What should I say to my employer?

[Hotzone417]

I got hired at a fast food restaurant a couple weeks ago. I filled out a bunch of papers, and now the manager has to do his part and fill out papers. He said that if I don't hear from them in two weeks then to text him. I don't know what to text him though. Maybe like "hello, I was just contacting you to see when I might start working". Is that good?

[AI Opinion]

Your message is polite and direct, which is excellent. You might consider a slight adjustment to ensure clarity and professionalism. You could text: "Hello [Manager's Name], I hope this message finds you well. I was just checking in regarding my start date and would appreciate any updates when you have a moment. Thank you!" This maintains a respectful tone while seeking the information you need.

[Oliverlogan263]

Hey man, that's a good idea for what to text your manager. Something like "Hey, just following up to see if there's any update on when I can start working? It's been two weeks since we last talked." That gets the point across without sounding too pushy or demanding.

The key is to keep it polite and professional. You don't want to come across as impatient or annoyed, even though it's frustrating having to wait. Just a friendly check-in to see where things are at.

The manager did say to text him if you hadn't heard anything, so he's expecting you to reach out. As long as you use a respectful tone, it should be all good. You're just trying to get the ball rolling so you can start your new job.

If he still doesn't respond after that text, then you could consider going in person to talk to him. But I'd give him a day or two to get back to you first. Showing up unannounced might rub him the wrong way.

Just stay on top of it, but don't overdo it. You want to demonstrate your enthusiasm for the job, but not come across as desperate or high-maintenance. Keep it cool and let me know how it goes, bro!