When to give two weeks notice?

[purbeast0]

After waiting for my clearance to go through before I give my two weeks, I finally am going to do it today. I have been at this job for over 5 years right out of college and I am feeling kind of nervous about the whole thing.

My question is, what time of day is typically the best time to do this? Should I just do it now early in the morning? Or should I do it later towards the end of the day?

I know whenever I do it I am going to feel kind of strange and nervous doing it since I've never done it.

 

[Vette73]

Do it early and in writing.

Be to the point in the letter. Be nice and do the BS in person, not the letter.

 

[lxskllr]

You do it when the time is best, and there'll be fewer distractions. I lean towards the end of the day, but it depends on your exact work conditions.

 

[purbeast0]

yea I'm going to definitely give a typed letter with my signature on it, that is going to be about two sentences long.

this is an office environment, software company to be exact.

 

[Lamont Burns]

two weeks before you plan to leave...

I mean, early in the morning imo. Upfront and to the point. It's respectful and professional. Late in the day is bleh.

 

[KentState]

When does your company typically give layoff notices? I would notify them in the same manor.

 

[Vette73]

When does your company typically give layoff notices? I would notify them in the same manor.

So on his last day you want him to pull the fire alarm and when everybody is outside says its his last day and drive away?

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

I think it depends how much you like your current job and management and the people you work with.... and of course how much you want them to be a part of your future.

 

[Phoenix86]

Expect to be walked out of the door with any IT type position, nothing personal. They may keep you around, but don't count on it.

 

[Patt]

Do it early ... you'll be thinking about it all day if you don't. My last position I was at for almost 5 years, and I hit my manager up first thing on a Monday morning. Didn't really make his day, but gave him ample time to start preparing, and I felt so light.

Congrats on the new position.

 

[FoBoT]

end of the day

 

[HannibalX]

EOB on a Friday.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

don't do it early. do it midday. don't do it at the end.

i told my manager i was going to grad school (i mean it's still long off... still applying you know?) and I got a 2 hr advice session when it was already 5pm on a Friday. I mean he's a nice guy, but there's nothing more than wanting to leave work when it's a Friday... especially when people clear off the manufacturing floor early and the last few hours are just chilling in front of a computer. Nothing wrong with the advice though. I just wish I did it a little earlier in a day that wasn't all too busy to begin with.

 

[HannibalX]

don't do it early. do it midday. don't do it at the end.

i told my manager i was going to grad school (i mean it's still long off... still applying you know?) and I got a 2 hr advice session when it was already 5pm on a Friday. I mean he's a nice guy, but there's nothing more than wanting to leave work when it's a Friday... especially when people clear off the manufacturing floor early and the last few hours are just chilling in front of a computer. Nothing wrong with the advice though. I just wish I did it a little earlier in a day that wasn't all too busy to begin with.

That's easy. "We can discuss any concerns you have on Monday, I'm late for an appointment. Have a nice weekend." No reason to stick around for two hours just because they want you to.

 

[compman25]

So on his last day you want him to pull the fire alarm and when everybody is outside says its his last day and drive away?

No, burn the building down and never come back, maybe go to a tropical island and retire.

 

[BoomerD]

First thing on Monday morning. That way, if they decide to escort you out of the building, you have the rest of the day (or week) to relax...

Since you apparently have a good relationship with the company and your management, do it politely and professionally.

Me on the other hand...Friday at quitting time..."Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you. I won't be back on Monday. I have another job to go to." :biggrin:

 

[mugs]

When does your company typically give layoff notices? I would notify them in the same manor.

Should he pay his employer severance too? :\

What if they don't do their layoffs in a manor, maybe they do them in a bungalow or a cottage?


@OP - I don't think the time really matters. After I got my current job I called my old boss as soon as I got to work in the morning.

 

[her209]

Wait til your boss comes back from his/her afternoon delight.

 

[HannibalX]

I received 30 day notice of my layoff. That's better than what most people get. A lot of people aren't getting any severance these days and have to sue to get anything, which might not be worth the time.

 

[purbeast0]

well i gave it this morning at about 10am, and next friday is going to be my last day.