Emotionally Draining Job...
So I’ve been working retail for a month now... and I want to leave.
The environment is extremely toxic.
I chose to work at this company because I’ve always wanted to work a service job, so I voluntarily applied to a few. It has nothing to do with the career I intend on pursuing, I just wanted something a little different and make a little extra cash for my winter break before I go back to classes.
I’ve worked in places before and never have I experienced an environment like this where I had to leave. I have been embarrassed and belittled. They roll their eyes at me and give me dirty looks. But smile in my face when they come face to face with me.
The other day during my lunch break, my Assistant Manager came back and asked me to go outside and help as if I was just in the back chilling.
I told her I had 10 minutes left, and I was visibly finishing my food.
She responded with “It doesn’t matter, I need you in the front with the most disgusting attitude.”
When I retaliated and told her that isn’t fair because I’m finishing my lunch and I’m still on my lunch break, she left, clearly upset... and there were 2 other girls on the floor who were available!
I’m done and I refuse to take another shift. And it’s a shame because I loved the job and found I was very good at it. I would even come in early for shifts despite all the nonsense, but I’m honestly so done, I don’t even want to put in a “2 weeks notice” because I honestly don’t even think the company deserves it. If it’s like this during the first 4 weeks, imagine the rest of the year!
How do I do this? Should I send them an email or do this is person? Any encouragement? I’m honestly just so frustrated.