Quitting Summer Job

Northstarmom
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:52:47 +0000

Unless you desperately need the money, I don’t think it’s a good idea to work the first semester of college. There’s too much to adjust to.

I also think that there’s a good chance that you can find a campus job or a job closer to campus.

I agree with those who suggest that you give notice, explaining that now that you’ve seen your college schedule, you realize it would be too difficult to work this fall. By your providing an explanation about your change of mind, the employer will be less likely to think that you misrepresented your plans when you applied. The manager’s goodwill will be important for recommendations and possibly your returning to work there again next summer or during winter break.