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the whole concept of why do we have to give them two weeks and they dont give us two weeks has been kinda talked to death. yeah its not fair but thats how you gotta play the game. if you never need this reference again dont give it to them, if you do need the reference you gotta give the two weeks and wait to see what happens. your probably not going to stay with this new job for life and at sometime in the future you probably wont want that gap on your resume about this employer your talking about so just give them the two weeks. maybe even express to themyou are interested in working and helping with the transition. the reason tehy do let people go is they figure how hard are yougonna work when your leaving probably more socializing saying goodbyes, etc.
OP - What did you decide to do? How did it turn out?
You never know when your path will cross with someone who was/is aware that you were less than 'professional' when you left the job.
More importantly, you have to live with yourself. It is a lot easier to do when you behave in a moral manner.
If they toss you out the door, so be it. YOU did the right thing; THEY have to live with their behavior. I know in the short term that is hollow consolation, but trust me, what goes around, comes around. Karma is hell.
I would recommend always giving 2 weeks. Don't burn bridges.
Additionally, some places have it in their employee handbook that if you don't give two weeks notice they do not have to pay out any accrued but unused vacation time (laws vary by state). THAT can end up being a huge hit to the wallet as well.
So against my intuition, I gave two weeks notice to my manager yesterday. She was surprisingly supportive and happy for me. Honestly, it was not the reaction I was expecting from her given how the company culture is so cut-throat. I thought she'd be more straight-to-business and let me know that my services would no longer be needed. She did not react that way at all though. After telling her how appreciative I was of her mentorship and the opportunity to work here, she told me she was very happy for me and that she'd always have my back. It went very well.
So against my intuition, I gave two weeks notice to my manager yesterday. She was surprisingly supportive and happy for me. Honestly, it was not the reaction I was expecting from her given how the company culture is so cut-throat. I thought she'd be more straight-to-business and let me know that my services would no longer be needed. She did not react that way at all though. After telling her how appreciative I was of her mentorship and the opportunity to work here, she told me she was very happy for me and that she'd always have my back. It went very well.
Eventually the company stock was delisted and they got picked up for pennies by the largest competitor.
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Originally Posted by MSchemist80
I'd say look at your employee handbook. If it says you are required to give 2 weeks notice and you provide it and they terminate you immediately you have grounds for a lawsuit and possibly to declare unemployment as then it becomes a termination
Not sure about the lawsuit.
If you give notice, and they let you go immediately, the company has effectively fired you. This means you can immediately file for unemployment benefits, and they cannot dispute your unemployment by claiming you quit, nor by claiming you were terminated "for cause". Settled law in most states.
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Originally Posted by yellowbelle
Additionally, some places have it in their employee handbook that if you don't give two weeks notice they do not have to pay out any accrued but unused vacation time (laws vary by state). THAT can end up being a huge hit to the wallet as well.
If you don't trust the employer, schedule +2 weeks of paid vacation, give notice the day before vacation starts.
I worked for a few months at a company run by a controlling jerk who would routinely pull the "terminated immediately, no extra pay" card whenever somebody gave notice. The "extended vacation" technique became so popular, they updated the employee handbook so you couldn't schedule a vacation longer than 5 days!
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Eventually the company stock was delisted and they got picked up for pennies by the largest competitor.
