Two weeks notice after one month?

[Kev]

It seems like most of the people posting in this thread are kids on their holiday break.

You boss will either understand and let you go w/o issue or he won't.

Um, what?

Has anyone heard the term "at will" employment? Your company could, and would if needed, lay you off at any given time if it helps their bottom line. So why should an employee treat the company any different? No way in hell would I ever give up guaranteed extra money to sit around and go through the motions for 2 weeks at my old job.

 

[mugs]

I'd give notice, but since you've only been there for a month they'll probably tell you to go ahead and leave. You might hint in that direction. Unless your job is really simple, someone who has only done it for a month is probably not worth keeping for another two weeks.

screw your current company, leave them now. if the situation was turned around, i doubt they would give you 2 weeks for you to prep during a layoff or firing.

I've only been at one company that has done layoffs, but they gave everyone at least 6 weeks notice and severance pay.

 

[Zargon]

Last place I quit just gave me 2 weeks pay said thanks and said don't show up tomorrow

my brother just did that.

especially since he's in sales, they would most likely pay him to not show up for fear of him stealing customers for the new job or whatever.

 

[olds]

Give them as much notice as you can (today) and leave it at that.

 

[DrPizza]

I'll be receiving an offer in a few days for a position with more hours and more responsibility.

More hours? Why does this sound like a part time job?

I'm not all that into the product that I'm selling.

Sales? Part time sales job. Hmmm...
No, you don't need to give McDonalds 2 week notice so that you can go work at Taco Bell as an assistant manager.

Seriously though... how professional of an environment is it? And is this a career type of job, or just something for a few years type of job? The more professional an environment, the more likely I am to say "yes, definitely give them 2 weeks notice."

 

[SKORPI0]

Worked for a Fortune 500 company for 8 1/2 years and was told by a manager that she did not see me having a future there anymore. I've reached the highest possible position for the amount I was being paid. Gave them my 2 weeks notice. Was expected to train some new hires before I left. Did not show up the next day. Got paid 2 weeks vacation pay, sick days and bonus which totaled about a months pay. 2 people quit in the same department a few weeks back for better opportunities. Heard a few weeks later that the manager quit because of stress. Found a similar job within 10 days.

 

[Kev]

Why would a manager tell you she did not see you having a future there, but not be firing you? That makes no sense.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

If you've worked there for less than 90 days then don't bother with a notice. Finish your work day/week if your manager asks you to, but don't come back.

 

[Farang]

Depends on benefits. If they wait 90 days to give me benefits, I wait 90 days before feeling it necessary to give notice. If 6 months, 6 months. If there are no benefits, they never get notice.

 

[tyler811]

Screw the two weeks notice. Do you think they would give you two weeks notice if they laid you off or fired you, hell no they would not.

 

[iversonyin]

Screw the two weeks notice. Do you think they would give you two weeks notice if they laid you off or fired you, hell no they would not.

That's obvious.

But what if your current boss doesn't like the fact you didn't give notice and he ends up some company you want to work for somewhere down the road.

You burnt bridges for absolutely no reason.

It does not hurt to ask your boss if you can leave without 2 weeks. If he says yes, you pack your stuff. If he says he prefer you do, then you give in 2 weeks notice.

Unless you absolutely sure you won't bump heads with anyone at that company ever again - but you never know.

 

[oiprocs]

You should always extend the courtesy of giving a 2 week notice. It doesn't matter that you've only been at your job for 1 month, and you don't particularly like the product you are selling there. Someone will have to pick up your workload if you just walk out one day. And it really sucks to be managing an employee that does that because it means that you need to pick up the slack, or you need to designate other people that work for you to do it (but they probably already have their hands full). It can generate a pretty nasty atmosphere.

Before I showed up, my position was non-existent. The work I do was just outsourced to another company (lead generation).

I'd say that it was quite telling that the new employer is not concerned about you giving notice. What goes around comes around and businesses like that are very like to shit on you with little or no provocation.
Just my two cents but I've seen it before.

Well, he said he wanted me to start ASAP, I told him I've probably got to give 2 weeks notice, and he said "Yes, that's the norm, but sometimes it's shorter". The conversation moved elsewhere after that.

More hours? Why does this sound like a part time job?

Sales? Part time sales job. Hmmm...
No, you don't need to give McDonalds 2 week notice so that you can go work at Taco Bell as an assistant manager.

Seriously though... how professional of an environment is it? And is this a career type of job, or just something for a few years type of job? The more professional an environment, the more likely I am to say "yes, definitely give them 2 weeks notice."

It's lead generation. The frustrating part is not making commissions on any of the prospects that are interested in the product. Once I establish their "temperature", I either put them away for future calls or turn them over to a sales rep.

Plus, I want to get more into the marketing side, which is what the new job entails.

 

[rasczak]

His new employer doesn't care about how he leaves his employer at all. They want him immediately and know what that entails.

however, future employers would view this as a risk. For the sake of your overall resume, give the two weeks. It would look better in the long run if this is the field you are going to be in career-wise. If your new employer bugs the crap out of you about starting earlier, politely let them know that you wish to give a proper notice to your current employer. This should be good for your new employer.

I have been in this position before, I have always worked my last two weeks.

 

[funkymatt]

give your two weeks. they may just cut you a check right there.

 

[Ns1]

Don't give the 2 weeks and never list that place under "employment" ever

 

[oiprocs]

however, future employers would view this as a risk. For the sake of your overall resume, give the two weeks. It would look better in the long run if this is the field you are going to be in career-wise. If your new employer bugs the crap out of you about starting earlier, politely let them know that you wish to give a proper notice to your current employer. This should be good for your new employer.

I have been in this position before, I have always worked my last two weeks.

But I'm not even thinking to put this on my resume. What can I prove by showing that I worked one month? On top of that, the new job isn't a promotion, so it's not like I can say "oh I worked here for a month but then I found a higher position and took that".

give your two weeks. they may just cut you a check right there.

I doubt it. I'm an intern, so probably lucky to even get paid.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Don't be a shit, give your 2 weeks notice.

This. You never know when it could bite you if you don't.

 

[FoBoT]

http://wistechnology.com/articles/1757/

Ready to leave? Why you shouldn't give two weeks' notice

Why? Because giving two week's notice (let alone four week's notice) went out with nickel beers.

Many people will remember when Ameritech was letting people go several years ago. They would call them in a conference room and say their services were no longer needed. They would then show them to the door. Any coats or personal effects left at their desk would be shipped to them. This is a terrible way to treat 10- to 20-year loyal employees.

What about Amoco, Cellular One and other companies leaving an envelope on your chair telling you that you were no longer needed? What HR expert offered that as a professional approach for "parting a company on good terms"?


New best practice: immediate departure


Here is a true story that just happened where someone was leaving for a better opportunity and was debating this exact issue of "giving notice."

My advice to her was to clear out her office the day before, give a clear resignation letter and have everything ready to turn over and leave the day of her resignation. She was in charge of critical information and computer systems. There were many legitimate reasons why she left (pay, workload, lack of recognition and the company's loss of business).

It was a wise move to leave. She left on a Monday.

Two days later, the servers crashed and the company got a subpoena for a lawsuit. If she would have stayed, she could have been blamed for the crash and potentially held up to be a witness in the lawsuit. It could have jeopardized her new opportunity if she went the "old school" route. She was really thankful she resigned the way she did.

So much for giving two weeks' notice. The potential liabilities aren't worth it.

 

[Kev]

Yeah, what Ns1 said. The fact that you're only staying for 1 month far overshadows the whole 2 weeks notice issue.

 

[Patt]

In my last few jobs, I've been on probation in the first 3 months ... meaning the company could terminate me as they wished, or I could leave as I wished with no strings attached, including the 2 weeks of notice. I'd ask about it, but suggest that it would be better if I left immediately.

 

[JS80]

No. While I don't dislike the work, I'm not all that into the product that I'm selling. If it were something in tune with my interests then I would be less hesitant to leave.

If you're in sales they will prob let you go same day anyway.

 

[TEEZLE]

you're in sales....no offense but notice is not needed....

 

[Ns1]

http://wistechnology.com/articles/1757/

terrible article on a 1/1000000 chance of something going terribly wrong in your last 2 weeks that you would be potentially liable for.

 

[Zargon]

But I'm not even thinking to put this on my resume. What can I prove by showing that I worked one month? On top of that, the new job isn't a promotion, so it's not like I can say "oh I worked here for a month but then I found a higher position and took that".


I doubt it. I'm an intern, so probably lucky to even get paid.

intern?

call in sick and never go back

 

[slayer202]

Depends on benefits. If they wait 90 days to give me benefits, I wait 90 days before feeling it necessary to give notice. If 6 months, 6 months. If there are no benefits, they never get notice.

That sounds like a fair rule of thumb to me