cause you found a better one...
2006-06-28 09:51:59 · 105 answers · asked by esthellar28 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Give 2 weeks notice.
2006-06-28 09:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by erin7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on this:
Excelent Boss: 2 Weeks
Good Boss: 1 Week
So So Boss: 1/2 a week
Bad Boss: 1 Day
Asshole Boss: Make sure it's a really busy day, where he is expecting you to work and probably put in some overtime. Also make sure you are the only one that has keys to the business, make appointments for all the angry customers, forward the calls to a disconected phone, dont give him notice and ditch the job.
2006-07-06 14:33:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether you have been treated properly or not, the basic time to inform the boss is generally 2 weeks. I would, if possible, give the boss a month's notice. It showed that you took extra time and concern about him and how he could find a replacement for your job. Quite naturally, if you have found a better job situation, you don't want to lose out on it. You must think about how important it is for you. Whom do you want to please the most? The old boss who may or may not have made it so satisfactory for you. Or, the new boss, who sounds most likely to fit your situation better. Read Psalm 35 to (Plead My Cause) and let God lead you. Then read Psalm 4 for (Safety and Protection) against unknown occurrences. Remember this, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" - Romans 8:31. I wish you the very best in your new future with God's coverage. You can't lose. Peace and God Bless.
2006-07-11 16:19:55 · answer #3 · answered by In God We Trust 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "proper" time is usually 2 weeks. But if you like your boss and\or the company you work for, give them as much time as you can so that they can find a replacement. You don't want to burn any bridges by doing the "cut and run". You may need them for a reference in the future, or may even want your old job back. Leave on the best terms possible.
2006-07-04 19:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by jeffma807 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The standard time is two weeks. But in many professions it can be as long as a month if the job requires a large amount of training for a replacement.
But then again if you already have a new job offer and they want you next week it's not uncommon to give short notice. Your existing job will not like it but it's somewhat up to you as to what kind of reputation you want to leave behind. And if your new job really wants you that bad, waiting two weeks shouldn't be a problem, specially since that's probably the minimum they would expect as well.
2006-06-28 09:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most courteous option would be to tell the boss as soon as you have the new job in the bag. However, you don't want to end up having to train a replacement before you leave. 2 weeks is the generally accepted practice. Good luck.
2006-06-28 09:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by Aemilia753 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like most every one has said 2 weeks but there are extenuating circumstances. If the boss is harassing you, or the work environment has become hostile, you fill in the blank. The appropriate action would be to compile a list of your duties. Let's say for a 30 day period, everything you are responsible for. List expectations. Tips for new hire to step in and perform well enough until they develop their own routine. Give them every detail you can from how the boss takes his coffee to how to unjam the printer or who to ask for help. When you must go, you must go. Just help make the transition easier for company and coworkers.
2006-06-28 10:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by scgleason74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! THIS is how you are telling me you are quitting? Gee, all you had to do is come into my office.
I want you to stay. How about if I triple your salary? Okay, okay. I will give you the breaks you've been wanting, but come on....lunch breaks? You can eat while you work, just don't get crumbs in the goods.
And I will agree to pay you time and 1/5 if you work overtime. Gee, it's more than I am paying the OTHER employees during overtime.
Vacations? Gee, if you can afford a vacation, then you are making some darn good money here and I think you should think of your retirement before you blow all your money on vacations, so no....no vacations.
Next time you want to quit, talk to me. Don't tell me here, for crying out loud!
2006-07-12 06:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The standard is 2 weeks but if you are at a job like mine who has been on a "raise freeze" for the WHOLE 3yrs Ive been here but expect you to do more work, with a boss that is incredibly nosy & lazy, then Id tell them as soon as I found out & use the rest of my accrued vacation time after I tell them to kiss off.
2006-07-06 06:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by WhatheHell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my area we're required by law to give 2 weeks notice. But some places have a high turnover and usually don't mind if you give less. I once gave absolutely no notice at one job (it was at a call center) and they understood completely. I didn't find out until the day of my final shift that I was hired at the new place. But personally I would have felt better if I could give 2 weeks notice.
2006-07-04 11:22:25 · answer #10 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Professional courtesy is generally 2 weeks. If you have a good working relationship with your boss and have the option of giving them more time, go for it.
A lot of big companys will make you ineligiblie for rehire if you give less than 2 weeks notice. Regardless of the type of employee you were with the company.
2006-06-28 10:11:13 · answer #11 · answered by Gracie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋