Some say two weeks, some say you don't have too, some say it depends on how long you've been there. I would not mind giving two weeks except that I really don't want to work between Christmas and New Year's eve, and I'd like to have a week rest before starting another job...
2006-12-15 16:16:21 · 10 answers · asked by Nadine B 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The question you need to ask yourself is "do I want to quit and burn a bridge with this company, as well as not be able to use them as a reference for my job?"
In my state, employment is at will, meaning that they can fire you or you can quit, without notice, without providing a reason.
However, I never burn a bridge, and always give at least 2 weeks notice (that depends on if I've found a new job and told them I can start in 2 weeks), but if I'm just burned out and I'm in a position where I don't have to work, I give them 30 days notice...I also give longer notices if I'm in a job that is specialized to where they need time to train a new employee to do what I did.
Also consider, if you're considering going on unemployment while searching for a new job, not giving a 2 weeks notice will hack off your old company, and they may very well dispute it, which will hold you off from receiving that compensation.
Hope it helps.
2006-12-15 16:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take into account how easy or difficult it will be for your employer to replace you. If it will be relatively easy and training the new employee is not an issue you can give a little less notice, but if replacing you and training a new employee will be difficult for the employer you should try to give as much notice as possible. Two weeks minimum and possibly more depending on your job duties and complexity.
2006-12-16 00:25:24 · answer #2 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all don't quit until you have another job in line. That would be quite silly to do. It's appropriate to give at least 2 weeks for the one important reason...
You need a reference...if you quit without a 2wk notice, you might get a crappy recommendation from this job for a future job. I was always taught to never burn your bridges...Ever. You never know who you will need. Think about the future before you think about the present. Best wishes...
2006-12-16 00:25:36 · answer #3 · answered by MadameJazzy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should seriously consider at least 10 days, never burn a bridge you might have to cross again.
Leaving on good or even better terms is a great way for on going referrals when you might need to list them. Your former employer will most likely never forget you and you want them to have good things to say about you and also how you left. If you leave them in a lurch, they will past it on to the next expected employer and that's not a good thing for you!
I was an enlisted nurse(LVN) for the 20yrs,I was in the military, I would often work part-time in the local hospitals and they would obviously ask me for past employers, it worked for me, I 99.99% of the time got that job I was seeking. I ounce returned to Texas where I was still certified, I was retired by then, I interviewed on Monday, and started to work(orientation) the next morning!
2006-12-16 00:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by ricardo v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks
2006-12-16 00:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by piethedog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, in America we give a two-week notice.
2006-12-16 00:25:21 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fair thing to do is to give two weeks notice and maybe even more, if you can.
The more time you give....the better for you.
2006-12-16 00:21:20 · answer #7 · answered by markmywordz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the general rule is the same as how many weeks of vacation you have.
2006-12-16 00:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by Chrisusc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
two weeks out of respect
2006-12-16 00:22:52 · answer #9 · answered by meg_509 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 weeks if ya wanna be on good terms..
2006-12-16 00:19:29 · answer #10 · answered by Hot Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋