{"id":2836,"date":"2018-09-10T17:18:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T17:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/?p=2836"},"modified":"2018-09-14T16:17:13","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T16:17:13","slug":"quit-job-just-started-without-notice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/quit-job-just-started-without-notice\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Quit a Job You Just Started without Notice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You worked hard on your resume and aced the interview. When the call came to tell you that you\u2019d got the job, you could have jumped for joy. But not all dreams have a happy ending\u2014<em>I hate my new job! <\/em>Now you need a guide on how to quit your job immediately.<\/p>\n<p>You might feel guilty, and you might feel embarrassed. But if you hate your job, there\u2019s only one thing for it. You\u2019ve got to leave. But how? That\u2019s what this guide is all about. First, we\u2019ll take a look at three very good reasons to quit a job straight away. Hopefully, you\u2019ll feel less embarrassed about the whole situation once you\u2019ve had a read of them.<\/p>\n<p>Afterward, we tackle the all-important question: is it illegal to quit a job without notice? Then we take a look at the pros and cons of the different ways you could leave\u2014or maybe even stay. Finally, we\u2019ve got a little advice on how to move on after quitting a job you just started, like what to do with your resume and what to apply for in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, though: the only person who can decide what to do now, is you. So, take a look at our guide below, and see what\u2019s best for you.<\/p>\n<p>[su_list icon=&#8221;icon: check-circle&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Why Quit a Job You Just Started?<\/h3>\n<p>Quitting a job you just started is something that nobody wants to do. But if your job doesn\u2019t turn out to be what you were promised, you have every reason to leave.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at some of the reasons you should quit after starting a job:<\/p>\n<h4>1) My Employer Lied to Me<\/h4>\n<p>The chief reason anybody should leave a job they just started is that their employer lied to them. And it\u2019s not uncommon: according to a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.octanner.com\/engagement\/would-you-trust-a-stranger-more-than-your-boss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard Business Review<\/a><\/strong> survey, 58% of people would trust a stranger rather than their boss.<\/p>\n<p>If any employers happen to be reading this, the following doesn\u2019t apply to all of you\u2014<em>some <\/em>employers are unscrupulous and would do anything to get ahead in business. That includes lying to new hires.<\/p>\n<p>The deception could center around:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The salary you\u2019ll be paid<\/li>\n<li>Where you\u2019ll be working<\/li>\n<li>What you\u2019ll be doing all day<\/li>\n<li>How much you\u2019ll be doing<\/li>\n<li>Who you\u2019ll be working with<\/li>\n<li>What it\u2019s like to work there (more on that later)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you lie to your employer, that can be cause for dismissal. Unfortunately, you\u2019re not protected in exactly the same way. That being said, you can always take matters into your own hands by quitting.<\/p>\n<h4>2) Unusual Company Culture<\/h4>\n<p>Company culture, if you didn\u2019t know, is simply what a place of business is like. Some businesses are laid back, others less so\u2014you\u2019ll be expected to work flat out. Others are fun and vibrant, and some are dull. Some encourage competition, whereas some encourage cooperation. That\u2019s company culture, and each company has a different one.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, a business describes their company culture through the job description you found in their advert. So, for example, they might say that they want a team worker who\u2019s confident. You can infer that the company culture there will be one that\u2019s based around everyone working together, and nobody being afraid to speak up.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, though, businesses aren\u2019t what they were advertised as being. Sometimes hiring managers will\u00a0expect<em>\u00a0<\/em>a business to be a certain way\u2014but it\u2019s really not. And this isn\u2019t just about what you\u2019re good at, it\u2019s about who you are as a person: maybe you\u2019re extroverted, and you can\u2019t stand working on your own in a cubicle all day.<\/p>\n<h4>3) Workplace Bullying<\/h4>\n<p>Last but certainly not least, some workplaces are toxic. According to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/christinecomaford\/2016\/08\/27\/the-enormous-toll-workplace-bullying-takes-on-your-bottom-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes<\/a><\/strong>, a shocking 75% of workers are affected by bullying. Three quarters is an incredible figure, and bullying is no laughing matter\u2014especially if it\u2019s very bad.<\/p>\n<p>In a way, this is like the company culture gone wrong: your office is hypercompetitive, insular, unkind and unpleasant to be a part of. This can happen <em>anywhere. <\/em>All it takes is a <a href=\"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/info\/difficult-boss-at-work\/\"><strong>bad management team<\/strong><\/a>, who encourage this kind of behavior and exhibit it themselves. Before long, the whole place is filled with people like them.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2841\" src=\"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Quit-a-Job-You-Just-Started-without-Notice.jpg\" alt=\"is it illegal to quit a job without notice?\" width=\"525\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Quit-a-Job-You-Just-Started-without-Notice.jpg 525w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Quit-a-Job-You-Just-Started-without-Notice-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Quit-a-Job-You-Just-Started-without-Notice-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Quit-a-Job-You-Just-Started-without-Notice-38x25.jpg 38w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Quit-a-Job-You-Just-Started-without-Notice-250x162.jpg 250w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/How-to-Quit-a-Job-You-Just-Started-without-Notice-154x100.jpg 154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Workplace bullying is normally obvious from day one. It\u2019s like high school. You immediately know who the bullies are, which groups are which, and who comes where in the hierarchy. If you\u2019re unlucky, you might immediately bear the brunt of the bullies\u2019 ill will. If not, they might want you to be a part of their group.<\/p>\n<p>Like we said, this kind of workplace is obvious from a mile away. If you want to quit straightaway once you join, go for it\u2014because workplaces like these don\u2019t magically turn themselves around overnight. The only question is whether you should work your notice, or just quit on the spot. But is it even legal to just leave?<\/p>\n<h3>Is It Illegal to Quit a Job Without Notice?<\/h3>\n<p>Short answer? No. It\u2019s not illegal. However, it might not be in your best interests. It all depends on how you\u2019re employed by your employer.<\/p>\n<p>The key question is as follows:\u00a0Do you have a contract with your employer, or not?<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a contract, you\u2019re what\u2019s called \u201cemployed at will\u201d. This basically means that so long as both you and your employer want you to work, you can; the moment one of you doesn\u2019t want the other, you\u2019re free to leave. You\u2019re legally allowed to leave without notice. Of course, the flip side is that your employer is allowed to fire you without notice, too. Etiquette dictates that you should give two weeks, but you don\u2019t need to.<\/p>\n<p>If you do have a contract with your employer, it almost always stipulates the length of time that your employer wants you to work after you hand in your resignation. This is usually two weeks, but maybe longer. The only way to find out is by checking your contract.<\/p>\n<h3>If You Quit a Job Without Notice Do You Still Get Paid?<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a contract, you don\u2019t get paid. It\u2019s as simple as that. Whatever you worked for, you can get, but nothing other than that.<\/p>\n<p>If you do have a contract, you have to abide by that contract. Since your contract stipulates how much notice you were supposed to give, if you leave before that time, you\u2019ve broken your contract. You, therefore, will be paid, in your final salary, for any work you\u2019ve done already. But you won\u2019t be paid for the time you didn\u2019t work. And you might also be liable for other costs, too.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you quit your job on August 15<sup>th<\/sup>. You get paid on the 1<sup>st<\/sup> of every month, so your next pay packet would have been on September 1<sup>st<\/sup>. On September 1<sup>st<\/sup>, you\u2019ll be paid for every day you worked until August 15<sup>th<\/sup> and no more. However\u2014and here\u2019s the crucial part\u2014you may also be liable for any costs incurred by the employer as a result of you breaking your contract.<\/p>\n<p>This includes the cost of other employees working overtime to cover you or the cost of temporary staff. This could actually mean you get nothing come September 1<sup>st<\/sup>. This might not be the case for you, though: it all depends on your contract, so take a look and see.<\/p>\n<h3>Best Way to Quit a Job You Just Started<\/h3>\n<p>So, still dead set on leaving without notice? Maybe not. Let\u2019s take a look at the three options you\u2019ve got, and their pros and cons.<\/p>\n<h4>1) Try and Resolve Your Problems<\/h4>\n<p>We know it\u2019s not what you want to hear, but trying to resolve your problems is a great first step to take. Nobody ever got anywhere by sitting back and not trying to get the best out of a situation.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not the kind for confrontation, bear in mind that you\u2019ll be quitting your job: that\u2019s stressful and confrontational enough, so why not start by trying to get what you want without leaving?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a simple, three-step scenario:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask for a meeting with your boss or manager. Make sure you show that it\u2019s serious: don\u2019t downplay the importance of what you\u2019re going to say when you ask. Your boss might refuse you, in which case you know where you stand\u2014and where you\u2019re going. But if you can talk to them, it\u2019s a chance to turn things around. It also shows that they\u2019re at least slightly concerned about employee welfare.<\/li>\n<li>When you have your meeting, be open and honest. Tell your boss that you\u2019re considering leaving, and talk about the real reasons why. Do you feel like your responsibilities aren\u2019t in line with what you were offered? Or do you prefer working as part of a team, and you\u2019re stuck on your own? Ask what they\u2019re willing to do to change things for you.<\/li>\n<li>If they promise a change, stick around for another week or two. You might immediately be transferred to a different department. Or, you might be given some different, more challenging work straight away. Just sit back, and see what happens\u2014you might be in luck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2843\" src=\"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/quitting-a-job-without-notice-letter.jpg\" alt=\"best way to quit a job you just started\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/quitting-a-job-without-notice-letter.jpg 525w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/quitting-a-job-without-notice-letter-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/quitting-a-job-without-notice-letter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/quitting-a-job-without-notice-letter-38x25.jpg 38w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/quitting-a-job-without-notice-letter-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros: <\/strong>If your boss takes your concern seriously, they might be able to help. Who knows: it might turn out to be your dream job after all. It\u2019s also a useful experience to have under your belt. Learning to confront your boss when you\u2019re unhappy doesn\u2019t come naturally, but you can learn\u2014and this will help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons: <\/strong>If your employer is unscrupulous enough to lie, then it\u2019s unlikely that they\u2019ll do anything if you ask. They promised you the world before you started work. So, when you ask them why things are worse than you expected, they\u2019ll promise you the world again. If you go down this route, tell yourself that if things don\u2019t improve within two weeks (for example), then you\u2019re leaving\u2014period.<\/p>\n<h4>2) Hand In Your Notice<\/h4>\n<p>Your next option is to hand in your notice. This might not be what you want to do, admittedly. You\u2019ll normally have to work two extra weeks, somewhere you hate. Or even more, depending on your contract. That\u2019s a strong argument in favor of doing things the \u2018right way\u2019, and handing in your notice before you leave.<\/p>\n<p>In the meeting we described above, you could come in with a prepared notice, just in case. If they don\u2019t want to live up to their promises, hand it in. It\u2019s as simple as that. You\u2019ll normally be required to work your notice, but if you only just started, you might not actually have to. That\u2019s because it\u2019s at the discretion of your employer. They could simply say that they\u2019re happy for you to leave.<\/p>\n<p>The best thing about this scenario is that your employer has to pay you for the period of notice that <em>you were willing to work. <\/em>If you work the notice, of course, they pay you; but if you would have worked it, and <em>they <\/em>told you not to, then they have to pay your wages all the same. It\u2019s a win-win scenario.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros: <\/strong>If you want to include this job on your resume, it\u2019s important that you leave on good terms. You may also be liable for costs if you leave, depending on your contract. This could mean the difference between getting your full paycheck and getting literally nothing. Who wants to work for a couple of weeks only to get paid nothing for it?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons: <\/strong>If you really hate working there, then the biggest drawback is that you have to stay for another couple of weeks. Your employer may also try and con you by telling you they didn\u2019t want you to work, but not paying you anyway. We\u2019ve already established that they happily lied to get you into the job, now they\u2019re lying while you\u2019re leaving\u2014it\u2019s not impossible.<\/p>\n<h4>3) Quitting a Job Without Notice Letter<\/h4>\n<p>The third option is the one you came to see: just leaving, and lifting the weight from your shoulders. <em>Do I have to work my notice if I resign? <\/em>No, you don\u2019t, although there are some drawbacks. It\u2019s definitely tempting, and there are often good reasons to do just that. It mostly depends on how long you\u2019ve been working there.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say, hypothetically, that you started your new job three days ago. That\u2019s almost nothing, and depending on your salary, you might not even have earned that much. Do a little calculation, and figure out how much you\u2019d be missing out on if you just left. Don\u2019t forget to include the amount of notice that you\u2019d have to work. Would you be happy giving that up? Maybe you would\u2014it depends on how bad your workplace is. Bullying is an excellent example of the very worst workplaces.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, you might have worked there three weeks now, and you\u2019re still waiting for your first paycheck. Leaving now might mean that you get nothing, depending on the terms of your contract. According to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breathehr.com\/blog\/employee-not-working-notice-period-what-should-you-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breathe HR<\/a><\/strong>, your employer can take you to court to force you to pay these costs and damages, although that\u2019s a very rare circumstance indeed.<\/p>\n<p>In short? It\u2019s all up to you, and it depends on how you value your time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros: <\/strong>Leaving is leaving. You don\u2019t have to work with bullies anymore, or work a boring job day after day. Ultimately, that\u2019s all you want, and you could have it tomorrow morning if you really wanted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cons: <\/strong>There are quite a few. First, you might be forfeiting your pay. Second, there\u2019s no chance of a good reference. Third, it would count against you in future interviews\/applications. But having said that, it\u2019s not always something you have to mention\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>How to Find a Better Job in The Future<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ve left: well done. If you didn\u2019t have another job lined up, it\u2019s time to get your nose back to the grindstone. We don\u2019t have to tell you about the effort required\u00a0to land a job. But what you might not know is exactly how to skirt around the issue in the future.<\/p>\n<h4>Be More Careful when You Apply for Jobs<\/h4>\n<p>The first thing you have to do is be more careful when you apply for jobs in the future. A misleading job description might have landed you with the terrible job you just left. That\u2019s why you have to be more careful in future when you\u2019re applying for jobs.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2844\" src=\"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/if-you-quit-a-job-without-notice-do-you-still-get-paid.jpg\" alt=\"how to quit your job immediately\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/if-you-quit-a-job-without-notice-do-you-still-get-paid.jpg 525w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/if-you-quit-a-job-without-notice-do-you-still-get-paid-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/if-you-quit-a-job-without-notice-do-you-still-get-paid-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/if-you-quit-a-job-without-notice-do-you-still-get-paid-38x25.jpg 38w, https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/if-you-quit-a-job-without-notice-do-you-still-get-paid-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Consider the following options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t send out dozens of resumes a week. Spend more time on tailoring each and every application you make, and only apply for the best. That means picking with descriptions that match your skills <em>and <\/em>your needs, rather than just one or the other. This might narrow your pool of options at first, but there\u2019s no point getting a job you don\u2019t like or that you\u2019re not suited for (as you know).<\/li>\n<li>Check on sites like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to find out more about what it\u2019s like to work there. Glassdoor has objective\u00a0and anonymous reviews that give you a real impression of a workplace. Checking for your employer on there might have saved you the trouble of applying for their job offer.<\/li>\n<li>Find contacts at the company through platforms like LinkedIn, and directly ask them. Send them a quick message just to get an idea of what it\u2019s like to work there, and see what they say. Inside information is always useful, and this is another way to get it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other than that? All you have to do is apply for jobs as you usually would. Just make sure you\u2019ve updated your resume first.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Tailor Your Resume<\/h3>\n<p>Tailoring your resume after a big life event is difficult. Took a year or two off? Sacked from a job? Or quit right after you started? Whatever happened, the question remains of how to reflect that in your resume.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the pros and cons of including it (or not).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your first option is being honest on your resume. That means listing this last job as you would any other job. Unfortunately, this looks bad at first glance. Your new employer will wonder why you left, and will carefully consider whether you would do the same to them. This will almost certainly count against you.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, honesty gets you a long way. If you\u2019re asked about it at interview\u2014which you certainly will be\u2014tell the truth:<em> I left because the responsibilities in my position didn\u2019t reflect the job advertisement, and I wasn\u2019t suited to it, <\/em>for example. This honest approach shows the interviewer that you know your strengths and weaknesses, which is actually a positive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your second option is to skirt around the issue completely. Instead of listing it on your resume, just don\u2019t mention on it. This may or may not work depending on your job history. If you have had a number of jobs in the past, it won\u2019t look so bad. And if you got the new job fairly quickly, you won\u2019t be <a href=\"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/job\/employment-gap-on-a-resume\/\"><strong>left with too big a gap in your resume<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you were there for a couple of months, however, it might look odd to a new employer. The best way around it? Make up a little white lie: you took the time to travel, or spend time with a new family member. Or, alternatively, you were dealing with resolved health issues. These little lies aren\u2019t related to your ability to do the job, so even if you\u2019re found out after you\u2019re hired, they can\u2019t count against you as a cause for dismissal.<\/p>\n<p>And, really, that\u2019s all you need to know about quitting a job you just started without notice. Your next step should be to take some time to yourself. Have a think over a coffee, or while you\u2019re taking a walk. Carefully consider whether it\u2019s going to worth it to you to quit without notice, both in terms of money and in terms of your future prospects. Because the only person who can decide what to do next is you.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s some advice on whether you should <a href=\"https:\/\/phlebotomyexaminer.com\/job\/quit-my-job-before-have-new-one\/\"><strong>quit your job before you have a new one<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/su_list]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You worked hard on your resume and aced the interview. When the call came to tell you that you\u2019d got the job, you could have jumped for joy. 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