes, I'm that kind of person.

3) I realized that the fast food industry has a huge turnover rate, people are constantly coming in and out. And, I realized that I could certainly be one of those people.

4) I pumped myself up, I told myself I could do it and that it was totally okay if I did.

5) I found the right time, and the right atmosphere to tell my manager. I gave my notice at the end of a shift, I seriously do not recommend breaking the news while you're in the heat of business. I also didn't need a letter, I just spoke calmly and explained my situation and they were more than happy to let me go.

To be honest, all I really needed to quit my job was a kick in the butt and a ton of bravery. Good luck to you all if you ever are in a rut with quitting your job, it sure wasn't easy for me.