DO I have to give a Two Week Notice?

Question

i want to quit my job and i was just offered a job this week and was asked to go to it for an orination. I gave them a letter for one week because my training for my new job will start the next week. My boss told me i have to give the two week notice and its maintory, but i seen many eployees give a week notice or just quit. This job was over stressed for me and they would not let me leave on the time i was suppose to leave. instead i leave a hour later or two and sometimes three hours later.

Answer 1

You don't HAVE to give two weeks notice, but it is more or less a courtesy to give that.

Some companies won't rehire you if you didn't give two weeks. In the notice, tell them that you'd normally give two weeks, but the new job requires an earlier start. They'd understand, otherwise you're boss is a douche.

If all else fails, just quit. They can't force you to stay.

Answer 2

WAIT a second, the way I see it, lets go back to the beginning. You went to work for a friend 1 year ago, how was the first 6 months. Are you saying that now you are unhappy because they are giving you more work, more responsibility, longer hours, depending on you more because they know now you are a competent and vital person to their company, maybe they depend on you more because that is called on the job growth, you must prove yourself before you can advance. Lets say you have, now to your question. First forget they are friends and neighbors, they are your employer and you must handle this in a professional way, they will also feel better about you for handeling this in such a manner. DO not make it personal, Do not get emotional, just profesional. Pick a good time to approach your boss, not when he is busy or rushed, ask him when you could sit down and talk for fifteen minuets uninterrupted, this is best being done in a professional setting, not over a beer after work. Use words like I believe, I think, or Im confident, not I feel , thats emotional. Talk to him and ask him if he is happy with your work, then shut up, let him replie. This will give you imformation, that if it is very positive you can bring up your concerns and start negotiation's on where both parties walk away happy and know what is expected of them, do not agree to something you can not live with, you can always say you need time to think about it, which will give him time to reconsider his own position. If things are negative , find another job before you quit, even a bad job is better than not being able to pay your bills and digging yourself into a hole. Then you can give two weeks notice, DO'nt burn bridges since you will need him for a recomendation, and at the worst he can still be a friend or good neighbor. GOOD LUCK! Sorce employee, company owner, employer, plus internet resorces on how to handle similar concerns. Jerry

Answer 3

Unless is was somewhere in a contract you signed or you have some weird local laws (which is possible...but you could check on that), two weeks is a rule of thumb, not an requirement. It is a professional courtesy to give the employer time to advertise, interview, hire, and possibly train your replacement. That often doesn't happen in two weeks anyway.
Unless the employer can show you something in writing about this being "mandatory" (and then I would find out the consequences), the only thing he can do is give you a bad recommendation. Sounds like he might be doing this anyway.

Answer 4

Did you sign a "Employee at will" form?? I dont know if all states are the same but here in Texas we sign an "employee at will" form which basically says that you have a right to leave without notice and the employer is allowed to fire or lay you off without notice. So if you did then you dont have to give a 2 weeks notice. I think it's ok that you gave a weeks notice. It's better than just quitting. It's more reputable and respectful to give a notice but if you don't then they can't MAKE you go to work. If you already have a job I wouldn't worry about him giving you a good recommendation.

Answer 5

Two weeks a courtesy and is not required by law unless you signed a contract as part of your employment (I doubt you did for a food service job). I would recommend that you at least talk to your current employer and see if they would be willing to work something out with you. Often times the terms that you leave your job in will stick in the employers mind more than any other. So you ever need a reference from this employer give them the two weeks unless you can work something out with them.

Answer 6

Hey, i would say it is always best to give a two weeks notice. That way you wont run into any problems in the future, many places will ask you for references from your previous employment. If you list your bosses and leave on a bad note with them they may give you a bad reference or no reference at all. As much as it pains myself to say you must do what makes the bosses happy lol... GOod Luck ,
Kevin

Answer 7

If you want a good reference then you should at least give two weeks. Hopefully you didn't sign anything stating that you had to give two weeks notice, otherwise you will pretty much be screwed. But, if you think you're going to like the other job more then just quit.

Answer 8

It's mandatory only if you signed a contract agreeing that you would give them 2 weeks notice. Other than that, you don't have to. Sounds like the boss is either pressuring you to stay or just jerking you around. Show him how smart you are. Ask to see where it is written that a 2 week notice is mandatory. That ought to shut him up. Good luck in the new job.

Answer 9

There's no law that you have to give two weeks notice, so unless you have a contract saying so, it's not manditory. It's pretty common practice though, to give two weeks notice at least if you want to leave on good terms.

Answer 10

!You could just leave or you could give them a two weeks notice and call off for that last week. What can they do to you? you gave them what you wanted. just know you will probably not be recommended for rehire and probable can't use them as a reference. Good Luck on what you decide!