I have had to make a hard decision regarding my work
By moonchild1au
@moonchild1au (6237)
Australia
May 21, 2011 11:42pm CST
I started as a shift manager at my local supermarket 3 months ago. With the hours of the shop being 6:30am - 8pm 7 days a week, the only shifts that managers can have is 6am-2pm or 1pm-8pm...I work 3 days a week at the later shift...1 week is Tuesday, Thursday & Friday while the alternate weeks is Friday, Saturday & Sunday...This was fine when hubby was here because he was able to watch our 4 year old daughter so I could do any shift any day but since he has left, I have found it hard to find baby sitters to help out. I have had some great neighbours who have helped out & they know they are appreciated but I know this cannot go on forever. I have tried finding a babysitter within my budget & have even joined a website & paid $10 so I can contact them for a month but everytime I try to contact a babysitter, I get no reply.
I finally plucked up the courage to talk to my boss on Friday night about my hours & even saying that I would even be happy with being down graded to a day junior. My boss has said that it is illegal & she can get big fines if she downgrades me.
I have been talking to one of my other friends who is also the manager of the store & we have both come to the conclusion that I will need to resign unless I can get the days I need - well no weekends...My daughter comes first no matter what & it's not fair on her for me to pass her around from neighbour to neighbour so I can go to work. I really want to keep working there as I love it but my daughter comes before work.
Now I am trying to write my resignation letter - my last shift will be this Sunday coming unless they can organise for my shifts to be week days only. my questions are:
1 - have you ever had to make a hard decision like this?
2 - how would you write the resignation letter?
5 responses
@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
22 May 11
That does not sound like a hard decision. It sounds silly to me, I am sure that if you signed a contract stating you would accept a lower position, it would get around legalities, though it could be different in your neck of the woods, I know here in Canada, it is that simple to get around most laws.
Contract Law supersedes most other laws. But, since that seems not be the deal.
I would phrase the resignation letter,
To Whom it May Concern,
My continued employment in your establishment threatens my home life, and I refuse to accept that. I have enjoyed working here, and for you, however due to your inability to work around my families schedule I must regretfully inform you of my resignation. As of XX day of XX month, I will no longer be available for employment.
Sincerely and With Appreciation.
CJScott.
That is exactly how I would write it. Silly silly thing. Does not make sense to me.
Sincerely and With Appreciation.
@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
22 May 11
It sounds silly to me...i have spoken to another friend who seems to think that they can downgrade me but they have to keep me at the same pay level that i am on now & I was even prepared to take the lower pay!
I think that is exactly how I will write my resignation letter...do you think i should use the owners names instead to to whom it may concern?
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@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
22 May 11
Yes, unless you want to ruin the relationship you have built with them, it is best to always use someone's name. At least that is my thought on the matter.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
1 Jun 11
That's a really tough call. The fact is though, you have to support your daughter so your first priority CAN give her everything she needs. Having a job you love is something not many have and a good job makes for a happy Mum and therefore a happy baby. I'd have a heart to heart with your neighbours. You seem to have it all...a great part time job you love and good neighbours...don't throw this away. Have you made plans for the future? Have the neighbours said they don't want to help? I hope things work out for you.
@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
1 Jun 11
There wasn't much else I could do so I resigned & my last day was Saturday.
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
22 May 11
Finding a job these days is very difficult, but let go of one is even more difficult. One will deliberately give up a job unless it is absolutely necessary, and in your case I would say that your decision to ask for a better situation from your boss is necessary. I hope, your boss will realize what a great person you are and that under normal circumstances you would not make such a request, and you will be able to resolve this situation without giving up your job. However, if you have to give it up, I hope you can quickly find another.
@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
23 May 11
i too hope I can find another job but I am also thinking I may just have to start up my own business too.
@1anurag1 (3576)
• India
22 May 11
I think it is really a very hard decision in your life. But some time a time comes in your life when you need to choose between two things and here in my view the nurturing of your baby is more important rather earning more money. What is the use of that money if you cant take care of you child.
In my view in the current context your decision is good and you go with positive feelings and be a mother.
@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
23 May 11
Thanks for the support...i too think that looking after my daughter is more important.
• India
22 May 11
hey moon ur doing right decision about ur child .. look u r just survive without job but u cannot survive without ur daughter.. no baby sitter can replace ur emotion and love to her.even cant be able to give her the motherly love to her as u gave her.
2. resign immediately ... just mention that u r leaving the job jst b'coz of u r personal matter.. dont disclose in the letter..
best of luck to u daughter
@moonchild1au (6237)
• Australia
22 May 11
Yeah, I was thinking about writing something along the lines of due to family comitments...
