tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post8417223315380594720..comments2023-09-29T06:09:21.089-04:00Comments on Ask a Manager: quitting after only six monthsAsk a Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05281942480230532899noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-71838342452157904832010-06-02T13:29:49.198-04:002010-06-02T13:29:49.198-04:00In regards to this, I'm wondering about a situ...In regards to this, I'm wondering about a situation I'm in. I've just accepted a retail operations position that I know I am going to have to leave in 7-8 months when I begin a internship/residency in the healthcare field. I mentioned I would be pursuing this in "about a year" to the employer and they didn't bat an eye. I have never take a job knowing I would quit it, as it seems wrong, and I want to make sure I do it in the best way possible without burning bridges. The job comes with benefits, like health and dental, and 401k after 6 months, etc. I have to start saving up money for this residency and to support myself ASAP. Do you have any thoughts or advice on this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-35861588250777828652010-05-02T12:05:44.522-04:002010-05-02T12:05:44.522-04:00Anonymous, actually I disagree with that -- saying...Anonymous, actually I disagree with that -- saying that you left a job after a few months because there was no opportunity for advancement would look bad. Leaving a job after two years, for instance, for that reason -- absolutely reasonable. But getting impatient that you're not getting promoted after a couple of month? Red flag to most employers.Ask a Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05281942480230532899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-41448013787918013782010-05-02T11:53:53.866-04:002010-05-02T11:53:53.866-04:00It would have been nice if the Manager had actuall...It would have been nice if the Manager had actually answered the question. Lots of people leave jobs after a few months and then are asked why in interviews. You should say NO OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT. I thought I could contribute more if I were given more responsibility. <br /><br />Looking for new opportunity and challenges and in her situation, room for growth, words to that effect. You're welcomeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-78418815493149862372008-06-18T16:26:00.000-04:002008-06-18T16:26:00.000-04:00To the OP - You can leave the title I would just i...To the OP - You can leave the title I would just indicate in some way that it was an internship. You're probably not getting calls if people think that's another job you left early.<BR/><BR/>I think Ask A Manager gave you good advice. Your job search will likely take more than 3 months. I would spend the next 3 months prior to the job search working on networking and getting your resume up to date.Rachel - former HR bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504902980684871964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-6686165709234609642008-06-18T11:26:00.000-04:002008-06-18T11:26:00.000-04:00To answer your question, when interning, they gave...To answer your question, when interning, they gave me business cards with an "assistant" title, so that is what I put on my resume. I haven't thought about changing it to intern but maybe should!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5558939360732260529.post-47095936139936776982008-06-18T07:36:00.000-04:002008-06-18T07:36:00.000-04:00Why is the internship not clearly marked an intern...Why is the internship not clearly marked an internship on the resume? I have a 9 month internship and no one has ever questioned why and when it ended.Rachel - former HR bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13504902980684871964noreply@blogger.com