Wanting to quit job but afraid I'll be denied a reference? (1 Viewer)

[oct25]

Here's the story.

During my job interview, the manager said that he expected me to stay for at least a year (I'm a casual staff). I verbally agreed to this because I just wanted a job at that time.

However, since then I've also gotten other jobs, and uni is starting in 2 weeks time. My dilemma is that I want to quit, but I've only worked there around 4 months.

I know that I can give a letter of resignation and be out of there in 2 weeks, but I'm also looking for a formal reference since its my first job and will really give my resume a boost. Being a maccas, I know some of the managers just don't care. Are they obliged to give me a reference if I've only worked there for this amount of time? Can I be refused one if I ask?

Thanks!!

 

[scarybunny]

If you already have another job, why do you need a reference?

 

[oct25]

If you already have another job, why do you need a reference?

I'm looking to build up my resume because I intend to start looking for a job related to my degree.

 

[scarybunny]

And maccas is an important part of that?


Really, all you can do is ask. They might deny you a reference because you haven't been working there long at all. No harm in asking, though.

 

[ChockoRepublic]

And maccas is an important part of that?


Really, all you can do is ask. They might deny you a reference because you haven't been working there long at all. No harm in asking, though.

ahahaha, agreed. who wants a reference from maccas anyway?

it's worth close to nil. i don't include in my resume that i worked at kfc because it's embarrassing.

 

[x.christina]

just ask for one?

the worst part might be you get a reference from maccas

 

[townie]

i don't think employers are obliged to provide a reference. no point having a reference from a job u only held down for 4 months anyway.