I have an interview on Tuesday and they need me to start asap......and that could be the deciding factor of whether or not I get the job!!!.Then again I don't want to give notice today and not get the job.....sooo.....is a one week notice professional...?
2006-08-24 10:32:12 · 23 answers · asked by AUDREY H 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I'd be suspicious of your new employer. They should always give you two weeks before you can start!
As for your old job, it is best to give two weeks so as not to burn bridges. You might need their contacts in the future. The new job could not work out and then where would you be? A one week notice is unprofessional.
That said, myself and many others have been laid off with only one week's notice, but usually the employer will pay you for another week or more after that (that's what happened in my case). Technically, most companies don't play by the same rules, but you're still expected to.
It bites, but that's how it is.
2006-08-24 10:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not professional but you may be able to swing a deal to get out sooner than that. Two weeks traditionally gives them time to come up with someone else to fill your place and short notice makes it tough to do that. One of my worst experiences though was giving 2 weeks notice and then working those 2 weeks. It was not very enjoyable. You could just tell your current employer that you now have another job (if you get it) and you can only work until ______ day because your new job starts on _____ day. I don't think you will burn bridges if you have been okay as an employee and it seems it wouldn't hurt you any if you have a job to go to. Good Luck!
2006-08-24 10:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your relationship with your company and your boss really, and whether you work in a right-to-work state. Right-to-work states require no notice whatsoever (unfortunately the same goes with firing an employee).
One week is better than many other jobs I've seen. Depending on your job responsibilities, giving the employer a one-week may put them in a bind. If it's something like a sales position or something that has little to no ongoing work, it's likely not a huge deal. Just try to leave with a clean, comfortable attitude. Remember, you'll need references at some point.
Least I've ever given I think was a week and a half, but I was making horrible pay and the job was only temporary anyway. I left no ongoing jobs unfinished.
2006-08-24 10:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Al B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two weeks is the norm.
Burning bridges is not a good idea.
It also may depend on the position(skill level) you are currently in and how easily your current company can replace you. When giving notice be up front with your HR person and maybe they'll understand and not hold it against you.
If the company won't hire you based on this point, it should also raise some red flags as to how this company will treat you once you are their employee.
2006-08-24 10:45:25 · answer #4 · answered by scooba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not really professional.
If this were your absolute dream job, and you can't negotiate a longer lead time, then jump for it and let the chips fall where they may. If this isn't a major improvement in your situation, then I'd be wary about burning the bridge. That said, I've given 2 weeks and been out the door the next day.
You might consider this gem - I understand your timeframe but I am also sensitive to my current employers' needs so I wanted to ask - 2 weeks?
2006-08-24 10:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two weeks is the standard unless you're sure you won't need a reference from your current job for the next ten years. Wait until you get an offer before you do anything. Then tell the new employer that you owe your current employer two weeks notice. They should respect that if they expect to be treated the same way by their employees. If they won't wait for someone they wanted to hire, you probably won't be happy there.
2006-08-24 14:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by misslabeled 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...It is NOT professional to just give a ONE WEEK NOTICE.
It should be a TWO WEEK NOTICE at best...BUT it all depends on the company that you are leaving and if your company can find someone in that short amount of time or not...besides, i'm sure the company that you are going to will understand your situation...you may need to negotiate or renegotiate between yourself and your 2 companies and find some common ground so that all parties are happy and copacetic with each other.
2006-08-24 10:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by rocksolidjra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. Is this job very important to you, and if not accept it now and will lose it. Why not just get it on. Most of time 2 weeks notice is polite. However, when company like to let someone leave, will they give 2 weeks notice?
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2006-08-24 10:37:07 · answer #8 · answered by floralexpert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the terms of your original contract. One week notice is the minimum but a lot of employers ask for 1 month.
If the other job really like you then I'm sure they'll wait an extra day or so for you to work your notice.
2006-08-24 10:35:54 · answer #9 · answered by Dusky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 week is NOT professional and that's called "burning bridges" and you never EVER want to do that, whether its Wall Street or Wally Burgers.
NEVER EVER!
2 weeks minimum. Tell the new company they'd want the same courtesy. If they're that pushy, you just might not want to work for them, see?
2006-08-24 10:41:23 · answer #10 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋