Should the employer just cut his the last check after the two week notice expires... or should the employer to something special (and additional thank you)?
We have a small business and my father is old school and say's no. I say yes.
What do you think?
2007-01-12 16:41:52 · 9 answers · asked by Mark V 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I recently spent two years of my life carying a very small company on my back as the only employee outside of the owner and off-and-on family help. I did receive a nice thank you bonus when I quit to move on to a job with a place for advancement.
2007-01-12 16:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by moonman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nine years is a long time, and I believe that yes, you should do something special, no matter how small. It will give the employee a reason to leave feeling happy and appreciated. I work at a national dollar store chain. One employee just left after 8 1/2 years and nothing was done( I gave her something though). She was so upset. I was appalled. An employee dedicates all that time in their life and walks away without a thank you? No, that is wrong. Do something little- a cake, a card, flowers. Just let them know that they were appreciated. Good question!
2007-01-12 16:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by looloo1122 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on a number of factors. Nine years is quite a long time in this day and age. It would be a nice gesture to do something special to mark the employee leaving, even if only a token gesture.
2007-01-12 16:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by richard555 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like having a piece of candy in class.....if you have enough for everyone then you can have it.
meaning....if you give this employee a send off, then every employee will need a send off. this is why dad says no...he see's the future expense of them all past this one.
if anything include a nice letter thanking them for the time worked, maybe even include a bonus check that is kept between you and the employee. something more personal will go a lot farther than a party.
2007-01-12 16:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I left a job after 12 years. I gave 300 percent to the company. I did nothing wrong and left on good terms with owner. I received nothing, not even a thank you. Needless to say I have no good things to say about this company or would refer any new business to them. I think that sums it up.
2007-01-12 16:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would show some appreciation. Even if it is just a small lunch. Doesn't have to be extravagent, but show them you care. They have been there for a long time they deserve a little recognition.
2007-01-12 16:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by viscomunderground 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with your dad. The average person will have six or seven careers over their life time. This is just the end of one and beginning of another.
2007-01-12 16:46:05 · answer #7 · answered by Goofy Foot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think an additional thank you is in order if he was a good employee......shows that his work wasnt for nothing.....
2007-01-12 16:45:46 · answer #8 · answered by Krystina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a party.... Deep down he would enjoy it, but he may never admit it...
2007-01-12 16:46:08 · answer #9 · answered by bliden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋