Jobs

[kris142]

When you get a basic job working at dairy queen or something, do you sign a contract that tells you that you have to work a certain amount of time before your allowed to quit the job? I need to get some money, so I was thinking of getting a job to get the money I need then quiting because I can't juggle photography, motocross, school and a job... Any thoughts?

[FlickerLight]

Each state has their own rules regarding employment. That being said, usually a two week notice is standard when resigning from any job.

In NH, all employment is at will. That means that an employee can quit whenever they want for no reason, but the employer can also terminate an employee whenever they want for no reason (although the employer would be responsible for some unemployment benefits).

So check out you state's labor board and see what it says.

[Douglas]

Double edged sword. Unless you find a position that the boss is only looking to fill for a temp period, you either wont get the job if you tell him you only plan on working a couple weeks (its a waste of their money to train you) or you dont say anything and just quit. Just remember that that manager will remember you doing that, which will hurt you if you ever try to go there again.

But if its like a mcdonalds or something similar, I think they are surprised if people last more then a month or 2 anyway.

[nillapoet]

If you do well at the job and then put in a two week notice, they'll probably give you a good reference when applying for another job at a later point. If you up and quit, that chance at getting a reference goes out the window.

Also, don't tell an employer you only plan on working for a few weeks. No way will you get a job if you do. You can always say something to the affect of "I can't juggle everything plus work so I have to put in my two week notice".

[swampler]

Maybe try a Lowe's or other home improvement store where they want temp workers for the spring season?

[Latinbob]

Like FlickerLight says, most states are "At Will" employment, and unless you have a contract, you can quit at any time. There is no legal requirement in most cases to give notice, but it is a good habit if you ever need a reference in the future. I'd think at a place like Dairy Queen, there is a high turnover rate anyway.

So in short, there's most likely no legal reason you can't do what you stated. The ethical part is up to you on disclosure and giving notice.

Bob