Quit job after 3 days

Wyndham

TrickyWicky wrote: »

Here we go.. two jobs didn't work out for whatever reason in this day of governmental pro-screw-the-employee and you determined that the op sounds like they don't want to work :mad:

Some jobs just don't work well for some people and frankly if its not right, there is no point "sticking it out" and making yourself ill.

I've had great jobs, i've had **** jobs but i've also stuck out some of those **** jobs and suffered for it big time. It's never nice breaking down at work repeatedly.

It's usually those who aren't doing the grotty jobs who for some reason, think they're the ones that have the right to frown and insist other people stay with it which is crazy.

I didn't say that. The bit of my post you highlighted was:

"you're coming across a bit as if you don't really want to work...."

I didn't say the OP didn't want to work, just that in their post they were coming across that way, a bit.

And you know nothing about me. How dare you be so dismissive and assuming about me? I've done grotty jobs. I've done stressful jobs. I've claimed benefits and for me decided that my work ethic was such that I'd rather do the grotty and stressful jobs.

But 3 days, come on! It's hardly giving it a fair go, now is it?

getmore4less

bap98189 wrote: »

That's strange. Wetherspoons don't play music in their pubs.

They do in the Lloyds branded ones.

DKLS

TrickyWicky wrote: »

Here we go.. two jobs didn't work out for whatever reason in this day of governmental pro-screw-the-employee and you determined that the op sounds like they don't want to work :mad:

Some jobs just don't work well for some people and frankly if its not right, there is no point "sticking it out" and making yourself ill.

I've had great jobs, i've had **** jobs but i've also stuck out some of those **** jobs and suffered for it big time. It's never nice breaking down at work repeatedly.

It's usually those who aren't doing the grotty jobs who for some reason, think they're the ones that have the right to frown and insist other people stay with it which is crazy.

I have paid my dues and done more than my fair share of grotty and mind numbingly dull jobs, I have risen up the ladder over the years but never forget some of the jobs I have done.

Thats how it seems to work for most people unless your very lucky.

duchy

I don't think the OP doesn't *want* to work ...... I suspect they think they don't *need* to. Living at home and making JSA cover your expenses is very different to needing to cover rent, food etc and concentrates the mind in a very different way.


In all seriousness I do believe the OP deserves to be sanctioned -Plenty of people start jobs that don't turn out to be as they expect - but you just stick it out til it gets better or you find something more suitable......not scuttle back to the jobcentre for a handout after 3 shifts.

lovinituk

ettddan wrote: »

Thanks for reading this long story, I hope some of you have some advice for me as I thought the way Wetherspoons handled the situation was rather unfair. They could've at least trained us during the day time when it wouldn't apply such pressure and stress, so that when it came to a night shift, it would be as easy as it looks.

Welcome to real world! Now stop moaning and get on with it for goodness sake! I had far sh1tt1er jobs than you have described as I was 'growing up' but just stuck at them until I made better opportunities come along. We never moaned about it on forums (ok, there was no real internet back then!) - you youf of today come across as a bit soft to be honest!

sammyjammy

In all likelihood if the Jobcentre know about the job the OP will get sanctioned, an exemption for "Employment on Trial" only applies if the OP tried the job for more than 12 weeks.

DavidF

I think you need to go back to the very beginning basics of job hunting.
1. What are your skills
2. What are your weaknesses (stressful situations, loud environments ect ect)
3.Any likes/dislikes, hobbies or interests that could lead to a hunt for a job more suited.
Just draw up a list and narrow your search to areas which you want to "really" give a go.
I have done bar work, found it a breeze....I can understand how some would not enjoy it to be fair. If you are living at home with parents NOW is the time to find a job you are going to be content with...you are lucky and im sure some are envious, but please don't throw your good situation down the drain by staying at home....it is you who will eventually suffer from that approach.
My brother is a night watchman with an SIA certificate.....on his own most nights - 12 hour shifts with as much coffee as he can stomach....pay is ok much better than dole money - under no pressure other than to "watch"...and call the police if there are any bandits around. He even takes his ebook to work lol....maybe something along those lines may suit you better...just a thought.

swingaloo

ettddan wrote: »

Hi all. I recently got offered a job at Wetherspoons. I applied for full time however after my trial shift, I was told it would be (using the inverted commas) "part time". I thought it was great and the best job I could ever have. Staff would work out the shifts with each other easily via a Facebook group so that the bosses didn't have to write out a strict rota. We were meant to do our training online, however the systems were down on Friday morning and we were told they should be back online by 2pm that very afternoon. We were told to come in for 3:00pm just to be on the safe side; still to no success.

We were told that we couldn't work behind the bar until we completed training. Nevertheless, we were put behind the bar at 6:00pm sharp to begin our work. I was looking forward to it, so excited. BUT, without training as to what drinks were what and where the weird spirits were kept, I was all over the place. A busy Friday night with loads of people shouting at me above the loud music, trying to get their order in. I was doing the best I could. I had to keep asking the girls on the bar where things like Jim Beam were and how to make Strawberry Daiquiri etc.. I felt like a pain in the !!!! to be honest. A few hours later, a lady wanted a Kronenberg. I repeated it to her and she was reading my lips. She said yes with a thumbs up. I gave her the drink and then 5 minutes later, she returned it to me asking me if it was what she ordered. I said yes, the Kronenberg. She looked at me and shouted 'CORONA' and then walked away. My 'team manager' looked at me and said "oh for god's sake".

I then pulled one of the main managers to ask if there was a possibility of day shifts rather than night shifts. She said no. It's predominantly night shifts till 3am from 6pm. I'm sure I wasn't told this before, during or after the interview and acceptance of the job until that point. Had I of known, I'd of said I couldn't do it, and then went back to the job centre to sign on as per my fortnightly ritual.

To cut a long story short, would I be able to reapply to the Job Centre if I explain this to them, or do I have to sit around and wait 6 weeks before I can start claiming again? I really want a job, but it just seems impossible no matter how hard I try to get one that I'm actually good at.

How can you expect to good at a job if you don't give yourself a chance to settle in and learn the ropes?


So if a few of you started working there together with the same lack of training what happened to the others? Did the others quit as well?

kingslayer

Why not start your own business OP? Also, why did upu apply for a bar job if you don't enjoy those environments? I know how you feel because I have social anxiety, though it has got better. However, I chose not to look for bar work when I was looking for work as I didn't want to be having panic attacks while in a busy bar. There are various other jobs out there for you, so it's really up to you what you decide, but if you do decide to leave then it's best you look for something that would be less hassle. Why not try go back to call centre work? How about door to door sales or other sales work if you would be better suited for that?

symphonies

Regardless of how difficult it is or how 'beneath you,' sometimes you just gotta suck it up.

I was a spoilt kid. Didn't get my first job until 20. It was a job in retail. Thinking, I would be on the tils, I walked in only to be handed a mop and told to clean the floor. I wanted to quit right there and then. It's not what I signed up for.

Did I walk out?

No. I grabbed the mop and got on with it. Sometimes you just gotta grow up.