I am planning to quit my job because I am getting married next month. Most of my co-workers know about this. My manager was on vacation and today is the first day I will see her since I set my wedding date. When she finds out (if she hasn't already), she may be expecting me to request that weekend off. If I don't and she mentions it, she will find out I am planning to quit the company. At my last job they fired anyone who openly planned to quit. Should I worry about losing my job today? (Not that I would mind if I did, I'm only waiting out to cover a vacation next month....)
2007-08-16 02:22:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
You should plan to give notice today that you'll be leaving. Most ethical companies won't fire you for giving notice. It would be ethical and proper for you to give at least two weeks' notice, but more notice isn't a bad thing. It will let the company begin looking for your replacement, and it will allow you to set the tone for your departure.
Most mainstream companies are happy to help their employees transition to something new, be it another position or to life outside the workplace. It makes good sense to maintain a positive relationship.
If I were in your shoes, I'd give notice today. If your manager has any brains at all, it's possible that she may suspect your plans anyway. It'd be best to get them out in the open, instead of having her guess.
2007-08-16 02:35:20 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I were in your shoes, I would be upfront about my plans to leave the company on X day. I wouldn't leave it to my boss to find out on her own (via the grapevine). That's the worse possible way to find out... it makes the employee look sneaky.
Go in and give your notice. Yeah, normally 2 weeks will do, but if it's already public knowledge that you're leaving, you're not keeping a secret by not notifying your boss.
Just another side... I've given advance notices at many places where I've worked (including tentative ones such as... when I have a baby - exact date unknown - I won't be back from maternity leave), and I have never been fired.
Not all employers are like that... of course, you know your employer better than anyone responding to your question. And unless they're already fired people for giving advance notices, I would give them the benefit of the doubt, or at least do the typical... give them 2 wks. notice.
Good luck!
2007-08-16 09:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by TC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your companies management style. The other company was tyrannical. Hopefully, yours is not. On the other hand, it's not required that notice be only two weeks. You could give them notice now for the day you intend to be your last day. Then you're protected if they do fire you. You can honestly tell your next prospective employer that they fired you because you gave them notice.
2007-08-16 09:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can fire you if they want to. As far as your vacation, as long as you've already earned the vacation most companies will pay you for the accrued vacation time anyway. They aren't legally obliged to, so it depends on company policy, but most do.
2007-08-16 10:04:18 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it, if you end up getting fired. Im sure your boss will understand...and what is the worst that can happen (u get fired), not that bad
2007-08-16 09:26:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so most places aren't like that. if your going to quit they usally just say ok and let you finish your 2 weeks.
2007-08-16 09:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by Event Horizon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get fired, sue your boss if he/she won't let you back in...
2007-08-16 09:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by Christopher T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋