Front desk clerk at a hotel (IT job, references, employer, jobs)
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They say they require a minimum of one year commitment. What if I quit in two months? Would that put permanent negative comment on my job history records? What if I got fired from Kroger? If I quit Kroger in a few weeks would that mean bad job history records? Or is it fine as long as I don't tell future employers that I was fired there?
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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A commitment is not enforceable, your only problem with breaking it would be the lack of reference from them. If it's done as a written contract, then you could be sued for breaking it. You are working now for Kroger and cannot do both? If so, no future employer will care that you quit one job to take another, as long as when asked, you show a good reason for it such as more money, relocation, or career change.
They say they require a minimum of one year commitment. What if I quit in two months? Would that put permanent negative comment on my job history records? What if I got fired from Kroger? If I quit Kroger in a few weeks would that mean bad job history records? Or is it fine as long as I don't tell future employers that I was fired there?
If you are at a position for less than 90 days then why bother putting it on your resume?
Is it for one of the major hotel chains? It's possible they're just saying they don't you transferring to a different department within the hotel, or transferring to a different property.....
What exactly do you mean by "job history records"?
When I was being hired by Kroger, the manager said something like "let me check your work records" or something like that? So I thought maybe your future employer can see what kind of jobs you held when they punch in your SS#.
When I was being hired by Kroger, the manager said something like "let me check your work records" or something like that? So I thought maybe your future employer can see what kind of jobs you held when they punch in your SS#.
They probably just meant your references... I don't think there's any "database" or record of your job history, unless maybe they checked your tax returns (which they'd need permission to do, I'm assuming).
Don't worry, lots of people quit jobs & move on! I'm 34 years old, and if I listed EVERY job I've held - even for a month or two - my resume would be like 5+ pages long. Just make sure to quit properly, with a formal 2-week notice, and don't do anything until the new job is secured. As for the one-year commitment, that's more of a "gentleman's agreement" (informal), and doesn't mean much unless you're under official contract.
If they've paid for specialized training for you you'd probably have to sign a contract agreeing to work for a period of time. Those are enforceable in court, usually you pay back the cost of training if you leave before the contracted time. This is a common agreement for police departments.
Working at the Front Desk of a hotel can be a pretty fun, easy job. Although, I recall it paying very poorly.
It all depends on the property and management. It can also be very stressful and unappreciated work. And yes, the pay sucks for what you endure.
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Just make sure to quit properly, with a formal 2-week notice, and don't do anything until the new job is secured. As for the one-year commitment, that's more of a "gentleman's agreement" (informal), and doesn't mean much unless you're under official contract.
