I've worked for a small but successful company for the last two years. I have autonomy and freedom to work at my pace. I have a close business relationship with my boss and often advise him on business transactions, client questions and plans, all of which he takes full credit for. Along with handling operations and sometimes being asked to do things that an assistant's intern would peform! Yet, I am being severly underpaid and when I discuss salary and benefits (ie, no option for 401K, lousy health insurance) I am told what I want to hear but it nevers happens.
I have decided to resign in the next few months (and can't wait!). I've been proactively entertaining job opportunties but also want to be fair about leaving. It's a small company and when I leave all the EXTRA things that I've done, along with my regular work duties might be neglected until they find someone. I want to resign on a high note, but I want to leave NOW. Is giving no less than 2 wks no more than 2 mos fair?
2007-03-05 03:12:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
and no, it's not about the money anymore.
2007-03-05 03:18:08 · update #1
thanks everyone for your input.
there isn't a company policy; it's what the boss feels for the day!
2007-03-05 03:25:36 · update #2
Two weeks is fair enough. Giving them a month notice isn't helping you at all.
Do what's best for YOU not the place you are working for.
2007-03-05 05:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by Christina H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the two weeks and stick to them. The thing is, you've bent backwards for them and they have done nothing for you. If they had tried to make your life easier in the company (as you have asked them to) then I would say give them the two months with a chance to train your replacement. But they have treated you badly, and while you enjoy being there, they need to know that that isn't fair. If they want someone who is capable of doing all that you have been doing, they will have to find someone.
Trust me on this. I worked at a company that did the same thing to me, and when I said I would stay until they found my replacement, they just stopped looking.
2007-03-05 11:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really have a better job offer, by all means go for it. After all, the reason why we work is the salary that we ask for and our bright future. This is what everyone of us hope for. You must know that nobody is indispensable. There's sure somebody to take over you to keep the business going.
Since you have a close business relationship with your boss, I am sure he will wish you all the best in your future job. **** luck!
2007-03-05 11:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by Cutebunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is customary to give at least two weeks. Two months seem to be a bit much. If your boss sees that you are serious, they might consider giving you that raise. But the longer time you give them on the resignation, the less serious they will take you. After all you have asked for a raise in the past and never seen the promises that they made to you.
Good Luck on your job search.
2007-03-05 11:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by kam 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say for all the hard work you did for the person that 2 weeks is plenty. Honestly if they want to keep you they would have given you the things you ask for. Companies will always find somebody who can do the extra things people do for them.
2007-03-05 11:15:55 · answer #5 · answered by paulp3009 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are required to give a two weeks notice to the company that you are working for so that they can find and train the person that takes your job when you are ready to leave and start your new position with another company
2007-03-05 11:24:42 · answer #6 · answered by haroldgardner62002006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only resign when you have a new job. Then give the regular 2 weeks.
2007-03-05 11:16:12 · answer #7 · answered by Wonka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your contract to see if you need to give a specific notice period. If none is stated then two weeks notice is fine. Once you have a definite new job to go to, give two weeks notice and don't feel bad about leaving them. Don't give longer, unless your contract requires it.
You sound as if you are a conscientious worker and they have failed to reward you as they have promised.
Good luck in your future.
2007-03-05 11:23:23 · answer #8 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two weeks to two months is very fair. Check the company's policy on employee separation; sometimes, unless given proper notice, a company can withhold your accrued vacation/sick/holiday pay. Good luck!!
2007-03-05 11:21:43 · answer #9 · answered by Lori 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
two weeks is fair, and often part of the original work contract. Two weeks should be long enough to help them make the transition.
2007-03-05 11:15:52 · answer #10 · answered by ladystardust566 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋