I was hired under a certain set of circumstances; i.e., I negotiated and accepted the position based on those. After six months, none of the agreed upon benefits, conditions, etc have been met by my employer. It's time to part ways. I've brought this up several times--documented in email form--and if they aren't going to live up to their half of the bargain, do I have to give the customary notice?
2007-01-24 11:49:09 · 7 answers · asked by jobseekeratl 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It's always a good thing to give notice; whether it's for two weeks or less is strictly according the guidelines of your employment. Just walking off the job can be considered "job abandonment" and that can place a really big black mark on your employment record.
I would give the two weeks' notice they asked for, get the new position, and then seek to recoup your losses from your former employer. Even if you have to resort to legal channels if need be.
2007-01-24 11:52:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although legally you don't have to, it's better than you do.
Exactly by law, notice is resignation is not required. You are perfectly entitled to quit a job that day regardless of your senority, length od employment and role at the company. Now in the legal world there is something called "professioanl courtesy" and this is conduct that a judge can factor in to his decision if you are sued for something else at the same time. In the case of resignation, the amount of notice should be quivalent to your senority, length of employment and role. It's to allow the employer enough time to recruit a replacement for you. In your case, two weeks is sufficient.
Now, it's allows best to leave an employer on good terms. Listen, everyone encounters a bad employer during their working career (usually more!) It is tempting to try to get back at them somehow but really, there's nothing material to gain yet something to lose. First is a bad reference. You worked there 6 months and likely you will put it on your resume. Someone at a potential employer may know someone at that place and perform a discreet reference check and you lose the potential job!! Here's another one. What if you're hard up for a job and this former employer could hire you. Well, because you left on bad terms, they decline. Now you really lose!! No job at all!!
Here's what you do. You give them 2 weeks notice. Hey, it's not so bad! When they ask why you are leaving, don't mention that they failed to live up to their promises. You say it INDIRECTLY, "I found this new position in which they offered me <1>, <2> and <3>" Leave it to the manager/management to realize they failed to give you what they promised. It's much more powerful but doesn't burn your bridge with them. You didn't accuse them of failing to live up to their promises. This way you will still get a good reference and can return in the future if you're desperate for work.
I know it's tempting to want to get back at them but the working world is very unfair this way.
2007-01-24 21:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by almcneilcan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you dont, its just professional to give a 2 week notice. But under those circumstances I would just give maybe a week notice or until the end of the week. Usually in law offices, they let you go that day, so you never know if they really want you to stay.
2007-01-24 19:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by Fun N Sun 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One thing to consider is a possible unfavorable report if any potential employer contacts this company...that is not to say that giving 2 weeks notice would prevent that if there are hard feelings surrounding the whole thing.
If that doesn't worry you, pick up your check and leave.
2007-01-24 20:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by marlio 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't REALLY have to give 2 weeks.....but I say never..., never burn your bridges. Yes.. I agree ... if they didn't live up to the end of their bargain....then why should you...., but you will never know if you will need any sort of reference from this particular company....and not only that.... what if one day you find yourself working for one of these executives again at a different company..... you don't want to leave yourself open like that!!!! Be the bigger person !!!!!!
2007-01-24 21:22:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. After ALL of the sacrificies I made for my last employer, and they didn't even appreciate it. I brought it to their attention oneday, and they didn't even pretend to appreciate it. Currently I am self-employed, and I hope it will last! Good luck!
2007-01-24 20:14:51 · answer #6 · answered by tamali 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you really should. don't give in to spite.
2007-01-24 19:56:49 · answer #7 · answered by Lindsey M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋