I was offered a job today making $10,000 more a year than what I am currently making, the dilemma i am facing is that company needs me to start immediately, possibly this Monday. This leaves me with no time to put in my two weeks notice. I have never left a job on bad terms and if i was to quit with no advance notice it would leave my current job in a great strain, since we are currently short-handed. I would hate to miss out on a great oppurtunity if i turn down this offer, but then again I would hate to leave my current job in such a mess. Any suggestions?
2006-10-06 16:53:46 · 11 answers · asked by rmv1504 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
i agree that a 2 week notice is important, but 10k is a lot of money...dont turn it down, im sure that your current employer would understand...however ask the new one if they can let you at least give a week notice...i am sure that they would appreciate your concern for your current employer, as it shows a sign of loyalty...if not..see if you can work both for a while,,,even if you can only put in a few hours at the old job, to help them get through until they find a new employee
2006-10-06 17:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by dalilvr333 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In this situation, you have two competing objectives: the need to satisfy your new employer and your desire to leave your old company on professional terms and adhere to your own standard of professionalism. You should balance these objectives as best you can.
There's a few details you don't include in your question, such as 'are these companies competitors in the same industry', 'why are you indispensable in your new job', and 'how difficult will it be to replace you in your old job' (or even how will your old employer react to your announcement? Will they fire you immediately? Some companies will terminate employees who give notice on the day that notice is given).
If your old company wants notice, and your new employer wants you to start immediately, one of the things you can do is to split time between both companies. This may require some overtime from you, but perhaps you could take work three days at your new employer and two days with your old one (and help them train whatever temp they hire or whatever person they switch into your job). Or perhaps you could work from 7 AM to 2 PM at one job, and then go to the other. If you are really needed by your new company, you can probably work something out between the two. You should tell your employer that your commitment to your old employer is the same type of professional commitment you intend to bring to the new job, and that you will work very hard to accomodate the company's needs, both now and in the time after you fully leave your old position.
I'd be concerned if the new employer did not find some way to allow you to accomodate the old employer. If the new employer only seems to care about his or her needs and doesn't care about your outside commitments, that is already a big red flag as to whether this is a good position for you - $10000 raise or no $10000 raise.
Since your old job is short-handed, they might not want to lose you - don't be shocked if they counter-offer you more money when you give notice on Monday.
Best of luck in whatever you do.
2006-10-06 17:27:19 · answer #2 · answered by LA_kinda_guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would approach your potential new boss and tell him you need to give 2 weeks notice as a matter of courtesy to your old employer. Explain that you have never left a company without giving notice and think it's only fair to your old boss that he be given time to replace you or at least notice that you are leaving so he can make other plans. I think the new boss will respect that. Plus if you don't handle it this way the new boss may think that you will leave your new job the same way, without notice and screw him. Also if the new job doesn't work out you may end up having to go back to the old job and hopefully your old boss will look at the professional way you left the job to begin with and hire you back. Don't burn bridges. Any worthwhile job or boss can wait 2 weeks.
2006-10-06 17:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by ellikat21114 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the job, let your employer know that you have a opportunity that you can't walk away from and that the pay difference is something you can not walk away from. If you are short handed already that means other people have already left for a better opportunity, don't miss the boat, it is your turn.
Some times management will come back and offer you more money but, don't take it. If they offer more money ask them why you weren't worth it yesterday. If you were looking for a new job there must be a reason.
2006-10-06 18:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by scott B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you need to look at it in several different ways, maybe you should let your new boss know that in good faith you would not be able to leave your job with out a notice cause you would never do that to his company either. that you are a person of your word i don't think if this company is telling you to just up and leave that is the company that you would want to work for anyways. that just means that they care about them selves and are sneaky people. if they really want you they will wait even if it is a week notice. but i am with you it is hard just to walk out on some one like that cause it would suck if they did that to you. it is not fair that you have to put a notice but if they are going to fire you then they don't care about anything but them selves we get no notice but you have to be the bigger person and do what is right and i think it really depends on a lot of things how long have you been there, what kind of place and job are you leaving for, and so on. My brother moved from one state to the other he gave a notice they waited for him but never gave him what they said they would get it in writing before you just quit your other job.
2006-10-06 17:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by trena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them about the offer - you won't loose money but if for any reason the start date is changed (and often employers do just because of internal things like availability of someone to look after you on the first day) then you should continue to sign on and hand in your ES40 booklet as soon as you start. Well done on getting a job. Good luck.
2016-03-28 00:31:13 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very good that you have a sound offer. Dont worry, if you have good relations with your current employer in respect of your performance and reputation in the organzation. You can request him to waived off you notice period as SPECIAL CASE, also mention that you are feeling so sarrow to leave this job in this way. I hope that they will waive off your notice period. If you did not join new assignement, your current employer will not offer you the same status, they will not take care about you, its you only can take care about you. You are good, they will be good to you. Just go head. God bless you.
2006-10-06 17:28:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest that you explain your situation both to your future employer and current employer.
It seems a bit odd to me that your new employer is asking you to start so early -- but if you understand their business urgency, and feel comfortable about it, maybe that's okay....
Pls mention to your current employer your wish to move to a new job ASAP (they are asking you to start this Monday, if you are excited about their new resonsibilities/work, pls also mention), and their offer ($10,000 plus).
If you work Mon - Fri, and your current office is shut down on weekends, don't bother calling your current boss during the weekdend to create confusion. (He/She probably won't be able to make the decision alone)
If you need to inform your new employer during the weekend (that you will start working from this Monday or not), just tell them that your current boss is out of reach, and you will need to speak with him/her on Monday (so Monday start is not an option).
2006-10-06 17:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by Green Peach 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing you can do. You have to do what's best for yoourself. They should understand that. You'll be putting your current company in a bind, but its not your fault. Why don't you ask them to match your new job offer? Where would you rather work? If you're leaving b/c of the money only, its worth a shot.
2006-10-06 17:04:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
would they like you to strart then, or really need you to? I mean if they are willing to bring you on board then they may be able to work out 2 weeks, or split the difference, see if you can get a week? Tough place to be, but you have to go with the place that offers the most future for you.
good luck
2006-10-06 17:03:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋