When should I quit my job?

Question

I just had 2 1/2 weeks off for my wedding. Now, that I am married I am going to start working with my husband. When should I quit my job?
Do you think I should wait a little while since I just had 2 weeks off?

Answer 1

Give your boss a reasonable amount of notice before you quit your job. How long have you been with the company? How long would it take to train someone in your position?

Give at least a minimum of two weeks notice, but a month would be nicer, so that your boss has time to fill the position and get someone trained before you leave.

Answer 2

It depends on how loyal you feel towards your current employer and whether or not you want a good recommendation from them in the future. Generally, you should give at least 2 weeks notice. The fact that you were just off for 2 1/2 weeks doesn't really come into play unless you'd feel bad about leaving so soon after. Also, you may not want to burn any bridges in case there's a possibility that you may want to work for them again someday.

Answer 3

It depnds on how long you have been there. Are you close with your boss? Have they been exceptionally giving to you - whether with time off, etc.? Don't burn any bridges. You never know if you made need them as a reference down the road. I would wait 1 month, then give a 2 week notice. However, if is unbearable, or the situation does not allow you to stay this long, I would wait a min. of 2 weeks to give a 2 week notice.

Answer 4

Give at least two weeks notice, as it is a small world and you never know when you will have to deal with these people again.

If they have treated you well, then KB has a very good idea. However., make sure it is not totally open ended so that someone comes on board quickly. Perhaps you can tell them you will be happy to do knowledge transfer to someoneelse at the group for a mutually agreeable period of time 2-4 weeks.

Good luck on your new endeaver and marriage.

Answer 5

Thats up to you! I would go ahead and give them 2 weeks notice now so they have that time to find a replacement for u! That way you dont leave them short handed and it will still be a great reference for the future!!! You are obviously extremely excited about working with your new hubby- Congradulations by the way!!!! So your heart is NOT going to be in your old job now! Give 2 weeks notice and start your new life and career with your hubby!

Answer 6

Yes, but not to long! When are you going to start working with your husband? You should find out when and then put a 2 to 4 wk notice before you leave your job! Explain it to your boss, get a written recommendation before you leave, and put in a written note of your decision to quit your job!

Answer 7

Assuming that you do not have an employment contract, I would quit as soon as I have the new job lined up. As a professional courtesy, I would give two weeks notice.

Answer 8

Consider only what works best for you. Likely no one at your job would hesitate to fire you if it suited the company's interests. Give only the notice that is legally requried. Often there is no notice required depending on the state you work in or your contract with the company.

Answer 9

You should have quit your job and given notice about 4 weeks ago so they would have time to train someone else and you knew you weren't going to be going back.

Answer 10

If you have another job lined up, and health insurance covered, do your current job a favor and submit your notice. You aren't doing anyone any good by staying on, when they should be starting to look for a suitable replacement. it might be nice to say you are willing to stay until a replacement is found, so you don't screw them over and leave them short handed.