u/Beneficial_Panda6453

I’ve been working part-time retail the past 3 years. And for the better part, I thought we worked well together when I was put on.

The past month I’ve been interviewing around for a full-time role, tying out my studies, and I happened to land a dream role for my field. I told my manager a few weeks ago that the role was meant to start in February 2027 like I was told, but having received the job, I was offered an earlier intake in July. Which I also mentioned.

I asked for no extra shifts beyond my current three days, and said I wanted to slow down once I started the other job, maybe just keep weekends. I then yesterday got told that I would be starting the 23rd of June, and it would be a full-time, 6 days, great pay. So rather than trying to be in two places at once, I decided I would resign.

When I told him, he lost it. Said that I’ve got no morals, and that what I’m doing wasn’t fair, especially having said I could “cover shifts in July,” which I never formally agreed to. He then when on a tangent about how much he’s helped me with picking up work around other stores and how I’ve wronged him with my decision. I said I didn’t like his tone, that yes he’s helped me, and vice versa. I then explained repeatedly how none of this was my call, and that this new work wouldn’t work with me in pushing things out, as it’s a group induction week. He continued the murmuring and ripping into me. And then finally I said, “I don’t even have to give you a month’s notice, but if you like I can give you two weeks and f*ck off and let you scramble for covers.”

It ended on pretty bad terms today. And I worked the rest of the day feeling like shit. He said to put it in an email. I’m considering whether I actually follow through and work till the 23rd of June, or if I just just give him 2 weeks. He’s had a history of talking down to me and others, and we’ve gone through 5 staff the past year because of him. I’ve tolerated him for ages, but I’m at my ends meet today, and I figure why do him any favours?

Afternoon all, I’m in the midst hearing offers for jobs, and I’m placed between a few choices of how I want to kickstart my career.

Currently, I’m set to Graduate a CM degree, and I’m also working for a lower tier construction company, in the civil side of things. I enjoy this side so far, obviously with limited responsibility. But for the most part it’s straightforward enough for me to wrap my head around.

Now, I’m at a crossroads where I’ve had interviews for both residential and tier 1-2 companies in the civil/commercial space, and I’m looking to jump ship. I’ve got the grades, some experience and I’m very confident in myself. I’ve been offered one from each sector so far. The bigger company interviews are soon.

But, I really don’t know enough about each sector, even having worked in one, to make a choice. Just want some insights as to your experiences working in either? Rough pay would be a nice touch 😅 Work/Life balance, responsibilities, etc.