Guest guest Posted January 14, 2000 Report Share Posted January 14, 2000 > > Under normal circumstances, at least a week notice is courtesy. Usually 2 > weeks. But we are talking about a grocery store, and you are right to be > concerned about your safety. > But if they ask for one, you could just say that your job conflicts with other > obligations that you currently have. I wouldn't mention family, bec. a future prospective > employer may ask your past employer why you left. > I disagree here with not providing a reason or stating " conflicting obligations " as a reason. I'd be bluntly honest and tell them that you don't feel safe. I believe that this is a perfectly valid reason for leaving a job. The employer has a legal obligation to protect employees from hazards (see 29 CFR). As others have stated here, YOU also have an obligation to protect yourself. I'd write a letter of resignation, stating that other business in the area have been robbed recently and that the shift you are required to work puts you at risk. I might mention something complimentary about the company, your supervisor, co-workers or something, thank them for the opportunity, but this is a decision you have made for your own safety. blah blah blah When asked why you left your last job, give a compound answer. State that while you loved your job, supervisor and coworkers and got along well with everyone, the neighborhood had recently gone downhill and because you were required to work alone at night that you no longer felt safe. If another employer has a problem with that, you probably don't want to work for them. LV, who hopes keeps safe SSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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