i'm a mere student assistant at a university do i still gotta give one?
2007-09-20 13:35:46 · 15 answers · asked by V8 Babe 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's customary to give notice equal to the length of your pay periods. 1 week, 2 week, 1 month; depending on how often you get paid.
Of course you can walk off, but that is burning a bridge behind you, and you might just need that reference someday, or another job there. If there's a serious reason that you must leave, then I would discuss that with your superior, if is possible they don't need you to stay.
2007-09-20 13:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most instances, yes. If you are in good standing with your current employer and will be allowed to finish your 2 weeks respectfully, then offer the notice.
It is not necessary if you work with rude bosses. I worked at a big home-improvement store through college. I saw people quit with no notice and thought that was horrible of them. When I graduated and got a new job, like they always knew I would, I gave a 2 week notice. Bosses started treating my like crap them. I had to decide., "screw you' and walked out the third night and never called them or went back. I showed them respect - they showed me none.
So, if you employer will be nasty about it, then just walk away. You don't need to be hassled. However, if your employer (is it a professor?) will be making recommendations for your future career, then suck it up and be as nice as possible. Don't compromise your future.
2007-09-20 19:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by DSL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is still a job, that right thing to do is give two weeks, notice. That way they can start to look for a replacement, besides you may them for a reference, you don't want to burn your bridges.
You, are more than a mere Student Assistant. You are a Student Assistant, that worked for a University. You are still somebody. Don't knock yourself.
2007-09-20 13:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by That one 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even tough you may never work there again remember do not burn your bridges. This means that you new employer will want a job history, and if you just quit it may not be a good one. They may call, and they may not, I wouldn't risk it. Work the two week notice even if your just a mere student assistant.
2007-09-20 13:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by flannelpajamas1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes because they used you to do a certain job and when you leave they will need someone to replace you. And also, you cannot expect to just leave the job and then ask for them to give you a letter of reference later on.
2007-09-20 13:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have a job lined up, offer it as a courtesy, but if after you start getting treated differently, contact the new job and see if you can start earlier. Wait until you get the okay, because your current place can mess things up for you.
2007-09-20 13:39:36 · answer #6 · answered by Ugly Betty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most employers have some requirement for notice. If you don't give adequate notice, it could affect how much pay they owe you and you won't be able to get a good reference from them.
2007-09-21 15:32:33 · answer #7 · answered by ds37x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally, yes.
only in extenuating cicumstances would one not: abusive situations, retaliations, etc. Or if it is expressly stated beforehand that it is okay.
it would be a bad habit to get into to give less - even for "only" an assitant.
2007-09-20 13:39:45 · answer #8 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could walk out without any notice at all! Just don't expect to use them as a reference hehehe.
2007-09-20 13:38:25 · answer #9 · answered by Rapunzel XVIII 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Everyone should at give their current employers at least a two week notice of resignation.
2007-09-20 15:04:10 · answer #10 · answered by anne_deezoff 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋