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Last Tuesday, my wife started a new job. It is a temp-to-perm job in which she'll become permanent in 90 days. The pay is low, benefits are not great, and her co-workers are a lot older than her. She mainly took the job because she was having a tough time finding employment.
A few days ago, she heard from another company she had previously applied to. Because the opportunity sounded good, she went in for an interview this morning. The job is exactly what she wants to do, and they offer more pay, better benefits, better corporate culture, and more promotion opportunities. They seemed to love her, and may offer her the position in the next few days.
She feels really guilty about possibly leaving her current company, especially since she's supposed to help fill in for a woman going on leave in 2 weeks. Is it ethical for her to quit and move on to the new position? Is 2 weeks notice customary even though she just started? Should she make up an excuse if she quits, or just be straight forward and honest?
Her early departure may raise an eyebrow or two, but it's not unethical as long as she gives adequate notice (2 weeks is customary) and is honest with her current employer. Since she is so new, the current employer may just cut her since she's probably still training and isn't providing much of a return for the company yet.
She shouldn't feel guilty at all. You gotta do what you gotta do. Your wife should not pass up an opportunity to do a job she that she wants to do for more money and better benefits. If it was me I think I would just be honest when quitting. I'd also give two weeks. Since she hasn't been at the job long they may not want her to stay the two weeks. They may be mad at her for leaving so soon. In the end though, you have to do whats best for you.
Give notice, she honestly doesn't even need to say anything as far as a reason (that's what at-will employment means) .. but if they ask, I'd be honest. "A better opportunity came along".
Way to go!!! Good for her, better environment, better benefits - now is not the time to feel guilty or be sad, now is the time to CELEBRATE!
What long term obligation does she have to the current employer as a temp? IMO, none.
The employer can contact the temp agency and hire another person to replace her. If they can't, that's their problem ... don't make it yours. That's the name of the game in temp work.
She owes here allegiance to herself, not an employer that has her on a trial assignment. This is a simple business decision... resign with minimal notice and take the better position and feel good about it.
Last Tuesday, my wife started a new job. It is a temp-to-perm job in which she'll become permanent in 90 days. The pay is low, benefits are not great, and her co-workers are a lot older than her. She mainly took the job because she was having a tough time finding employment.
A few days ago, she heard from another company she had previously applied to. Because the opportunity sounded good, she went in for an interview this morning. The job is exactly what she wants to do, and they offer more pay, better benefits, better corporate culture, and more promotion opportunities. They seemed to love her, and may offer her the position in the next few days.
She feels really guilty about possibly leaving her current company, especially since she's supposed to help fill in for a woman going on leave in 2 weeks. Is it ethical for her to quit and move on to the new position? Is 2 weeks notice customary even though she just started? Should she make up an excuse if she quits, or just be straight forward and honest?
She should not feel guilty. The position she is currently at is temp to perm, meaning that they have not committed to her, not she to them. Why would you stay at a low paying job because you feel bad for them? She owes them nothing. When the new place offers her a job, ask them to put it in writing. And then she can explain to her current employers she has a new and better offer. If they feel "guilty" then they can match it!!!
Do what you want! Life is short! Im done with this job by 2008 and Im going to Vegas and Phoenix to party through Christmas into January! At which point I'll stay or comeback! Chances are I'll be back by March but it's gonna be a party!
When was the last time you were treated well by an employer?
Do what's best for your family!
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