I need help resigning from my job.

[Whoozyerdaddy]

what movie is that from

Half Baked

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkcoobYUu8g

 

[Texashiker]

Here's what you need to know:

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Help me ATOT; you're my only hope.

Would you like some cheese with that whine?

What you learn in school, and what happens in the real world are 2 different things.

Underutilized? Just about everyone starts at the bottom. Just be happy your not pushing a broom.

If you do not like your job, leave.

 

[slugg]

For everyone saying that I'm whining, consider this... I was hired to do one job and learn something. My employer has me doing a completely different job that we did not discuss and I'm not learning anything. Additionally, there are details about the business I'd rather not discuss publicly that are things I do not want to be associated with.


Here's what I've got so far. What do you think, ATOT?




Dear Mr. <boss name>,


Since the start of my employment in December, I've been given a few interesting challenges as a software developer. For this, I am thankful and enjoyed the experience.

I regret to inform you that I&#8217;ve made the difficult decision to leave <company name>. Please be aware that I am resigning as of Friday, May 13th, two weeks from today&#8217;s date.


Sincerely,

<my name and signature>

 

[FoBoT]

just so you know, that is fairly common in the 'real world' , your experience is not uncommon

i call it 'the funnel of despair' , it means that for every one hour of 'real' developer work, there will be 10 hours to document the requirements, 100 hours to determine the requirements/meetings, 1000 hours of QA to test it, 10,000 hours of first level support/training after deployment

what does this mean to you, as the developer? it means you only have to work a few hours a month to keep up with the rest of the IT organization or else you'll overload them. so you'll either get stuck doing other stuff or spend a lot of time neffing on ATOT if they don't make you do other crap

 

[silverpig]

Send a link to this thread

 

[nick1985]

Dear boss,

Working at your company makes me feel like a piece of shit.

Sincerely,

you

 

[Texashiker]

For everyone saying that I'm whining, consider this... I was hired to do one job and learn something.

Its an entry level position, the only thing you should be doing on entry level is pushing a broom, or picking up trash in the parking lot.

Consider yourself lucky that your getting to do anything but gofer work.

If you do not know what a gofer is - its go for this and go for that position.

~~ EDIT ~~

My very first job while in high school, the boss told me to go out in the parking lot and pick up garbage.

 

[JuliusPleaseHer]

flaming bag of dog crap at their office doors. Sends the right message :ninja:

 

[hg321]

Go out for lunch, and never come back. Don't forget to take some pens, and Scotch tape ;^)

and his red stapler

 

[Bignate603]

you give the standard 2 week notice, if pressed simply say you wish to concentrate more on your formal studies.

I agree with this. If they ask just say you need more time for school work.

 

[Bignate603]

Its an entry level position, the only thing you should be doing on entry level is pushing a broom, or picking up trash in the parking lot.

Consider yourself lucky that your getting to do anything but gofer work.

If you do not know what a gofer is - its go for this and go for that position.

~~ EDIT ~~

My very first job while in high school, the boss told me to go out in the parking lot and pick up garbage.

Were you hired to do software development?

 

[Krazy4Real]

Slap your boss in his face with your penis. He should get the hint.

 

[PatrickBateman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQpno0w1wM0&feature=player_embedded#at=02

 

[Leros]

Today’s Date

Manager’s Name
Company Name
Company Address

Dear Mr./Ms. Manager:

I regret to inform you that I’m leaving (company name). I have enjoyed working with everyone and have learned a great deal. Please be informed that I am resigning as of (last day of work). I will do my best to finish my current projects before my last day.

Sincerely,

(sign here)

cc: (names of those being copied on the letter - HR Manager, Director, etc.)

This is perfect.

If you want to include an excuse so he won't ask, tell him that you want to focus 100% on your studies.

 

[SKORPI0]

Dear Boss,

I am formally giving you my 2 weeks notice. Thanks you for the opportunity given to me as a intern for software development for the last 5 months. I feel that my abilities and talents are better served at the offer given to me at the McDonald's restaurant near the college campus. I wish you well.

Sincerely yours,

slugg

 

[slugg]

just so you know, that is fairly common in the 'real world' , your experience is not uncommon

i call it 'the funnel of despair' , it means that for every one hour of 'real' developer work, there will be 10 hours to document the requirements, 100 hours to determine the requirements/meetings, 1000 hours of QA to test it, 10,000 hours of first level support/training after deployment

what does this mean to you, as the developer? it means you only have to work a few hours a month to keep up with the rest of the IT organization or else you'll overload them. so you'll either get stuck doing other stuff or spend a lot of time neffing on ATOT if they don't make you do other crap

- Documentation and requirements? I wish. They don't do that.
- Quality Assurance? You're joking. They don't do any of that either.
- Support and training? Again, none of that.

You're probably wondering what we actually do. It's a bunch of crapware/shovelware/spamware for iOS and Android. There is no process of documenting requirements, QA/testing, support, or even debugging. If it compiles and runs, it's "good enough." The sole purpose of this software is to spam the user with ads. More time is spent getting Apple to approve the apps than actually making the product.

For near minimum wage, this is a complete waste of time. I can make more money flipping burgers and hating THAT job equally. I see no point in continuing. In fact, I left a higher paying job (albeit in a completely different industry - music) to take this one, with the understanding that I'd gain experience and work on large scale projects. Lies. There are some things that go on in the office that are borderline illegal. I just want out.

My main concern is that I don't want this move to hurt any future opportunity with OTHER companies or institutions. I would never return to this company.

 

[dawp]

legally, they can't say much more than yes, you worked there and for how long. If you find out otherwise, you can sue them.

You could have a friend call them up and pose as a potential employer and have them ask about you.

 

[Leros]

Is there some reason that people seem to always have trouble with resignations? It really doesn't seem like that big of a deal.

"Hey boss, I'm leaving at this date. (The following is optional) I'm leaving for this reason".

Serious question. I don't have too much corporate experience but a few internships. Is there something I'm missing that makes this process more complex?

 

[PlasmaBomb]

what movie is that from

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkcoobYUu8g

 

[rudeguy]

when in doubt, whip it out

 

[Texashiker]

Were you hired to do software development?

1984, my first job was bagging groceries. My first job assignment was picking up garbage in the parking lot.

1986, new job working in a welding shop. By 1991 I had worked my way up to a supervisors position. At the end of the work day I grabbed a broom like everyone else and swept up my own work area.

For the past 6 years I have been working as a network admin for a small company, and I do various task from time to time. Whether its taking the garbage out, cleaning out the store room, running errands, setting up a VPN to a remote office,,,,,, my assignments are done to the best of my ability. To be honest, I like the random stuff, it changes the day up. sometimes my supervisor will walk into my office with a contract and say "go to ABC and have John doe sign this". I will grab a company vehicle and off I will go.

It does not matter "what" you were hired to do, if your supervisor tells you to do something, you do it - no complaining or questions, and you do it to the best of your ability.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To the OP, yes, your letter looks good.

If you feel your out of place, its best to leave before tensions rise too much.

From 1994 - 1999 I worked for a company that I felt was making some BAD financial decisions. It was a small family owned business with about 20 - 25 employees. Even though I tried to talk to the owners son, his answer was "we have been doing it like this for 30 years".

Long story short, in 1999 they laid off 1/2 their work force. They finally closed their doors a few years ago.

Sometimes its just better to walk away if you feel out of place.

 

[Jeff7181]

Not to rain on your parade but, most jobs after you graduate are the same.

Good point. If the OP is under the impression he's going to be writing perfect software in a perfect environment, he's in for a rude awakening. Chances are, as a developer, he's going to be doing a lot of contract work. Fix other people's shit code, and put some of his own shit code out there to meet deadlines.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Here's what you need to know:

- I'm a computer science student
- I was hired as a software development intern (part time, 20 hours per week + full time student)
- 75% of my time was forced to do random, non-development tasks (content creation, which we have other people for)
- The other 25% was spent making terrible software without any regard for quality, so I've learned practically nothing
- ^^ in fact, everything they do in that office goes against all acceptable practices
- I've been working there for 5 months
- I'm grossly underpaid
- I'm grossly underutilized
- I'm learning absolutely nothing
- I'm wasting my time; I'd rather be doing my homework
- Single boss and he's impossible to work with (narcissist)


Obviously I need to write a professional, polite letter of resignation. I really need to find a way to politely say "you're wasting my time" without burning bridges. I don't want any future employers getting ahold of it and frowning, basically. I don't officially have another job in line, so I can't say that as the reason for resigning.

Help me ATOT; you're my only hope.

I have a question for you, and don't take this the wrong way: have you ever had another job in a professional environment? Other than this current job, is school your only CS experience?

 

[IndyColtsFan]

For near minimum wage, this is a complete waste of time. I can make more money flipping burgers and hating THAT job equally.

Flipping burgers won't get you documented experience in your field of study, either. And before you complain about the work that you're given, that won't matter on your resume - you can put this job down as documented experience and can say you developed software regardless of whether or not you liked what you developed. Interns never get the cool assignments and in addition to getting documented experience, you are getting paid.

 

[Bignate603]

1984, my first job was bagging groceries. My first job assignment was picking up garbage in the parking lot.

1986, new job working in a welding shop. By 1991 I had worked my way up to a supervisors position. At the end of the work day I grabbed a broom like everyone else and swept up my own work area.

For the past 6 years I have been working as a network admin for a small company, and I do various task from time to time. Whether its taking the garbage out, cleaning out the store room, running errands, setting up a VPN to a remote office,,,,,, my assignments are done to the best of my ability. To be honest, I like the random stuff, it changes the day up. sometimes my supervisor will walk into my office with a contract and say "go to ABC and have John doe sign this". I will grab a company vehicle and off I will go.

It does not matter "what" you were hired to do, if your supervisor tells you to do something, you do it - no complaining or questions, and you do it to the best of your ability.

Yes, it does matter. For all internships and pretty much any entry level job a big reason that you're taking the position is to get experience in your field. Them giving you opportunities to learn is basically part of your compensation, right along with your normal pay. Hell, there are even unpaid internships where people are only doing it so they can get opportunities to learn. Sure there might be some menial tasks that are outside of what you were hired to do, every low level job has that. However, if they NEVER give you an opportunity to do the stuff they promised to help you learn how to do they're not living up to their end of the bargain. In positions like internships where the primary benefit to the worker is experience that's comparable to the company just deciding not to pay an employee what they promised.

This isn't just a job, it was supposed to be an opportunity for him to learn. If they aren't living up to their promises the OP needs to leave. It's not going to get better.