I thought I was being courteous because it's hard to find people in my field around here, so I gave extra notice - but 2 weeks into it they said that I have 2 weeks to get out. Should I get angry and sabotage? (I wanted to even if I stayed) ;)
2007-06-27 12:02:07 · 13 answers · asked by naturalplastics 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The people you worked for are boors and cads. You were doing them a favor by giving them extra notice, and they have acted unprofessionally in, essentially, firing you for it.
You should not engage in sabotage, however. You could conceivably take legal action against them for firing you without cause, deprmding on the nature of your work, but that's a potentially expensive course of action.
It sounds like whatever field you are in is a small circle of people. Be a bigger person than your former employers. They just made it even harder for themselves to find employees.
Good luck at your next job; I hope they are decent people.
2007-06-27 14:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't lower yourself! You did the right thing and can always look anyone in the eye, you will never have to regret anything or avoid talking about your time at this place.
Even if they did not appreciate your courtesy, you will always know you did the right thing.
I would, however, check with your union or the local work laws to find out if they are behaving in a legal manner.
Best wishes :-)
2007-06-27 19:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by thing55000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do that. If you do damage to their equipment or materials, you could wind up being sued, it could become public knowledge, you might lose future pay, and you might not ever be employed in the field again no matter how extensive your background. I'd chock it up to a lesson learned about workplace politics and do things differently in the future no matter who the employer was. Keep your cool and do yourself a favor - just contact your new employer and ask if they want you sooner than expected.
2007-06-27 19:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by Candidus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ouch.. Sorry to hear that, especially since your intentions were good!! I wouldn't sabotage, but if you can afford it, I would quit tomorrow. Not having someone to fill your position for two weeks would be a bigger loss.
2007-06-27 19:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by ztcca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is totally normal practice. Remember that you are replaceable and they have a business to run. I don't think that they care much if you were trying to be nice. It's all just numbers to them. The fact that you are leaving gives them no reason to baby you. Don't be mad, it happens to alot of people.
2007-06-27 20:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Just learn from your experience. That is more common than not. You were giving them time to find someone else. They found someone else. Problem solved. If you were giving notice for a reason like a move or another job, just go.
2007-06-27 19:06:23 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why in the world give 2 months, if you are out the door, they are going to want to replace you asap. probably lost all trust.
bad move dude....what kind of job hires you in 2 months anyway
2007-06-27 19:10:51 · answer #7 · answered by italsteel1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they already found a replacement and want to start him/her at a certain date, then it would make sense to let you go earlier. But, if you can sense they are doing it to smite you, then by all means...... sabotage away!
2007-06-27 19:07:03 · answer #8 · answered by holtebr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave. Sounds like they are not the people you want to hang around with.
2007-06-27 19:30:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anna Lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sabotage.
but for the other stuff
are you under contract or an at will employee, because if you are an at will they can do pretty much anything they want.
2007-06-27 19:10:19 · answer #10 · answered by Ugly Betty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋