I started a new job last monday, it has 4 weeks training at the start of it, I only took the job as I had been out of work for a month and I had,nt heard back from any of the other job interviews which I attended, I have now been offered the job which I wanted which is to start next week, would I have to work any notice in the job Im in now, it would be pointless for me to do another weeks training when I know im leaving, and to be honest I don,t think I could stand another week there,
any suggestions?
2007-10-28 06:28:14 · 16 answers · asked by JACK J 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
I signed a contract on my first day which stated that I have to give a weeks notice if I work under 3 months, as im in training, would they hold me to this?
2007-10-28 06:39:57 · update #1
Notify your supervisor right away. Leave it up to him/her to decide when to let you leave. They might let you leave right away because it is not worth it to train you.
Give the standard two week notice to the job you accepted. They will respect the fact that you did not up and leave the prior position. This lets them know that you are professional enough that you offered them two weeks before leaving. If your prior position declines the two weeks and lets you go sooner that is better for you. You come out looking good either way.
2007-10-28 06:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by no name 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you should do, yes. If you don't work your notice, depending on the terms in the contract you signed, you may not be paid for the week you have worked. However, its highly likely that as the week would be training it would be a waste of the employer's time and money to continue - therefore you may find that they'll agree to just let you go.
2007-10-28 22:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd check your contract of employment just to make sure, but generally speaking there is very little that they can do about it until you have completed a probationary period anyway.
Of course, the downside might be that they try and charge you for the training that you have had, but unless you specifically signed something to say that you would reimburse them then there is unlikely to be a problem there; the fact that you won't be completing the course acutally acts in your favour, especially if it's only their own internal training course and not something that they are hiring from outside.
2007-10-28 06:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by krazykatignatz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what, you should always give them some notice. It's professional and only fair. They will decide if they want you to continue or not. Most other jobs will understand you have to give 2 weeks notice at another job and wait for you. Give notice as soon as possible and decide with your current employer when you can leave. Then tell your new employer when you can start.
2007-10-28 06:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend if you have signed a contract and what it says in that. At my place of work, after a six month probationary period you would have to give 4 weeks notice. During the probationary period it says 1 week. So technically yes I would ask staff to give a week's notice but as you are "in training" I would probably say no you wouldn't have to. However if you do not give notice, they may not pay you for the week you have done.
2007-10-28 06:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you signed a contract that you'd give at least a week's notice, then yes they can hold you to it. But I'd talk to your supervisor - it would make sense for them to just let you out of it rather than pay you for another week of training that you won't use at their company.
2007-10-31 07:24:30 · answer #6 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell your employer your intent to leave giving notice but also stating that you would like to leave earlier if possible.
the reasoning is any employer with a right mind will let you go at the earliest oppurtunity rather that pay to train you further.
This will also allow a few more days of money to earned a win/win situation
2007-10-28 09:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by dazman36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law you have a 90 day probationary period where either you can voluntarily terminate your employment or the company can terminate you. You don't want to burn a bridge that you may one day need, so, just let them know your situation and don't feel bad about quitting.
2007-10-28 06:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by mountain mama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct thing to do is to offer to work out a notice. If it is not necessary, your employer will more than likely let you know. If you can keep from burning bridges, why not do it?
2007-10-28 06:33:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on wether you have signed a contract yet-if you have you are binded to complete your notice-if not then you can leave straight away but tr not to leave on bad terms if poss.
Good luck
2007-10-28 06:32:15 · answer #10 · answered by sammy jo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋