What Would You Advise?
I already asked this in the "Answer the Question Above You" thread, but I feel like I could use a few other people's opinions:
Here's a bit of a personal question, but first, a little context:
Earlier today I got a second part-time job at a local Smashburger because my other job only calls me in if they need extra help (which isn't as often as I would like it to be.) I got in today and after an hour, I knew it was a total piss hole and I made a huge mistake. The kitchen is in extremely poor condition (I only worked there for six hours and I can already count on two hands how many times I've almost slipped in there), I was thrown into the lunch rush with very little training and then they got pissed at me when I didn't know what I was doing, and about 90% of the employees were either rude, didn't know what they were doing, were vague in their demands, or just weren't that friendly to be around. They also hired me on the spot the day I was interviewed and mentioned that they were short-staffed. I think I can understand that now. Because no one in their right minds would want to work there including myself.
I guess my question is, should I stick it out for a little longer or should I just quit now and look for a different part-time job?
I'd really appreciate the advice. Thank you.
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Don't ask such important question in a forum where at least 70% of it's user base is underaged and unemployed.
That's why I'm asking the other 30%. Haha.
Honestly that's a possibly life changing choice, i would recommend making it yourself.
I'm not sure where you're located, but in some jurisdictions, those could be health department violations that wind up shutting the place down.
"Stay or Go" is a decision you have to make, but here's what I suggest you consider.
Are your bosses open and friendly? Not saying they aren't stressed, because they probably are, but are they generally good people? Or do they abuse and yell at their staff?
Are you willing to suggest or take steps to fix the problems you've found? If you slip and break your neck, the business could be liable for that. Whoever owns it should care. Rather than just complain about things, suggest ways to make it better. You shouldn't have to be the one to come up with the solutions, but realistically, the management is too busy to think about this stuff.
You should only stay if things can be made better.
If I were in your shoes I'd probably finish out the pay period and get out of dodge. Sounds like the kind of grease pit where accidents or wage thefts are liable to happen. If you have to declare it on future applications just say that you quit due to "unsafe working conditions" or something and it shouldn't be a big deal as long as you aren't habitually bouncing from job to job. I had a job like that at a drive-through only place and I'm glad I left in the first few weeks. Still, it really depends on your financial situation and prospects for finding other work. I already had something lined up with my current employer when I quit.
UPDATE:
I ended up calling them and quitting. I was originally going to stick it out for at least another day, but I just felt like I didn't have the willpower to spend another minute in that place. Luckily, I have the other job to fall back on (even if the scheduling isn't great) and I won't need to mention this on my resume.
Now return in a suit, say that you are a Food Services Consultant, and offer to write a list of efficiency recommendations for $10,000.
I'd actually return as a health inspector and yell at everyone.