Should I put in a week notice or a two week notice? Also what do you put in a letter of resignation?

Question

Is it proper to inform my co-workers that I'm leaving or is it not neccessary?

Answer 1

You should give 2 weeks, if you are leaving on good terms, you want it to stay that way.

I actually have a situation right now that is an example of this. I was recently hired for a position and now they are asking for verification thta i can actually do the things i say i can do. I have to write previous employers and ask for a letter from them stating so. I have one employer which i want to use, but i walked out on them w/out any notice and i feel stupid calling.

When it comes to your job history, try not to burn your bridges.

Letter of resignation just states your name, your title , stating that you are resigning from your current position . That should be it really, that was all i had to do for my letter.

Answer 2

You should give 2 weeks. Make it short and simple. Address it to your supervisor, and just state, "This letter serves as notice of my resignation effective November 1, 2007. I have enjoyed working for ABC Company and I appreciate the opportunity I have been afforded here. Sincerely, Me."

It is not necessary to inform your co-workers, although if you are friends they might wonder why you didn't say anything.

Answer 3

You really should give at least a 2 week notice to your boss. That way they can find someone to replace you and you will get a good reference. No less than a one weeks notice. Some places want you to start immediately but that's not possible sometimes. Especially if you've been with that company a long time. I'm sure word will get around soon enough that you are leaving. It's not necessary to tell them. It's your boss you have to worry about.

Answer 4

ALWAYS give them 2 weeks. when you leave with a two week notice, you're doing 2 things: 1) you're giving the company time to find a replacement and 2) you're helping yourself out more because when you go to apply for another job, you want to be on good terms.

As for the letter of resignation, i would firstly thank them for giving you the job in the 1st place. Then tell them something like "i regret to inform you that i will be pursuing other employment opportunities and am formally putting in my two week notice." then maybe offer them assistance in finding a replacement for you. thank them again and then sign away :]

good luck!

Answer 5

A lot of people are saying to give two weeks notice and generally I agree. However, in some cases you may not like your employer and may not want to give them 2 weeks notice. Here are generally things your former employer is legally able to answer :

* position
* dates of employment
* salary
* the circumstances under which you left the job

If you're worried about what a previous employer might say you can use a reference checking service which will find out for you.

Answer 6

u should give ur boss a 2 week notice ur coworkers dont matter if u like them let them kno if not f*ck em lol not to sound dumb but im not sure what a letter of resignation is is it like letting them kno ur leaving? i wrote a letter to my previous boss just as written proof that i put it in and i just told him i was leaving in 2 weeks what the date of my last day would be and maybe that i found another job im not sure but yea 2 weeks is respectful

Answer 7

Only give as much notice as you can afford not to be paid for because there is a good chance that they'll just let you go when you give them notice. Do you have another job lined up already? Do you now have a low-paying high-turnover type job? I wouldn't tell any of your co-workers that you're leaving until it's time to go....

Answer 8

You should put in a two week notice.

All you need to put in the letter of resignation is:

Dear Sir/Ma'am,

I am writing to inform you that my last day of work is **Month/Day/Year**.

Sincerely,

Your name

Answer 9

a verbal notice of 1 week is considered an acceptable notice unless company policies states/recommends other wise. It is none of your coworkers business as to your notice to quit.