I work for an ad agency that's run by a pair(yeah, they r married) of goons. The agency is well, going to the dogs. I've been here for a year and made a lot of things happen. Cheques for one. So, I'm..what you would call a star performer. Now, over 10 people have left in the past few months..and I want to too. B'coz I've found myself a job in a great place, with a great new boss. I'll have to give 1 month's notice but thanks to my present company's policy (or the lack of it) I won't get paid for that month! So, if I'm not going to get paid, I'd obviously rather tae a holiday than work, right? Now, my present boss pampers me a great deal and would emotionally blackmail me into anything. Help! How do I give some great excuses to stop working and NOT have to give notice?
2006-06-23 19:14:25 · 12 answers · asked by Dumbchick 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Skipper, Skipper, Skipper, why do you have to give a month's notice? I never heard of this. Is this goonies rule? You mention cheques as a problem; have your paychecks bounced? That would certainly be an excuse to leave without notice, BUT I would get the "job in a great place with a great new boss to write a Letter of Intent that actually promises/guarantees the job before you do anything. You say that your present boss pampers you a great deal, but are you being compensated for the business you're bringing in? Also, when you took this job, did the goonies give you a written job description? If so, how many other responsibilities have been added that go far beyond the written job description. Since over 10 people have left in the past few months (you didn't say they were let go), I would be taking a good hard look at the working environment. Have you also taken on much of the other 10 people's work or have they been replaced? I would call a 10 person turnover in "the past few months" an unstable work environment.
Only you can tell if they've treated you fairly, goons or not. If they have, I would get one week's vacation pay and then tell them before you go off for a week but AFTER you have received a check, that you are giving two weeks' notice, so will help train someone for a week when you return. REMEMBER: DON'T DO ANYTHING UNTIL YOU GET THE LETTER OF INTENT FROM THE "NEW JOB". As far as stopping working and not giving notice, it's not right. Giving them a week in training a new person is still pushing, but no notice at all if they have been at all fair with you isn't right. You know that or you wouldn't be writing. :=)
2006-06-23 19:33:30 · answer #1 · answered by Serena 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your contract of employment states that you have to give one months notice then that is what you have to give. Most employers would be prepared to negotiate an earlier release, however if your current employers are as bad as you make out then you are probably stuck with giving them the full month.
That month being unpaid is another matter. Company policy or not you cannot be forced to work for no pay. If there is such a policy then I am certain that it is unlawful. You should seek advice from your local Citizens Advice Bureau - Whilst the company may be able to insist that you work your notice you also have the right to be paid for that month.
2006-06-23 19:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by John H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to give a two week notice without much detail other than you are taking another job. This is your right. anything else is "Dumafash"! In the 36 years that I have been working no one has ever given a monthes notice. Thats a con, nothing more or less. Give your notice, do your two week and then walk. If it gets messy and you cannot handle it, walk. Prepair yourself before hand so that you have what you need to get you through the transition period from one gig to another. Just remember a two week notice is all you have to give. Be prepaired though. If it gets weird or manipulative then leave. Regards, Ammo
2006-06-23 19:48:03 · answer #3 · answered by ammoconfidential 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give 2 weeks notice, and then change jobs. That is the right thing to do. You must get paid, for the time you are working, that's the law. By giving less than 2 weeks notice, you might be putting your employer in a tough spot. If you want to change jobs, because it will benefit your future, then you should do it. You shouldn't let anyone talk you in to anything, that's not in your best interest. No excuses are necessary, when you are leaving one job, for a better job. The less said, the better.
2006-06-23 19:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the company you are working for now that is run by the goons won't even pay you for that month, then I say just walk out the door since you already have a job waiting. Why be loyal to people who have not treated you well and want you to work for them for a month without pay.
2006-06-23 19:19:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you quit before giving two week notice i would never use them as a refrence. I would talk to there HR dept. and explain the situation to them and come to an agreement.
2016-03-27 02:43:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have to pay you if you work. that's the law. and you only have to give the equivalent of one pay period's notice. However, there is nothing stopping you from just walking out. Ifthey don't give you your last pay, go to the labour board.
2006-06-23 19:20:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mess up at work so they'll be glad to see you go without a month's notice.
2006-06-23 19:20:03 · answer #8 · answered by Gal in red 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
say you need immediately to go take care of a sick relation who lives far away.
What can they do about that, this person REALLY needs your help!
2006-06-23 19:23:14 · answer #9 · answered by jewel of the nile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them you are dealing with mental illness and you need time off FOREVER
2006-06-23 21:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by Cat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋