My boss will be gone this week and I need to give my notice sometime this coming week. There is nobody over my boss because he is a politician and we do not have a human resources department in our little office. I cannot tell him before he leaves because he has already been gone the past week and will not return until the end of this week. Also, there is nobody directly below me. It's just me and him!
The only way I can think of going about this is to call him on his cell phone; I also plan to leave a resignation letter on his desk for when he returns. He has a really bad temper (which is partly why I'm quitting) and I just want to do the right thing so he can't say I went about it the wrong way. My new job needs me in exactly two weeks after I give my notice... Help!!!
2007-04-02 02:01:58 · 13 answers · asked by nsupanda82 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
There is no law (at least in NY State) that says you HAVE to give any notice at all. The two week notice is just common courtesy. However, I feel that since a place of employment can let me go without two weeks notice then why should I feel any obligation to give them two weeks notice? I would give him as much notice as you are able to but don't jeopardize your new job for it.
2007-04-02 02:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by tas211 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with calling his cell, and leaving a letter on his desk dated 2 weeks before your last day of work, but there is one thing the other answers left out, and that is do NOT accept a counter offer from him.He will keep you on until he finds somebody else. Do NOT allow him to persuade you to stay just a little longer so he can find someone else.You are giving the standard 2 weeks notice.Do NOT jeapordize your new job. This is a business sitaution, and you have to do what is best for YOU!And if he gets angry and says, "LEAVE NOW!!" do so quietly, but leave the letter and kep a copy for yourself.
2007-04-02 02:42:32 · answer #2 · answered by MeRmAiD 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would call him on the cell phone and let him know that you are leaving, and that your new job starts in 2 weeks! That way, he can call for a temp, etc. Also, leave a very nice letter on his desk. You always want to leave on good terms. You don't want to burn your bridges. Believe me, it is worth it in the long run! Also, if he asks you why you are leaving, tell him that you think you would be better suited for another type of work, etc., or that you're moving or taking classes, etc., whatever the reason is. Good luck!
2007-04-02 02:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no law requiring 2 weeks notice, unless you have a written contract saying so. Voice mail is prefectly acceptible in the circumstances, followed by a dated letter. Does he not have email? Also, why do you care what he thinks? Obviously, you are not using this jerk for a recommendation anyway.
2007-04-02 02:06:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An email is also an acceptable way of delivering the notice, although if I were you I would also leave the resignation letter on his desk.
Don't you just love answers like the one above mine...you just finished saying there is no HR dept, and he says to "email HR". Gotta love it.
2007-04-02 02:04:52 · answer #5 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send him an email, and save it and print it out with the date and make an extra copy for yourself. If he doesn't have access to email while on his trip, call him and let him know and still leave a letter for him on his desk.
2007-04-02 02:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can not get a hold of him by phone just send him a email explaining everything. I would also leave a note on his desk to. Good Luck!
2007-04-02 06:43:03 · answer #7 · answered by ♥PinkIce♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call him on his cell phone AND leave
an official letter on his desk.
I'm not what paperwork you'll need to do since I don't
know what kind of company this is ... but make sure
that the paperwork is dated correctly.
2007-04-02 02:05:41 · answer #8 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call him, tell him verbally and also leave him a copy in writing. Good luck at your new job.
2007-04-02 03:35:56 · answer #9 · answered by Angela C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put letter on desk and call him..you can hang up if he starts yelling...
2007-04-02 02:05:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋