Last month I started a new job, I gave it a few weeks but I haven't found my niche. I've decided to quit. I've only worked there for 4 weeks. Do I need to give two weeks notice? I'm not really an important member of the staff.
I'm suppose to work two 12 hour days, one tomorrow and one on Sunday. I have another job and they have asked me to train on those days. Can I call them up tomorrow and tell them that it's just not working out. I'm only a few days out of the training program. A few incidicents caused me to question the business I'm working at and I don't like it.
What should I do?
2007-05-04 15:08:31 · 12 answers · asked by Answer Girl 2007 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I will not use them on my next resume. I've only been there a month.
2007-05-04 15:12:30 · update #1
Normally I'd say to try to always give a 2 week notice but since you've been there a very short time and are barely out of the training program I'd say do what you plan. Let them know it's just not working out. And good luck with your new job!
2007-05-04 15:44:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is always better to give two weeks notice, for rehire, for references later down the line, and for the general knowledge that you didn't burn a bridge. However, I have left jobs and have been unable to give two weeks notice. Make sure you really want to switch to this other job, and make sure that it is the right thing to do by you. The best thing you could do is either call them or talk to who you currently work for, express that you don't think this is the job for you and you've decided to take a position elsewhere that unfortunately requires you to start immediately. They won't be happy to just lose a person but in the end, they'll at least respect that you told them the truth and didn't just stop showing up. It sounds a little scary but it's much easier to say than you would think, especially if you're as fed up and not into this job as it sounds. If they ask you why you're leaving, feel free to tell them the truth, if you leave over it, other employees in the future might as well. They may not appreciate it but you can look back and know that you were honest, you did your best, and you upheld etiquette and your own moral standards. I hope the new job works out for you and it's everything you hope for.
2007-05-04 15:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by Celeste 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most states have at-will employment policies. Neither the employee nor the employer have to give notice. If you live in one of these states, then no, you don't have to give two-weeks notice.
Just thank your supervisor for the opportunity, but that you do not feel that the job is a fit for you and you are resigning effective immediatley. Since you are fresh out of the training program, I think finding this out now before more time (and money) is invested in you is ideal. That would be my view from a supervisor's standpoint.
If you were given an employee handbook, look it over. You may find something in there that states they require a two-week notice.
Even if you don't put them on your resume, a potential employer will be able to pull information of your past employment on a background check. It could raise some red flags if you have gaps and missing info.
Good luck!
2007-05-04 15:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by rebecky27 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Give a two week notice.
You just never know when the past might come to haunt you two years down the line.
Best to keep the reason for your decision to leave at a minimum. I've been given another opportunity that is better suited for me, blah blah blah.....this chance will be more in line with my long term career goals. Just dont get into finger pointing about how miserable THEY are.
Dont be surprised if they suggest you leave the premises immediately.
2007-05-04 15:17:00 · answer #4 · answered by saltydawg02 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they fire you will they give you two weeks? Nope
I only give two/three weeks notice to jobs that are respectful, but I've walked out on a few with no notice because they were disrespectful to me and others.
2007-05-06 17:03:55 · answer #5 · answered by knujefp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it is rude not to. clearly you have made up your mind already since you have committed yourself to train some where else, if you have not committed yourself, the new employer will respect you more if you tell him you must give your two weeks and the old employer may say thank you but you can go sooner, but you will know you did the right thing
2007-05-04 15:44:50 · answer #6 · answered by melissa s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would talk to the boss personally and say this isnt working out im sorry but im submitting a 2 weeks notice at this time and if he says that isnt needed then just leave
2007-05-04 15:17:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It polite to give two weeks notice, but not mandatory unless it's in your contract of employment. If I were you, I'd probably just quit.
2007-05-04 15:14:28 · answer #8 · answered by Daybreak 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 05:53:26 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give them 2 weeks its the right thing to do!
2007-05-04 15:13:33 · answer #10 · answered by linda a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋