Results: Quitting on the first day

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Anonymous

04/08/2024

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My friend recently quit a dishwasher job after doing one shift. He said he was overworked and the person training him wasn't even present half the time and he was expected to know everything immediately. He ended up working six hours straight with no breaks and then tendered his resignation.
1.
1.
Have you ever quit your job on the first day?
Yes
20%
449 votes
No
70%
1530 votes
I have "quitted" before even starting my first shift
5%
101 votes
I never had a job before
2%
40 votes
I'm self employed
4%
80 votes
If you did quit on your first day, why did you do it?
  • Job wasn't what they said it would be
  • LAZY
  • Personal reasons
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2.
Is it ever justified to quit on the first day?
Yes - your mental health matters
34%
742 votes
No - you should tough it out
16%
354 votes
It depends on the work environment
50%
1104 votes

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