work/employment?

Question

why is it when you hand in your notice to your employer they start getting cocky with you? is it better in future not to hand in notice?
i have left a couple jobs on bad terms, and determined to leave this one on good terms, however since it getting closer to my leaving date they tend to get less flexible and mark me down for silly little issues that just wernt an issue before?
is there any reason for this?

Answer 1

You should always give notice. For you're own sake.
Leaving on bad terms is a nightmare for both you and your employer.

If you give and work you notice you're more likely to get a better reference, which is always handy.

A good employer shouldnt get moody when you leave. They may have invested time and money into you, but you have done the like by working hard etc.

If anyhting an employer should be happy for you personally that you are off to bigger and brighter things. In an ideal world they might try to sway you into staying with a promotion, or more responsibility or a pay rise.

I personally feel the biggest reason to give notice though, is so that your employer can arange replacement cover for you in time, meaning your colleagues ( who are often friends ) will not be left with a mountain of work when you do go.

Good Luck with your new job though!

Answer 2

Definately better to leave on good terms as your references will matter at some point in your career. My last job was with a company who Id stayed with for 4 years and knew all the Head Office bigwigs and got on well with them until I handed in my notice and then for the 4 weeks, I got all the rubbish jobs and got pulled up for silly mistakes, this upset me too but when I did leave the references I got were fantastic so persevere it will be to your advantage in the end.
It comes down to jealousy that youve found somewhere youd rather be, annoyance that they are losing a good worker and stress that they have got to fill your position and train someone new which can be costly. So do as they are doing, they are thinking of themselves so you just get on with your notice and think about yourself and your future job....Good Luck x

Answer 3

Pettiness, you're leaving them! Not all employers are like that, you just haven't found decent people to work for. It's always best to give at least two weeks written notice, and is the professional way to leave a job. Keep doing the right thing; you'll find the right people to work for, and will be glad that you behaved in a professional manner. Good luck!

Answer 4

they are annoyed that you are leaving that is all. It is always best to work your notice and leave on good terms with the employer specially as you may need them for future reference one day. Good luck with your new job.

Answer 5

Don't worry, even I am stumped.

Some bosses and employers just behave totally weird when their employees are 'flying the nest'.

Best thing, always behave as well as you can. One day, they might look back and say:
"You know, I was really a D1ck when s/he was leaving, and they were the best I had"

Remember, do good.

Answer 6

They are p*ssed off that you are leaving - they are losing a good worker (I hope!) and have to go to the inconvenience and expense of finding a replacement, plus all the upheaval of having to settle someone in. They'd like you to stay!!

Answer 7

they are playing mind games making you feel of lesser worth,don't take any notice of these people go to your new job with confidence.well done and good luck in your new employ

Answer 8

Bitterness! As long as you remain professional while serving out your notice period at work they really should do the same...

Answer 9

Yeah i know what you mean. I wouldn't worry about it you will forget them the moment you walk out the door.

Answer 10

my old boss waited til the week i was leaving to tell me i was one of his best employees, they just like to play mind games!!!!