How much notice would you give at your job, if you were quitting

La Lioness Priyanka

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Wed Dec-13-06 02:46 PM
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How much notice would you give at your job, if you were quitting

is 3 weeks enough?

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billyskank

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Wed Dec-13-06 02:48 PM
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1. Isn't it written into your contract?

I have to give a month's notice, and so does my employer if they want to get rid of me.

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MrCoffee

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Wed Dec-13-06 02:57 PM
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7. contract? silly foreign employment relationships...

we do things the right way here. the boss can fire your ass on the spot, but the slave has to give notice.

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Omphaloskepsis

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Wed Dec-13-06 02:48 PM
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2. I always thought two weeks was normal.

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Zavulon

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Wed Dec-13-06 02:48 PM
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3. More than enough, if you aren't legally bound to more.

Two weeks is standard. If you truly like your boss and know it would take more time to train a replacement, you can be nice about it if you're not screwing yourself out of anoyher opportunity, but if you give more than two weeks you've met and exceeded nationwide standards of professional etiquette.

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ganeshji

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Wed Dec-13-06 02:51 PM
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4. I quit when I want to quit, with or without notice.

It's not like they are going to give me warning if they are going to fire me or lay me off. Unless contractually obligated, quit when it is convenient for you to do so.

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Jimbo S

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Wed Dec-13-06 04:13 PM
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21. Do you feel that is a professional thing to do?

or maybe depends on the field you are in.

Would you expect a HR manager to hire someone with that type of work history?

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PVnRT

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Wed Dec-13-06 02:54 PM
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5. It depends

If I actually give a damn about the people who will be picking up my slack, 3-4 weeks is good.

If I don't, maybe a week, if you're under no obligation to give more.

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HCE SuiGeneris

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Wed Dec-13-06 02:55 PM
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6. 3 weeks is too much -- 1-2 weeks max

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SacredCow

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:00 PM
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8. Depends...

My current job, I'd do everything in my power to make a smooth transition- they've been damn good to me, so I've no plans of jumping this ship.

My last job, I gave 2 weeks to the day. I hated that place with every fiber of my being, but I wanted to leave on good terms (it's a good backup in case I ever need to go back).

Job before that- No notice. That busines had screwed me every possible way, so it was time for the turnabout. And screw them I did... They had to bring me back on a subcontractor basis to train my replacement. In a week, I made 2 months of my salary. Revenge is sweet!!!

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Rob H.

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:09 PM
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9. Last time a I actually quit, I just up 'n quit

I was at a company in a right-to-work (read as: we can fire your ass anytime we want for any reason, so there!) state and they were notorious for firing people on the spot as soon as they gave their notice. Why? Because it was company policy to pay you for just half of the vacation time you'd earned if you quit, got laid off, or were fired. I took the two weeks I had saved up (during which I packed up and moved out of state) and quit via email right before walking out my apartment door to start my first day at my new job.

If it had been a different company and if my boss hadn't been such a fuckwit I would've given two weeks' notice, though.

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Hugin

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:10 PM
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10. 4 hours.

of course you realize... That works the other way around too.

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MrCoffee

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:12 PM
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11. 2 weeks is a pretty good rule of thumb

unless there's a reason for shortening the 2 week period (like your new, more fabulous, better paying job starts tomorrow), go with 2 weeks

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NoPasaran

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:13 PM
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12. Three weeks is plenty

Two weeks is pretty standard. Of course, I once quit a job over lunchtime and never went back. Some people thought I'd been kidnapped.

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BOSSHOG

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:14 PM
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13. I would suggest you

make every effort to not burn any bridges or put your employer in a bind when you leave.

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NewWaveChick1981

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:20 PM
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14. Two weeks is normal for businesses unless otherwise specified.

I had a contract with a former school that require 60 days' notice, which was ridiculous. That was so they could cover their own lazy asses because they were slow in hiring replacements. :grr: I gave them 30 days when I left, which meant I lost my accrued vacation, but the other employer wasn't willing to wait that long.

30 days is good in most educational or nonprofit settings. So three weeks would be OK at your job as far as I can tell.

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edbermac

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:20 PM
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15. Two weeks is fine, but if I won the lottery...

Edited on Wed Dec-13-06 03:22 PM by edbermac

I'd mail them a postcard from Hawaii telling them to take their job and shove it.

Actually a couple people have resigned from my company and a few months later were back here working again, so it pays to be professional about resignation.

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WernhamHogg

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:22 PM
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16. It does depend on a lot of things

If I really like my boss and/or co-workers and/or the company, I will give them plenty of notice.

If I hate my boss (which has happened more than a few times), I will quit with no notice (since I know they would not give me notice if they planned on firing me).

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azmouse

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:24 PM
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17. I walked out on a job.

I liked the job but grew to hate the boss. She was a bitch through and through. I learned later she was also a Rep when she ran for a local office. Made me even happier I left without notice.

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dysfunctional press

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:25 PM
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18. it depends on the job and the situation...

anywhere from Zero to maybe 4 weeks.

3 weeks is MORE than enough. look at it this way- if they wanted to get rid of you- how much notice do you think they'd give you?

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AllegroRondo

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Wed Dec-13-06 03:39 PM
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19. It depends on WHY I'm leaving

If I found a better job somewhere else, 2 weeks just to be nice.

If I won the lottery, about 5 minutes.

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Jimbo S

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Wed Dec-13-06 04:11 PM
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20. In my field two weeks notice is standard

Edited on Wed Dec-13-06 05:04 PM by Jimbo S

edit: meant to reply to OP.

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