Should I give notice, or just leave?

Question

Okay, so I have been interviewing for the past month for jobs, nothing really came through. Then, out of desperation & the fact that my savings is dwindling to nothing I took a job that I am waaay over-qualified for. Then, wouldn't you know it, my dream job, making nearly twice the pay called today & offered me the position. The problem is that I am still "training" at this current job & won't start my "real" job until 08/13/07. I need the money from the job that I am over-qualified for in the interim. Should I give notice, or just leave?

Another concern that I have is that if I give notice they will just give me the boot right then instead of keeping me on. I really do need the cash, & if I stayed on ontil I start my new job I would pull more than enough to make up for the fact that I have been poor for months now.
I feel bad because it wasnt my intention to stiff them, but the difference in salary vs perks is just too good to pass up.

Answer 1

Well your dream comes first... I would take my dream job.. As far as the job your over qualified for I'd wait until I get my paycheck but still give a notice even if it's a week or few days notice at least it's a notice... You should do the job u don't really want for the money until you are receiving paychecks from your dream job...Sometimes stuff like this just takes hard thinking and brainstorming.. you'll make the right decision.. have confidence in yourself to do so....

Answer 2

It's a small world, and burning bridges can come back to haunt you. The honorable thing would be to give notice - 2 weeks is standard so don't give notice before 7/30. If you are doing actual work during the "training" they may just decide to keep you on until the last day, especially if they are paying a training wage.

I've quit a job with 5 days notice before and it turned out ugly. They tried to not pay me my commission and I had to get a lawyer. Fortunately one letter on an attorney's letterhead was all it took (and $50 for the lawyer to draft the letter and send it) and I got my money. But it was still a pain I had to go through and it took more than a month to get my money. If things end bitterly, it is a law that they have to have your final paycheck for you (if you request it) right after your final day. I don't recall if it was within 24 hours of quitting or next business day or what, but it is right away so check with your rights on that (if things do get ugly and they are uncooperative).

There is no law requiring notice, but you'll have to live with your decision if you are getting training pay and wait until the last day to tell them you quit.

Answer 3

Give notice. I don't think they can terminate you for giving notice. If they do, you can get unemployment right away so they probably won't do that. It's a good idea to never burn bridges. Besides, maybe they will offer you a better job and salary at the old place if they have had time to get to know you and see potential.

Answer 4

Don't burn your bridge, give the notice. They may terminate you right away. If they do, call the new company and tell them what happened. They will probably tell you that you can start sooner. It could be that the only reason they chose 8/13 is because they expect you to give notice. This happens all the time, just be honest with everyone.

Answer 5

one should ALWAYS give ample notice if at all possible. This ensures that you have an un-burned bridge hsould you later need to cross it in life. Looking at it in the hear and now, you may not see the necessity of haivng that link in your employment history or that much needed reference. However, there will come a point where it will be needed. Do the right thing and give adequate notice!

Good luck!!

Answer 6

that is a tough question, however, I would give two weeks notice two weeks before you are starting your other job. You are still kinda screwing that company over, but it is better to give notice. You always have to look out for number 1 and although it is still not really cool to do so to that company, do what you have to. Plus, remember, some companies will fire you on the spot if you give two weeks notice, but be sure they pay you for those two weeks if they do. Get the paycheck in lieu of two weeks. If they don't call the department of labor in your state. It happened to me once and I called them and I had a check in my hand two days later for the next two weeks of work.

Answer 7

Haha, that's a nice situation to be in! If it were me, I would just walk in in and tell them on 8/12 that I quit. If you give them 2 weeks they'll probably just can you on the spot. Just tell them that you changed your mind after learning what this job was really about, or some BS like that, and that you found a better job which starts 8/13..

Answer 8

Never burn bridges. Never just leave and vanish.

Your employer must have recognized your overqualification when you were hired. He has to have weighed the chances of you leaving for a better position when he offered you the job. He had to know you were actively seeking employment and that other offers might be forthcoming. He took a risk just like you did.

Now it is up to you to be professional with him and provide a notice. Be fair and honest with him.

You may need a reference from him in a few years. Never burn the bridge.

Answer 9

You should always give notice, so that you leave behind contacts that will give good reviews of you for future employers. This might not be as relevant in this particular situation, but at least you won't have a purely negative review. Just explain the situation to your current employer, and say "sorry, but this is too good to pass up."

Answer 10

stick with the current one and then just quit when you are going to start the new one. You are suppose to give a two week notice, but since you are still in training, it is more likely that they would can you instead of training you for two weeks and then you leaving, it is just not beneficial to them. But if you stick it out and then a few days before you start the new job, just tell them that this current job is not what you expected it to be and it really isn't for you.