I will probably get a job offer, a very good one actually related to my experience. I suspect the pay will be much better than my current job. I hate my current job, the people I work with and the situation I'm in....I am older, more professional, however, if I get the job offer do I really owe them two weeks notice?
2007-10-13 04:06:28 · 10 answers · asked by daff73 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Yes you should. But you'll be surprised for that two weeks how little you care about the current situation if you hate the job and the people - you'll know it'll soon be over.
2007-10-13 06:32:43 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a professional going in, and a professional going out.
The new company may press you now to address their "urgent" need to fill that position today - they are not thinking about how you treat the other company.
However, further down the road, someone may remember you did not give proper notice and will judge your character accordingly.
Perhaps years from now you find yourself working with a past associate or client - will they remember how you ditched them?
It is appropriate to take the high ground on this - you will be respected for it.
-sd
ps Never rationalize your professional behavior on what "the company" would do. i.e. not fully giving two weeks notice. Remember those are people in a different position excercising thier power and responsibility perhaps inappropriatley.
Every knows what the professional standard is - the question is whether you act professionaly under tough situtations - your next employer(s)/client(s) could not care less about how your old boss acted.
2007-10-13 05:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by Steve Delaney, PMP, CIR 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's always good to leave a company on good terms. Yes, giving them at least 2 weeks notice of your resignation is the norm. You don't have to, you can just quit & not come back tomorrow, only do that if you know you will not put them on your resume & that you know you won't need to use them as a reference b/c they could say something bad about you to your new employer when making a job offer to you, they will conduct a background check & call most of your past employers to ask about you & how you we're as an employee.
2007-10-13 05:08:00 · answer #3 · answered by sugarBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you get the job offer, you may not be able to give them a two week notice. I work in a global corporation, and usually, once a salary person gives their notice, they walk them to the door early. I think they are afraid they will try to take company secrets with them their last few days.
2007-10-13 04:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by Harley Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two weeks notice is the professional thing to do. I left a job once to go to another and didn't give two weeks notice, hated the new job, had to swallow my pride, and ask to return to the previous job. So, I learned not to burn bridges.
2007-10-13 04:22:36 · answer #5 · answered by peaches6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a courtesy. If you are unwilling to give your current employer two weeks notice, your new employer is likely to assume you would be unlikely to give her/him two weeks notice as well.
Often empolyees use up there vacation days as part of their two weeks notice. You could try that if your situation is intolerable.
It is best to leave a place of employment on the best terms possible. You never know what the future might bring.
2007-10-13 04:12:15 · answer #6 · answered by Lynn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not Necessarily.... In a purfect world... yeah... but we ain't in a purfect world... (jus lookin @ my slang & Misspellings...) .. Alot of times in the past when I have resigned from a position the company DOESN'T want you to work 2 more weeks... they would rather then & theur be the last day (for security etc...).. Sometimes they want you to but If the new job is alot better & they want you asap just go for it....... it's one of those things that is on a situational basis..... NOT an exact response can be uttered.... each case is different.... use ur best judgements.... that will prolley be the best decision... Kick rear..!!!!!!!!!!!! If you work w/ a bunch of losers the sooner you leave the better for your own sanity.... you feel me...??
2007-10-13 04:15:27 · answer #7 · answered by FLOSS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To be fair, yes. It does not hurt to do the right thing when you know that your misery will be ending. The new employers usually respect this, too.
Good luck on your new job and I do hope you are offered what you want.
2007-10-13 04:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by hopflower 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends; will you ever need this job as a reference? If you will, then give two weeks. If you won't, then just be courteous and give a week.
2007-10-13 04:11:19 · answer #9 · answered by Monica O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would NOT want to employ someone who would not work their notice for their previous employer.
It strikes me as someone who is not dedicated and loyal. I would be worried at their commitment to their career and their employers.
2007-10-13 07:18:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋