Do you HAVE to give 2 weeks??

Question

I just got a very insulting raise at my work of 1%. I have been there for 3 years now.
I have been given a wonderful new job opportunity, and they want me to start Monday. I told them I needed to give some sort of notice at work even if it was a week.
My question is do you think a week is good enough considering the insulting raise I just received?? On top of all of that my boss wouldnt let me leave work the other day when my 1 year old have a temp of 104.5!

What do you think I should do??

Answer 1

You really only have to give two weeks notice if you want a good referral from that employer. It is unlikely that they will come after you to sue you or anything like that.

Answer 2

Two weeks notice is usual business etiquette, bosses talk to each other, and you don't want to get off on the wrong foot with your new boss. Your old boss sounds like a pig, so he could be vindictive. And you're right, a 1% raise stinks, but try to hang in there for a little longer, and be superwoman. Do everything your boss asks, and a little more. It will be hard, but you want a good recommendation. Make a short-timers list on a calendar and x out each day until you leave, and leave on good terms, even if it kills you. Good luck on the new job!!!

Answer 3

It is common business courtesy for two weeks, and in some jobs, up to four weeks, depending on the responsibilities involved.

If you don't have a contract, you are free to do whatever you please.

If you lose this opportunity by waiting two weeks, then jump. If not, I'd give two weeks.

Remember too - your new employer is noticing how you handle this situation. If they know that you are unhappy in the current job but still give two weeks' notice, they will understand that you are demonstrating business courtesy - and are less likely to do the same thing to THEM.

Answer 4

People want to call it the right thing to do, but have you ever seen a company give a worker two weeks notice?
You are the only person looking out for you. do it.

Answer 5

yes, a one week notice is much better than up and leaving, it may not be te wanting tme of two weeks, but one week is long enough, even if they dont like the one week notice then ou'll have a better and more paying ob comming up, so id say yes, tell em one week

Answer 6

You don't have to give 2 weeks specilaly if you already got a new job.

Answer 7

My current employer requires a two week notice or we don't get paid for any built-up vacation or personal time we haven't used yet. It is written in our employee policy manual.

Answer 8

It's not mandatory normally, just the right thing to do. If it means losing a job over it, than leave early.

Answer 9

2 weeks is what the ask for. but you can give a week.

Answer 10

if you can show that your work is organised and ready to hand over to your colleagues, the boss should be OK