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I’m scared, I just quit my job, can I get sued?

So first things first, I am only 18 years old. I had 2 different jobs before working where I am (or was) now. I have only worked 4 days at this new place but it was horrible and the pay was laughable. I quit by lying, saying I was surprised by my parents and that we were going on a month long vacation (which is sort of true). Basically I told my boss that I couldn't come to work anymore since I was on vacation and by the time I got back I'd be on a plane to the U.S since that's where I'm going to study. She already knew that I wouldn't be there for long, I told her that I was only looking for a job in the meantime. Now she responded saying 'I'm sad to hear you quit but there are rules and laws you need to…


So first things first, I am only 18 years old. I had 2 different jobs before working where I am (or was) now. I have only worked 4 days at this new place but it was horrible and the pay was laughable. I quit by lying, saying I was surprised by my parents and that we were going on a month long vacation (which is sort of true). Basically I told my boss that I couldn't come to work anymore since I was on vacation and by the time I got back I'd be on a plane to the U.S since that's where I'm going to study. She already knew that I wouldn't be there for long, I told her that I was only looking for a job in the meantime. Now she responded saying 'I'm sad to hear you quit but there are rules and laws you need to follow, you still have 4 weeks before you quit.'

I'm in the Netherlands and I don't know if there any laws or something like that here. Am I going to be sued or something? Keep in mind I worked at a local restaurant, not some corporate business. Any help would be appreciated.

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