So I put in my 2 week notice yesterday (Friday), and my boss informed me today that i will be leaving the 20th and that i should work the full 2 weeks after I asked if I can leave at a certain time....My friends tell me that it's BS and after I put in my 2 week notice I can leave at anytime and that my boss is just trying to screw me over because I don't know any better...(this being my first job)...I really want to leave because I have another job lined up and they want me to come in a couple days a week to get trained before i start...What should I do? Stick it out for the 2 weeks or just...leave? I mean...i did give a notice....? I dont know. Help!
2007-07-07 09:29:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
By the way...I didn't let my boss know that I'm leaving for another job...I didn't want him to know....could that be why he's keeping me ...if he knew I had another job lined up would he of let me go sooner you think?
2007-07-07 09:33:38 · update #1
He asked me "where I'm going" and i just told him school starts soon and its just not the job for me...
2007-07-07 09:37:58 · update #2
inkme, i am a cake decorating apprentice and there hadn't been one at the store i'm at for years....i'm basically just a helper for the decorators...the job was pretty much opened for me because my mom is best friends with the store manager. so once i leave....there will be no one replacing me. they never needed a cake decorating apprentice in the first place. trust me.
2007-07-07 09:42:50 · update #3
uuhhh who has ever heard of a 1 week notice???
2007-07-07 09:44:10 · update #4
In your two week notice, did you tell them you would work the two weeks or did you say would be quiting on a specific day?
If you said two weeks, then that will put you at the 20th being your last day, which would make your boss correct.
If you just said you would work until "X" day, then you should work until that day.
The two week notice is a polite way of telling an employer you want to leave and are letting them know. You are not required to tell them why you are leaving, but like someone else stated, it's always assumed the departure would be for another job. But regardless, the two week notice is for you to tell your employer you are planning on staying on for those final two weeks until they find a replacement for you.
Now, if you work at a business that is "at will", that means that you are legally allowed to quit or leave at anytime, with no notice, but the same goes for the employer, they are legally allowed, at anytime, to fire you, without notice.
I don't think your boss is trying to screw you over at all. I think he is just giving you the exact date, in case you didn't know it, of when the two weeks will be up. I think you should be talking to your boss about this question, and not your friends. I think their opinions will only confuse you more.
2007-07-07 09:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by DH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two week's notice means you intend to work for the company for two more weeks and then you will be leaving. Two weeks from July 6 is July 20th.
Your new employer expects its employees to give two weeks notice also and should respect your obligation to work the two weeks.
On the other hand, from the way you describe your current job, it could be that your boss thinks you need the two weeks. Talk to him and explain the situation. He has no problem with you getting another job. Be honest.
How can this hurt you. Employers do not like employees who do not give notice or give two week's notice and then just stop working. It goes on the employee's record and may be included whenever that employer is called to verify employment.
2007-07-07 10:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by butter1944fly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should stay the two weeks, this gives your company time to replace you and you can train your replacement. You will not be leaving them in a bind, and you will have a good reference when you change jobs again. Your new job is aware that you are working now, and won't be able to start until the date you gave them. If you need the training, you may check with your current boss to have a few hours off during the day....either get off early, or an extended lunch a couple of days a week....shouldn't be a problem. Good luck
2007-07-07 09:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you give 2 weeks notice it means that you will work for your current company for 2 weeks and then your last day will be (in this case) July 20th.
You can quit any time for "at will" employment. You just need to decide what your conscience and reputation can handle.
It is assumed you are leaving for another job. People will usually tell if they are just moving, but if no reason is given, people assume it's a better job.
2007-07-07 09:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you gave your two week notice you need to work your two weeks for a couple of reasons: 1. You do not want to leave them shorthanded 2. You want to have a get reference from them for future jobs you may want and 3. Never ever burn a bridge-there may be a time that you really need a job and your current boss may hire you back if you fulfilled your two week notice.
As far as your other job, I am sure they will work around your current schedule for training hours until you are done with your two weeks. I would never hire someone that did not fulfill their two week notice.
2007-07-07 13:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by SubwayGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving two weeks notice is a standard courtesy, not a legal requirement. Two weeks notice means, I will work for you for two more weeks. Friday was the 6th, and two weeks from Friday is the 20th. If you wanted to leave before the 20th, then you should have given one weeks notice. You could go to your boss and tell him that you would like to leave before the 20th if he can get your replacement hired and trained before then. Or you could leave him high and dry and stop showing up, but that is very unprofessional.
2007-07-07 09:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by Philip M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you gave your two weeks notice on July 6th, then you 2 weeks notice ends on July 20th...Looks like your boss is playing by the rules..
Two weeks notice is for the FULL two weeks..If you leave before then, that will be quitting..You gotta do what you have to do, honey..Trust your gut, but don't hurt your wallet...Good luck at your next job.
2007-07-07 09:41:05 · answer #7 · answered by Ginger_flybaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you handed in your two week notice (6th), the two weeks expire on the 20th which is the date your boss gave you. Here in UK you are expected to work out the entire period of notice unless you have been "invited to leave" (fired without your departure being recorded as a firing) in which case you'd be expected to clear your desk immediately and leave. If Americans are generally permitted to leave during their period of notice (rather than when the notice period is up) you are very fortunate
2007-07-07 09:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the employee has a contract, refer to the terms of the contract. If the employee is employed AT WILL, then you are under no obligation to keep him employed. You can terminate him at any time, including when he turns in his 2-week notice. Should you terminate him, you do not have to pay him but many company's do.
2016-05-20 23:37:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're laid off from a company, do they give you 2 weeks notice? Do what is best for you.
2007-07-07 17:27:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋