I currently have a retail job, but have accepted a position in my career field. However, my new employer is not sure when my orientation will be - it could be two or three weeks. When should I give notice to my current employer? I can't go without a paycheck, but it wouldn't be fair to leave them at the last minute.
2006-11-09 03:03:39 · 26 answers · asked by HocusPocus 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Give them a three week notice for now, and if you find out you will have to leave a little sooner than that, let them know right away! Thats about as fair as it can get without losing a paycheck!
2006-11-09 03:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by Molly323 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Wait until you get a specific date when the orientation starts and then give notice immediately. Let the new company know you have to know as soon as possible so you can give your current employer proper notice. They will appreciate your honesty and should fully understand.
Also, be ready that your current employer MAY, upon hearing that you are leaving, decide to let you leave right then and there eved if you have given proper notice. Some companies in retail don't trust employees after they have given notice and don't want to take a risk of theft. I am not acussing you of anything, it's just the actions of other people that have done negative/illegal acts in the past that creates these policies. So you may still be without a check. Just be prepared.
2006-11-09 03:12:02 · answer #2 · answered by Joe S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What you need to do is contact your new employeer and let them know that you want to know a definate start date so that you can give a proper notice.
Your new employeer would not want you to up and leave on them with no notice, so they should understand that you want to give your old employeer ample notice.
Plus, while you might not think it right now, you never know when you might need that old retail job back for some reason. If you do not give a proper two week notice you may never be able to get work with that company again. Many companies classify past employees who do not give a proper notice as "non-rehirable."
2006-11-09 03:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by r-factor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends how long you've been in your current job. Also companies usually have guidelines and outline them in their contracts so you should dig yours up and have a read. Generally I would say the usual rule is for employment of less than 3 months - a weeks notice, between 3 months and 6 months - 2 weeks notice, and more than 6 months - 1 months notice. This is how much notice most companies I know like to have. There's no reason to stop working in your current employment until your new job starts, however you may have some paid holiday accrued that your company may suggest you take in lieu of some or all of your notice period.
2006-11-09 03:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by Amy W 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This is a common mistake many females make and it's nothing personal. Never inform your current employer you are leaving for another job until you are signed, sealed and on your way out. If they wanted to fire you (In most all States) they might give you 1 days notice, or enough time to clean out your desk and have you escorted out, for fear you might sabotage something or take a pencil with you. You cannot have loyalty in the work place in today's job market.
2006-11-09 03:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
keep in contact with your new employer let them know your dilemma. If this isn't feasible keep on eye on your time frame and avoid giving your current employer less than 2 weeks notice.
Ive been through this before its a bit stressful but trust me once the time is right you will know it without a doubt. Just take a breath and pay close attention to your time frames keep updated on what your new employers plans are and you'll do just fine.
2006-11-09 03:07:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would tell your new employer that you need at least two weeks notice for the begin date of orientation because you need to give adequate notice to your current employer. Your new employer should be able to comply.
2006-11-09 03:06:02 · answer #7 · answered by schoolot 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2 weeks is usually standard time for giving notice. That way you'll still be working up until you need to leave. Perhaps you could put in your notice & talk with your boss as to your delima about you leaving in either 2 or 3 weeks for your other job. Maybe he/she can work something out with you & you won't have to go without your pay.
2006-11-09 03:06:09 · answer #8 · answered by its_me_horses 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well tell your new employer the situation and that you need at least two weeks notice to give to your other job. They should understand.
2006-11-09 03:06:12 · answer #9 · answered by . . * h o n e y * . . 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell your new employer that you have to have an exact date for the orientation. Do you can give notice to you present employer.
2006-11-09 03:09:10 · answer #10 · answered by dee r 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋