2007-04-09 16:52:24 · 11 answers · asked by sweetsmile949 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes. Your employer would layoff people on an HOUR'S notice. Get going.
2007-04-09 17:00:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
One week is fine. Think of it this way: If your employer decided to fire you would they give you a week? No, they'd get rid of you then and there!
Give them written notice and make it short sweet and to the point. Don't include any extras like, "I would stay but I got a better offer." Just say that you will be leaving as of such and such date and you thank them for having provided you this opportunity.
Depending on where you work, especially if you work someplace where you have a security badge or computer log ins or any type of inside info, don't be shocked if when you hand in your notice, they ask you not to return. In this day and age some folks school their HR departments to just go ahead and ask people to finish out their shift, their day, or maybe even start the exit paperwork right then.
Good luck on your new job.
2007-04-09 17:08:53 · answer #2 · answered by trekkiebear 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well since you dont really have to worry about references, no, but if you had a good experience working there and were treated well by the employer then it is only fair if you explain to them your situation and how you don't have a choice. Just out of respect. Who knows they might get desperate to keep you and offer u something better?
2007-04-09 17:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by YankeeBaby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're between a rock and a hard place,
I was in this position once. on a Thursday, they offered me a job and wanted me to start Monday.
I told the boss that today was my last. It wasn't a pretty scene. I told him I would stay if he would match the new offer,and he continued to accuse me of being disloyal, etc. I finally told him to STFU, or I would get sick and have to leave now.
Hopefully you won't get any BS. But don't be intimidated, and leave on a handshake.
Best of luck.
PS A good manager has a plan to deal with something like this.
2007-04-09 17:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, most professional expect a minimum of 2 weeks notice. Never burn your bridges because you might need contacts at your old company. However, talk with your current boss, maybe you can shorten your remaining time to a week and half or less. Of course, if you really piss off your boss, they may kick you out the same day you give notice.
2007-04-09 17:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by AW 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2 weeks is standard and looks good on a back ground check.
The only exception to that is if you are moving to a rival company then 1 week is good. If your new company can't understand a 2 week notice then I would be careful working for them.
2007-04-09 17:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ask your current employer if they can better your new job offer with an unbrekable contract. If not GO.
2007-04-09 16:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by Buck 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One weeks fine. You already have another job anyway. I gave my job just one week notice
2007-04-09 17:01:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two weeks is standard but as long as it's written one week should be fine.
2007-04-09 16:57:35 · answer #9 · answered by The Bride 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one week should be sufficient, you can explain to your old employer the situation and hope they understand the dilemma.
2007-04-09 16:55:40 · answer #10 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋