Just delivered my two-week notice

[CptObvious]

I'm not sure if I worded it correctly. The place I'm working at has some financial problems, and last week they attempted to do something without my permission that I felt crossed the line (advertising my picture in a paper as practicing in an area I have no experience in). I decided not to mention that but rather focus on the financial problems:

My notice:

After our discussions last week, I have decided that it may be in the best interest for both the firm and myself to seek other employment. I have enjoyed working here with everyone and wish I could continue; however, I understand the current circumstances and that it may not be financially feasible for the firm at this time to keep me employed. In the meantime while I search for other employment, I would be more than happy to continue with the firm on a part-time or contract basis. If, depending on the severity of the situation, that is not possible, then I believe it would be best to give my notice now, with the standard two weeks to wrap up loose ends and ensure a smooth transition.

I want to thank you again for giving me the opportunity to work here and gain valuable experience in the law practice, and wish you both success.

Sincerely,

[name]

I don't want to burn any bridges right now because this was my first real job and I'll need the reference.

 

[krunchykrome]

Sounds good to me.

Then again, you could always ask an ATOT member to pretend to be your former employer "Vandalay Industries"

 

[HN]

how come you didn't send it out friday? (send out friday, leave on a friday; send out monday, you have to come in for monday on your last day. unless "2 weeks" meaning just short of two weeks.)

 

[Shadowknight]

Nicely worded.

 

[DougK62]

Way too wordy, IMO.

 

[Chrono]

Just put. "I'm outties in this gig yo. See ya later suckers."

 

[lokiju]

So you quite before securing another job?

Not a good idea IMO.

 

[Fingolfin269]

Originally posted by: lokiju
So you quite before securing another job?

Not a good idea IMO.

QFT.

BTW, does anyone know where the '2 weeks' came from? I guess I've always wondered this and never thought to ask if there is some history behind it.

 

[mugs]

I'd have gotten another job first.

 

[jlbenedict]

Originally posted by: Fingolfin269

Originally posted by: lokiju
So you quite before securing another job?

Not a good idea IMO.

QFT.

BTW, does anyone know where the '2 weeks' came from? I guess I've always wondered this and never thought to ask if there is some history behind it.

I always just thought it was common courtesy given to the employer to allow them time to find a replacement for the position that was just vacated.

 

[Azurik]

I think it's way too wordy.

Honestly, the best two week notice is just that - a notice that you are ending your employment after two weeks. It should be 1, 2, maybe 3 full sentences at most.

Any other items you or they want to discuss can be discussed in person.

 

[iroast]

Slightly verbose.

Should have secured new job before putting in your notice.

Good luck.

 

[altonb1]

Goodbye, suckers!

Hello, Unemployment line!

😀

 

[Old Hippie]

I don't want to burn any bridges right now because this was my first real job and I'll need the reference.

You did good!