I broached this subject with the wife and she brought up a good point which sorta makes my perception archaic: Computers. As DD would probably attest to, more and more companies probably don't want you hanging around a computer for two weeks...for obvious reasons. So I'm going to add a qualifier to my perception: If you sign a contract stating "two week notice" (sigh, Sandra B. always pops into my head when I type that), I would think you are obliged to it. Keeping or breaking that obligation defines character, or lack of.
I don't understand. Is it a huge hassle for you to give two weeks notice? Why not give two weeks notice?
That's right. A couple of jobs down the road, Manny, you might need a reference from them. Congratulations!
If there's no harm in giving notice -- then give notice. Manny's not in Texas, so hopefully the employment laws in his jurisdiction are not as archaic there. Being in HR, he should know those. Where I live -- an employer must, by law, give notice, or pay instead of notice. IF if someone gives notice, the worst they could do is escort him out the door with a check for holiday pay and two to four weeks severance. So what's the downside of notice where you are, Manny?
I agree, unless that bridge can not come back to burn you. And my industry is not that different, I give notice where appropriate, and don't when not appropriate. All I am saying is that you don't OWE them anything it is a professional courtesy, if they were good to you, return the favor, if not, then do whatever you want. We are all individual contractors, IMO. And I have told my employees the same......I recall one kid who came into my office, he was an animator, he had gotten a job offer across town for 2 times the money. He was like "I don't want to leave" and I was like "I don't want to lose you".......but......I practically kicked him out the door....."Go take that job, it is better for you, we will work together in the future".... He took it, I hired another guy, but had no grudges at all about a person bettering their situation. DD
Are you guys hiring? I like bananas and will throw occasional feces at coworkers. But only if they deserve it.
Not to be rude but I have to make sure I read this correctly... you're in HR and you don't know this? Yes, you give two weeks notice!
It's common courtesy to give a 2 week notice regardless. To keep things professional and you never know if you might have return one day if the new job doesn't work out.
to a certain point. Common decency has to come into play somewhere. Obviously, if his dream job wanted him to start immediately, then yes you can understand him not giving 2 weeks. However, this doesnt seem to be the case here. There doesn't seem to be any limitations preventing him from putting in his 2 weeks...unless i missed some piece of info i missed. dang Manny...65 mile commute? that sounds brutal.
I talked to my HR director (who is my supervisor's supervisor) right before I went to lunch and handed him my resignation letter. He was a little surprised but once we started talking, he knew why I did it and understood. The conversation went really well and he was glad to know that I am working out a 2 week notice. So, my last day will be Friday, the 4th of June and I then will start the new job on Monday, the 7th of June.
Yea, I know as that is the biggest downside; however, my salary has increased by 40% so I figured that I just will have to suck it up and deal with it.
congrats Manny! So with a 2+ hour commute each day, can we look forward to many more "what's in your ipod" threads?
