When you give a letter of resignation do you have to stay @ ur old job for the full 2 weeks??

Question

Or do you write the letter and leave when you want

Answer 1

No, you give 2 weeks notice when you resign if you want to leave on good terms. The employer might send you packing as soon as you give notice, but that is their decision. Don't just skip out on them, you will need them for a reference later on even if you think you won't. Most jobs check back 3 work references, so even if you have another job lined up now, you might need them for the job you apply for after that one.

Answer 2

In many places of employment, it isn't "mandatory" to give 2 weeks notice, nor is it required that you stay the full 2 weeks. Unlike with a lease in an apartment, where you have to give 30 days notice in writing or you lose your security deposit, places of employment don't hold you to that two week window. It is however a general practice and common courteousy. This allows the employer time to find a replacement and provide training for them if need be. So, in my opinion, you don't HAVE to, but if you want to keep a good work reference, I highly advise you do. I would even go so far as to give more than 2 weeks if you can because sometimes it takes just that long or even longer to find a replacement. Or, submit a 2 week notice, but offer to stay on until a replacement is foun. Thats what I suggest.

Answer 3

When you give your resignation, it depends on your contract and the company you work at. If you are a professional, you can sometimes say 'I will be leaving after this project' or 'At the end of next month'. But if you work at the mall or Burger King or something like that, you give a two week notice and remain for two weeks unless they decide you can leave earlier.

Answer 4

You can leave whenever you want to unless you stipulated in the resignation that it was effective on a particular date.

It is common courtesy to give an employer 2 weeks notice to give them time to find a replacement.

Some employers don't care but it can put a bad taste in others mouths & if you should ever wish to go back to work for them they could rule you out for fear you would leave them hanging again.

Answer 5

Give yourself two weeks after your letter of resignation. You don't want to burn your bridges. I'm glad I did because when I was working at this other job, they only had me there for three weeks. I had to call my boss back and I had my old job again. Little money is better than no money.

Answer 6

There is no law making you stay but it will help you look like a better applicant when you look for another job. Usually you need to list where you worked before to show your experience- if you leave without notice you can't list where you worked last. You will not get a good reference.

Answer 7

It is customary and proper to wait a full 2 weeks, especially if you want a good reference in the future. dont burn your bridges. however, sometimes you can work it out with your current employer to leave before the 2 weeks are over.

Answer 8

If you feel you can, you should talk with your supervisor to find out if two weeks will allow you to leave on good terms, and leave behind someone you can use as a reference for future employment.

Answer 9

It depends on how long you've been working there and whether or not you have a contract. If you want a decent reference then I advise you work out the 2 weeks.

Answer 10

This can be negotiated between you and your (soon to be ex-) employer. If you want the last two weeks of pay, you will be expected to stay.