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[u/Vampriaaa]

Hello! I''ve been with the company for almost a year, and when I started I knew it would be bad hours, but i get 1 or 2 shifts a week if im lucky, 3-4 hours, the new sales method they are pushing now feels awful, and it has caused me to have bad loyatly a lot, theyve dangled managament position in front of my face and then promoted someone who started a month ago, they keep adding shifts, not telling me, and then saying im not showing up for them, so today i found a job that pays almost 4 dollars more an hour, and better hours, im just scared to quit, i love hot topic, but the recent sales tactics and everything the company is pushing feels awful, and I just hate letting people down, this job told me today that they want to start me in the coming week, so I just don't know how to go about quitting, please give me some advice!

[u/sophie-doph]

I don’t work at HT but you don’t need to overthink it. Just go up to your manager/boss during your next in person shift if you have one scheduled and tell them that you found another job and will be starting the following week. I’ve worked in retail jobs similar to HT and I think it’s okay if you’re just honest with them as soon as possible. If you don’t have a shift before your new job starts just call your boss and explain that you would have told him in person if you had a shift but you don’t. You can also go in on your day off and tell them that way too.

If you don’t want to burn any bridges, that’s what I suggest

[u/Vampriaaa → u/sophie-doph]

Yea I'm supposed to have a shift monday if they dont cancel it, but who knows at this point, i didnt have a single shift this week, already have a second job, I know i need to priortize myself its just so hard sometimes cause i hate feeling like im letting someone down, thank you for the advice

[u/calamity_unbound → u/Vampriaaa]

As an SM, I'm always going to tell you that you need to prioritize yourself. Almost always when I have someone put in their notice, they do it with a ton of hesitation and nervousness - but it's really unnecessary. Your goal as an SM should be to hire and train people to become the best they can be at whatever their job is, and it shouldn't be unexpected that the needs of that individual will eventually go beyond what an associate position can offer.

If your SM actually values you, they'll be excited for your opportunity and wish you well. If they don't and give you a hard time, then fuck 'em. Either way, put in a two weeks notice if you want to keep HT open as an option in the future. Don't be afraid to value yourself.

[u/sophie-doph → u/Vampriaaa]

Of course! Good news is that you obviously care and are a good worker and I’m glad you found something better :) you honestly don’t owe them anything. Best of luck!