What is the best response to a potential employer as to why you quit your last job?

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What is the best response to a potential employer as to why you quit your last job?

I worked for just over 10 yrs for a company in different positions. I quit my job 2 months ago because of a hostile work environment (almost 2 yr harassment by a co-worker). Because ...show more

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'looking for better opportunities' can cover just about anything and still be the truth

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Can I collect unemployment if I quit my job for a valid reason?

I live/work in Ca and my job is roughly an hour drive away from my home. Our sales have decreased by 60% over the past year and there is NO need to have two people in my department. My paychecks are so small that I spend more money to get to work each...

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You boss is covering his a$$. This is a rough time to be looking for a job. Look for a part time job...

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Can I quit my job without informing my current employer?

This is my situation. I am in a job for the last three months and still in probation period. However, I don't like the job and moreover the job profile and therefore I didn't mention this job in my resume. I got another offer based on my previous employments...

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Short answer: Yes. Slightly longer answer: Most states have what is called "At Will" employment...

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I haven't had a job or paycheck since first month of 2010 when I quit my job and I have applied to thousands of jobs with no response.

Is the job market really that bad out there for people who have degrees? I have always been able to find a job so I thought it was strange it's been 3 years and thousands of applications with no response. So because I quit I was denied unemployment but...

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Have you applied to a temp. agency? They often have lots of positions. Even though they're temporary...

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Texas - Planning to quit job, got laid off first, told employer, can they fight unemployment?

I am working a part-time job while going to school. I will be done with classes in May and planned to quit my job once I finished school to move to another city. However, the contract that my company had which provided my job ended in March. My boss...

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You just gave your notice. Don't expect to receive unemployment.

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I'm to quit my job.will i get my p45 if i breach the contract? is my employer bonded to issue my p45 @anytime?

i'm to quit my job. i have given my resignation but i'm bonded to work for another month.shall i get my p45 from my employer if i terminate my job now without completing 1 month as mentioned in my contract. thank u in advance

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Employer should give you form p45, whatever the circumstances of you leaving. If he doesn't, tax office...

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If my employer promised me, in writing, full-time hours, can I quit my job for failure to deliver?

I was given a letter about 8 months ago, promising me 38-40hrs every week. I work at a daycare... the same daycare that my 4yr old and 13 month old attend. I live 30 miles away, and they keep scheduling me for 2 longer, 8hr shifts, and then 3 shifts...

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if you quit- you won't get unemployment- as simple as that.

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My employer wants to 10-99 me now because I quit my job. Can he do that ?

I went to work for a general contractor on 1-10-2008. I worked all last year and quit my job with him on March 1, 2009. (I am a construction worker). Every week I got a steady paycheck from the company and the taxes were taken out but not recorded on...

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If he was your employer or you were he employee, then: 1. It is illegal for him to issue a 1099-MISC...

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How would I quit my current job if I were to get interviewed by another employer, then get hired?

For ex. I am called for an interview and when I do get successful I'm guessing they would ask me when I can start. If this does happen should I give my current employer a two weeks notice and will the other employer be fine waiting two weeks or would...

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They understand the 2 weeks process. So just give ur 2weeks and move on.

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Is it okay to quit your job and start a company that builds a product that you originally pitched to your employer?

Let's say your employer vaguely likes the idea, but hasn't started development yet.  And it's 99% unrelated to what that company currently does.  Your gut tells you it would be more successful if you quit and did it on your own, rather than working on...

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Absolutely, assuming you have not used any of the company's time, IP or resources to develop your product...

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