I accepted a job offer that I shouldn't have accepted?

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<p>I was unhappy with my job at a retail store because my hours were cut. In attempts to find a new and better job situation I applied to a few different places and received a call. I went in for an interview for another store and then I was hired on the spot. I took the job without really considering how far it was, the gas required for a commute and without really considering how it would work with my school schedule. I was just desperate to get more hours and I should have spoke with my boss at my current store before accepting the new job. My boyfriend also pressured me to take this job because it is closer to him, but at the same time, the commute is 30 minutes and I'm trying to balance my internship, my last few semesters in college and my social life. That's an hour total that I spend commuting to and from this job. I don't want my grades to suffer and I feel overwhelmed and pulled in too many directions now.</p>

<p>I realize after working only one shift it was a horrible idea to accept this job. I don't know what to do now. I haven't quit my previous job because I wanted to make sure this new job was a good fit and I wasn't planning on being hired right away. I feel horrible for accepting this job only to quit on my employer a few days later. What should I do? I'm in my last year of college and I need part time employment to pay a few bills and to pay for gas but I think I got in over my head with this job.</p>

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<p>Why don’t you just tell your new boss what you put in your post? I probably wouldn’t mention that you didn’t quit your other job, but you not just tell him you made a mistake and you’re really sorry, it’s more than you can handle right now. What’s the worst that will happen? You probably won’t ever see him again anyway. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Agree with nanner. Stick with your old job and ask for more hours </p>

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<li><p>I agree with the two above posts. </p></li>
<li><p>Your boyfriend really shouldn’t be pressuring you. But that’s unsolicited advice.</p></li>
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<p>Honestly, if it’s another retail store, they’re used to this kind of thing happening. Just talk to the manager - the more time they spend training you before you quit, the greater the cost for them. </p>

<p>How is your performance at your old job? Most stores base hours on performance, and those who are doing well always get more hours than those who do not work as hard. Maybe try showing some more initiative and you might see an increase in hours. Or let your co-workers know that you’d be happy to cover their shifts if they ever need a day off or are sick.</p>