Here's the situation - I have been at my present company for over 10 years with the last 2 plus years in HR. I have not been happy for some time and talked to my HR director about 2 months ago about it. He seemed to sympathize with my situation but didn't want to do anything about it. What sucks is that I report to a woman - one that does not want me to move up and is content with me getting a 3% raise every year, staying in my cubicle hell. So, I took action - I started looking for another job about the middle of April and found several jobs I was qualified for but they are all about 65 miles away from where I live. Moving to the big city is not an option but I'll just have to put up with the drive. One company got back with me pretty much immediately and after an almost 4 hour interview and talking to 5 different people last Thursday, I knew I had a great shot at getting a job there. Well, they called me this afternoon with an offer of employment and I accepted it. We still have to work out a vacation day that I need to take this Friday, but all I am waiting for is a letter that states IN WRITING my new position with annual salary and expected start date. Here's a tip for you guys that are new to a workforce - NEVER quit a job until you have something in writing from the new place. Once I get my letter, I'll have to let my HR director know. I am going to go ahead and give them the choice of accepting my 2 week notice or not. But I was curious to see what people here thought - is the 2 week notice still something you do or not?
anyone notice the irony in a HR employee asking for 2 week notice advice? :grin: I would say, yes, you give it to them. They might ask you to leave immediately, but you should follow protocol
The answer is "It depends".... If you like the people you work with it is a courtesy....but if not.....it is not necessary. Most companies would not give you the same notice, just look out for yourself. I know it is customary, but if you decide to do it, don't be surprised if they just let you go right away. Make sure you get your vacation time paid for....too..... And...finally. WELL DONE !!! CONGRATULATIONS on a new gig.....life is too short to worry about old jobs...... DD
2 weeks is the right way to do it, should company decide they don't want you too stay the full two weeks then that's that.
You're a selfish and inconsiderate man who likes to burn bridges and never look back as if you will never need someone's hand, mister DaDarkOne.
2 weeks is standard, sometimes longer depending on what you're involved with and how difficult transition after your leaving would be. However, if they've really screwed you around, you could give them a much smaller window. Keep in mind that if you screw them over when you leave, that might cost you a positive reference down the line. If you have 10 years at this company, it would probably be a good idea to keep things positive since future employers are going to ask about this 10 year chunk of your professional life. As others have said, they might just say pack your bags now. My company generally lets people go after a few days of quick transition because employees who have given notice usually aren't too inclined to work very hard. I also wanted to say that your comment "What sucks is that I report to a woman" strikes me as pretty inappropriate. She might be a horrible manager, but you don't need to say you hate working for a woman. A comment like that on a public board could come back to bite you one day.
Just as a point, I am almost certain it is ILLEGAL to give a negative reference according to Texas law, they can refuse to give you a positive one but they can not toss you under the bus or you have recourse to sue. I treat companies just as they treat employees...we are all individual contractors...in the end...... DD
Why risk burning bridges? Nobody thinks they'll ever work for or with former employers, but it often happens. I've kept very positive relationships with my former employers and it has always helped out.
I'll give them 2 weeks. If the situation warrant, I'll give them more. When I leave my present job, I think I'll give them at least 4 because ideally, they'd want to find someone to replace me (1 week absolute minimum) and have me train them (ideally about 8 weeks, but obviously that won't happen). So as others have said, I say it depends...but 2 minimum imo
You're right in the sense that they can't give a negative reference. What they can do is state that you are not eligible for rehire.
absolutely give two weeks. for one thing, like many have said, there's no need to burn bridges. what happens if this job doesn't work out and you absolutely need a new job and your current employer was willing to hire you back? they won't do that if you don't give two weeks. it also screws over your co-workers if you don't give two weeks. the only time i will not ever give two weeks if right after i win the lotto. and i'll give my old co-workers a little change to make it worth their while.
Ding. It's a small world. You may not work for that company again but you might run into somebody that used to work there.
Again, it depends.....if you like the people and don't want to leave them hanging do it. Entirely up to you. Rarely does it come back to haunt you if people you work with know you are frustrated. As a reference, I just left my job, no notice......but I worked for the biggest knob on the planet. And then promptly declined the exit agreement and went to work for their main competitors..... No one I worked with begrudges me because they know what an asshat the guy I worked for is.... DD
Yes give the 2 weeks. My old company would escort you out the building the same day if you were going to work for a competitor (for fear of corporate espionage). So, hopefully, they'll do the same for you and you'll get a 2 week vacation.
^ Two wrongs make a right, eh, DaDarkone? Almost like... be an ahole back to whomever is an ahole to you? Is that it? Some Rockets' fans WE have...
Would they tell you if they did begrudge you? Most people wouldn't. Just sayin. Burning bridges needlessly when you have options serves you no benefit other than personal joy. But needlessly burning bridges may bite you back ...and you might not ever realize it. Could be as simple as somebody recognizing your name and dropping your resume in the trash. You'd never even knew it happened ...but that opportunity will never present itself to you.
