i gave my 2 weeks notice, but didn't finish doing the 2 weeks. what are your thoughts?

Answer 1

Well, I read what some other people wrote before me and a few were quite rude. Number one I would take into consideration the type of employment it was; If it were a professional job then it is great if you can complete your two weeks notice before terminating your employment, but at the same time if it is a more casual employer they may be indifferent to your notice or a lack thereof. Also you can take into account the fact that larger corporations are all about the bottom line, you might ruffle their feathers by leaving early but you shouldn't lose sleep over that because if it was in their best interest (depending on state labor laws) they would escort you out the door in a heart beat.
So.. my thought, don't worry, especially if you are in your younger years because you always have time to build a great work history with other employers. And when you go in to interview with another company they do tend to listen to both sides of the story, say you get a bad reference from this last company and your new prospective employer questions you on why you didn't complete your two weeks you can simply tell them you had to move on and pursue new opportunities and assure them that if hired on with them you would be fully committed to the company and surely be an asset.

Answer 2

Giving a 2 week notice is not mandatory. It is a courtesy to do that but at the same time if you told your work that you would work the full 2 weeks you should have. You gave your word and you didn't follow through. Your previous employer is not allowed to give you a bad reference based on you leaving early.

Answer 3

that you were genrous on even trying to keep the 2weeks maybe you should of but at least you made an effort i mean you really do not have to give to weeks notice. I just hope you at least gave a week. well if not all well its done now just look for a new job and hope you left on good terms so you can get a good recomedation that is the only reason why ppl give two weeks ne way.

Answer 4

I don't see any problem with that but make sure:
1. You are not contractually obligated to complete the notice otherwise you may be sued for breach of contract.
2. You don't need a reference from your ex-employers.
3. You don't annoy anyone you plan to remain friends with.

Otherwise, enjoy your time off!

Answer 5

Did they pay you for your full time there? This is a legal requirement whether you worked your notice or not. Worst case scenario is if you didn't complete your notice and it was in your contract they CAN take you to court but it will be worth nothing to them so I would say 99.9% of employers wouldn't go down that route. Just a shame if you need a reference as they might not be very willing.

Answer 6

Two weeks notice is a polite time buffer for your company to find a replacement. If they told you it wouldn't be necessary, then it's not. If they need the time to replace you and you don't show up, then they'll probably be pissed and give you a bad reference.

Answer 7

I don't think anyone really does. It's like "here's my 2 weeks...." and you're thinking "don't be suprised if I just don't show up one of these days."
Hopefully I can put my 2 weeks in at this crappy restaraunt soon.

Answer 8

I really wouldn't worry too much about it. Your next employer can only ask your previous employer the dates in which you worked there. They cannot ask why you quit or the situation.

Answer 9

for what reason? just because. Well, now you're going to have explain to you're future employers why. Nobody wants to be stuck short and they may look at you as unreliable.

Answer 10

You made a commitment in writing then you broke it?

Not nice. If you're going to tell a lie, try not to document it.