Feb
I know for a fact that they wont be able to hire and train a replacement for me in just 2 weeks, so I was wondering if I should give them a whole month instead. Everyone is telling me no way because they could terminate you if you tell them that far in advance, but quite frankly I don't care if they will terminate me because my new job told me I can start anytime. I just don't feel comfortable leaving the job in a bad position where they have few employees and still trying to find a replacement for me. What do you think?
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If the prospect of being let go early isn't an issue for you, then by all means, give a full months notice. As the first answerer said, it speaks volumes about your character and work ethic. Your old employer is losing a good employee and your new one is going be benefit from hiring you. Best of luck to you and your replacement!
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I think that this speaks volumes about yoru character and work ethic.
I think it is a great gesture and if the old job does not appreciate it, that is their problem.
I say yes, do it
if they are wise they will take it for the gracious offer that it is
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Stick to the legal 2 weeks notice no more, no less
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If your new job can wait, go ahead and give 30 days notice. It will only help you leave in good standing and if they decide to let you go early, demand that they pay you for the 30 days. Any reputable company should honor that.
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Yea, tell them you are being considerate and trying to help them by giving them extra time. I literally gave my last job like 4 months notice I was leaving for school. If you are a good employee they wont fire you.
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Give them a month, you will leave on good terms, they won't fire you because they need you. Even if they do you can start your other job any way. Most places would be very happy to get a month's notice. You sound like a very considerate person. Good luck with your new job!
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most employers would love an advanced notice if you plan to quit. Inform them that you found another job, but will stay as long as a month in order for them to replace your position.
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traditionally its two weeks but i have never given any notice - employers are never that courteous to their employees - but then again ive been fired for being drunk on the job
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i think just 1 week not a hole month!
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That's very nice of you. Sure give them a month. You never know down the line when a kind word from a former employer could mean the difference between getting a future job and not.
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Have you checked your terms & conditions of employment? You may have a notice period built into your contract.
If they're written-in a notice period then you're not only contractually obliged to work it but that is also how long they *expect* you to give so you won't need to give longer.
If you have no formal notice period then I don't see any harm in giving them as long as is practical. If they choose to terminate you in the meantime or make your positon untenable it sounds like you're able to pretty much walk straight into the other job anyway, so you have little to lose.
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Make sure you signed documents at your new job like a W-2 form. I was once in a situation when on the first day of my new job they told me they made a mistake and didn't need to hire a new person. I hadn't signed anything with them so there was nothing I could do.
To answer your question - yes, if you feel the employer has treated you well.
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Although the standard is generally assumed to be 2 weeks, this is really a holdover from 1930s managerial theory. The unfortunate truth is, your employer is not going to give you two weeks notice that you are terminated - whether you are a blue collar worker or senior management. If a company is willing to sign a mutual termination contract - stating that both parties will provide N days notice, then notice is appropriate. Lacking such a contract I suggest:
1 - Remove all personal belongings a day or two before you resign.
2 - Provide your immediate supervisor a letter of resignation on the day you resign.
3 - Be polite and firm on your way out the door for good.
Of course, if you feel that your employer has acted honorably during the course of your employment, then giving notice is certainly a polite thing to do.
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