I have been completely miserable at my job and have finally decided to cut my loses and move on. I was only able to give a 1 weeks notice due to the way the pay period fell or wait an entire month and I just couldnt stand it that long
2006-08-11 08:39:49 · 16 answers · asked by fire_fly0434 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
FYI I am leaving my job for a newer higher paying job I am not going to be jobless. Although it would be nice!
2006-08-11 08:55:33 · update #1
I once left a job with only an overnight's notice, because I went to the interview for a new job and I was hired on the spot. The new boss asked me to start work the very next day (it was a school job and classes were starting the next day). I felt bad, so I offered to go back to my old job every afternoon for the first week until they could find someone else to replace me. So in your case, 1 week is better than my overnight notice! Don't sweat it. Good luck on your new job.
2006-08-11 08:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by Angelheart 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I left a job on no notice once (fortunately I was going to have to quit in three weeks anyway).
I had asked for a specific night off, plus an early paycheck to leave town for Christmas.
The boss originally said yes to both without reservations.
About a week later, she reneged and said if I didn't work that night I couldn't get the paycheck early.
After thinking about it for about half an hour and with the boss (coincidentally) away, I told the senior worker who wasn't even a supervisor to tell the boss I was leaving and walked.
2006-08-12 03:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by wmp55 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, don't feel bad about it.
2 weeks notice is the average and the only problem could be when applying for another job.They may ask how much notice you gave to your last job, but even then 1 week should still be okay. Mostly what they don't want to hear is that you walked off the job without any notice at all.
2006-08-11 08:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by Steffi 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Heavens no! Especially if you got a better job. I had an Airline call me at work on my job and wanted to know if I could be there the next day. I told my boss, and he said, man go for it...Money is the name of the game.
2006-08-11 09:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by virginiamayoaunt 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may feel guilty especially if they have treated you well. but depending on the company policy it may be "at Will" meaning they have the right to let you go with/without notice also you can quit the same way. Check it out
2006-08-11 11:01:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your position is easy to refill, why feel bad? Some times you have to just move on. Think... if you had given more notice, you might have lost the better job to someone else.
2006-08-11 11:55:30 · answer #6 · answered by kathylovis 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you know you got to do what you gotta do...i left a job with a 5 minute warning and did not care because they had treated me pretty shabby.and i had been at the job for 3 years.once i gave a 3 week notice and they begged me to stay and offered me more money,but i was packed up and ready to move to fl..they couldn't offer me $ till i was ready to leave...i think it depends on how you have been treated by your boss...don't let it eat you...
2006-08-11 09:12:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of the times now being gracious and givong 2 weeks does not matter and many companies let you go immediately.
2006-08-11 10:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by Ron K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're asking the question, you already feel guilty. And yes, it is polite and proper to give a minimum of two weeks. The main thing is that you may have p-o-ed your company and they may not give you a glowing recommendation.
2006-08-11 08:54:06 · answer #9 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ummmm...a weeks long enough. And anyways, with high employment people are searching for jobs so it will be easy to replace you. Good luck with your adventures in life with no job.
2006-08-11 08:44:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋