How to quit an internship properly?

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>So I just started an internship at a marketing agency, when I was doping the internship, the lady just sort of hired me on the spot. It is an upaid internship and it is a really small operation. I am the 4th employee. </p>

<p>I didn't expect to be hired rigth on the spot and she just asked me when I will be able to start and I didn't know what to say so I just somehow ended up with that internship.</p>

<p>But now I have another offer, a paid internhsip, from a much bigger and better marketing firm. And I was just wondering if it is good to quit the other one, if so, how do I do it without ****ing people off.</p>

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<p>act sooner than later. Like tomorrow, so they can find someone else.</p>

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<p>what should I say though?</p>

<p>I was thinking of just writing them a long and apologetic email and making up some random excuse; maybe my schedule is picking up or something. I know I shouldn't took this internship since it is unpaid and I just sit there filing and washing the coffee pot. The interview was a little random too. And the other offer promises good compensation and I was referred to the internship by a good family friend. </p>

<p>So in essence, my plan is after I get the other internship sorted out, I am just going to write them a long email and apologize and hope they are okay with it. </p>

<p>Is that good?</p>

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<p>I'm only in college and haven't really been in a business internship, but I think that an e-mail seems really apathetic, especially given the size of the company you are working for. I would just talk to the boss privately, and then tell the others in the company. If they aren't paying you, they shouldn't be too surprised or hur tif you leave.</p>

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<p>Yes I believe the same thing...don't feel obligated to stay if you have a better opportunity. However , like the above poster said given the size of the firm I would speak to the boss or who ever is in charge directly. Good luck</p>

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<p>Tell her that "Due to unforeseeable circumstances, and as much as I regret the decision, I have to end my internship". She will understand. I mean, you're not getting paid, and future recruiters will appreciate the larger marketing firm much better! Go for it :)</p>

<p>I'm sure plenty of people will be delightly to fill your missing spot.</p>

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<p>You can say something about your expectations of the internship not being met too.</p>

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<p>Or just the old, casual one-fingered salute will result in your dismissal and end the internship, which is what I did once.</p>

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<p>Like kwtortoise, I feel you should say something about the internship not being as expected. Definitely do not do it through email since theres nothing stopping you from talking to your boss in person.</p>