I am almost certain I got a job I interviewed for last week, if so, my issue is a co-worker of mine just gave her 2 week notice this past Friday and today they called her and told her don't worry about finishing the next 2 weeks! My current employer is very small and once you violate that since of trust and loyalty they are so upset they don't even want to see you for the next two weeks... it's like. Go now... good luck to you...
Should I waste my time giving notice, or just leave and avoid the drama? Plus they're going to be even more upset since as of today we're short one person! I'll make two! Yikes!
2006-10-02 08:21:44 · 9 answers · asked by Jamie D 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Dear Miss, My advice to you is. NEVE RNEVER leave a job without having a written job offer / contract from your new employer. Once you have it you can give them your 2 week notice. If they don't like it and they trell you go now well congratulations you just got a 2 week paid break before you start your new position. Remember business is business the way your company thinks of you the way you should think of them. It is your life not your family. If you were moving out of your parents house to live with your BF or you got married would you be concerned what your parents would think of you. Well too bad this life and people do move on and up the ladder of employment. GO ahead give the two notice once you have a job offer in your hand and it is all LEGALLY confirmed. Verbal promises and gentlemen agreements do not count in today's business environment.
Good luck ....
2006-10-02 09:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until you get the new job offer. Then I would go ahead and give the two weeks notice. If they tell you good by then don't worry about it and take two weeks vacation or call the new employer and tell them you can start earlier than you expected.
As far as your present company being short handed, that is their own fault. The other person gave them the two weeks notice and so should you but if they just tell you to go, then it is their own fault they are short handed. You and the other person have given them the opportunity to keep you and hire a replacement and train them. If they choose not to take you up on that opportunity then that is their choice.
2006-10-02 15:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you described that happened with your co-worker is very, very common regardless of the size of the company. Once an employee has stated they're leaving, few companies want them around in case they might want to wreak a little havoc before they go.
Still, it's good politics to give notice in order to preserve the relationship, but you can probably be certain they'll ask you not to come back. That, ot they'll try to negotiate for you to stay, which I would advise against.
As you can see, the company holds no loyalty to employees, so don't bend over backward worrying about their business. But I should caution you not to do ANYTHING until you have that job in hand.
2006-10-02 16:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by misslabeled 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never quit your job unless you are absolutely positive you have another one. You can ask your new employer if it would be possible to give a two week notice but you feel it will not be honored when you give it. FYI, Most companies do not let you work out the 2 weeks unless they plan on offering you money to stay.
2006-10-02 15:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by drctrutops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should still give notice. There doesn't have to be drama. If they tell you not to bother to come in for that next two weeks, then don't. But you don't want them to be able to tell your next employer that you failed to give notice. YOu should do the honorable thing. I know it means you might have to go two weeks without income, which is a big sacrifice. If you desperately need the money, you could consider making a different decision. Other people being upset is not your responsibililty. Remain calm.
2006-10-02 15:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends... Did they keep paying the person when they told them to go home and not worry about finishing the next 2 weeks ?
If so, give notice.
If not, just let them know that you are leaving on the last day... then, when they say that it wasn't right to leave without notice - you can tell them... "oh well"... and not feel bad.
2006-10-02 15:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by Music Fan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give your proper two weeks because that is loyalty because u thiught enough of them to even tel them.That isnt a cult you can move on and prosper in your life you dont owe your life to them b/c they employed you with a job.They may be a little upset but if you ever need to go back they will take you back b/c you have built that trust factor w/them.If you dont they'll never even consider taking you back.Dont burn your bridges.Good Luck!
2006-10-02 15:31:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No matter what, you should still give your notice (if you got the job). It won't be your fault if they don't accept it (which is their right). I wouldn't worry about it, let them be upset, you will be moving on to bigger and better things. Good Luck and Hopefully Congratulations!
2006-10-02 15:25:51 · answer #8 · answered by GreeneyedCowgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always give 2 weeks notice, it will help you with future employers
2006-10-02 15:30:20 · answer #9 · answered by ME 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋