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Suitable Part-Time Jobs/quitting current one

J

Hello!

I got my first job 5 months ago at McDonald's and I'm doing 2-3 shifts a week since I am also full time at college.

I started off ok and I think that's because I was just so excited to have a job and prove I could earn money for myself. Unfortunately it has gotten more and more difficult as time goes on and is becoming unbearable.

I had really hoped that I could prove to myself that I could do well in a super high stress job, but I don't think I'm strong enough. It is constantly loud and busy, all sorts of beeping and clanging and shouting going on at all times. I can never hear what anyone says to me because of all the background noise (as I'm sure some of you will relate) and so managers get angry at me and some people think I'm rude when I really don't want to be.

I don't know the process of leaving the job and I don't really know who to speak to about it, and my mum is not supportive of me leaving as she has never really understood how things may be more difficult for me than my coworkers. 

What sort of jobs do you think I should start to apply for instead? I would like to save some more for uni in September but I can't handle much more of this job. 

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  • Hi,

    It's never easy studying & working but if you're struggling why don't you start looking around now for a less stressful job in the meantime before you leave your current job. That should keep your Mum on board. As for leaving your job, I would imagine you would need to check to make sure you will get paid for all the hours you have worked or if you you have a contract that requires you to give them notice. In other words try not to lose any money by leaving and try to get something else lined up before you leave if possible. 

    If you drive, you could deliver pizza or for other food outlets. If not what about packing shelves at the supermarket ? You will usually work by yourself which shouldn't be stressful. Or if you don't mind serving customers, you could do a few shifts at an off-license as they always seem to be looking people. Cleaning firms usually clean schools or offices in the evening too and you'd probably do your own section. You could call them up and ask. Petrol station, Ikea and I think some furniture/sofa shops open late once or twice a week. Have a think what's in your area and start emailing them or calling them up on the phone. You don't always have to wait for jobs to be advertised. 

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  • Hi,

    It's never easy studying & working but if you're struggling why don't you start looking around now for a less stressful job in the meantime before you leave your current job. That should keep your Mum on board. As for leaving your job, I would imagine you would need to check to make sure you will get paid for all the hours you have worked or if you you have a contract that requires you to give them notice. In other words try not to lose any money by leaving and try to get something else lined up before you leave if possible. 

    If you drive, you could deliver pizza or for other food outlets. If not what about packing shelves at the supermarket ? You will usually work by yourself which shouldn't be stressful. Or if you don't mind serving customers, you could do a few shifts at an off-license as they always seem to be looking people. Cleaning firms usually clean schools or offices in the evening too and you'd probably do your own section. You could call them up and ask. Petrol station, Ikea and I think some furniture/sofa shops open late once or twice a week. Have a think what's in your area and start emailing them or calling them up on the phone. You don't always have to wait for jobs to be advertised. 

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