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How much notice do you need to give to a company. I know there is the standard 2 weeks, I have planned a vacation in 3 weeks, but I am also expecting a job offer in the next few days to early next week. If I start after my vacation that means leaving my current job with only about a week to 1.5 weeks notice. I don't want to burn any bridges and leave on good terms with my current company. The new company wants me to start ASAP but is also aware of my pre-planned vacation.
To me it doesn't make sense for me to go on vacation and then be back in the office for only a few more days.
Hi I'm new to the forum. Unless and until you get the firm job offer in hand, I would continue with what you were going to do. Are you based in an employment at-will state? If so, you are not even required to give a two week notice, it's just a courtesy not the standard. Companies like to be told when we're leaving but are not required to give us two weeks notice when they are going to cut us, right? So I think that the plan of going on vacation and coming back...what if the other company has to delay the date start or have a change of heart? I'm just saying, a bird in hand....so take your vacation and when you know for sure the second job's start date for you is firm, then give the week and a half notice, saying the other job is anxious for you to start right away. Because even if you give notice, it's no guarantee that your first company has to keep you for the next two weeks, you can be escorted out by security on the spot.
In the end though, it's up to you. I would wait until YOUR OWN ducks are in a row.
I tend to disagree with the notion that you must get a reference from your current boss. You can easily just get one from another colleague or coworker at the office, can't you? In that regard, when asked for professional references you can use them instead of your immediate boss. I would say give the 1-1.5 week notice and enjoy your vacation, no big deal.
Thanks all for the feedback. It helps me in my decision.
Just to clarify... I have not given notice yet. I am waiting to get the official offer from the new company. I spoke to them today and the recruiter is waiting to hear back from the compensation department before he can offer me the official job. (Hopefully they will offer me the compensation I am looking for)
If I don't officially accept the offer until sometime next week. That leaves less than two weeks notice at my current position.
I would most likely start my new position after my week's vacation.
I tend to disagree with the notion that you must get a reference from your current boss. You can easily just get one from another colleague or coworker at the office, can't you? In that regard, when asked for professional references you can use them instead of your immediate boss. I would say give the 1-1.5 week notice and enjoy your vacation, no big deal.
Good luck and enjoy.
Many employers will accept the reference of a supervisor.
First of all, do NOT give notice until you get your new job offer in writing.
You only need to give a minimum of 1 week's notice--people only give 2 weeks as a courtesy. So I don't think 1.5 weeks' notice is a big difference. That's what I would do.
However, if you really want to give 2-weeks' notice, call your supervisor while you are on vacation at the 2-week mark, and email your resignation letter. Explain to your supervisor that you got a job offer and that they need you to start ASAP.
Your supervisor will probably want you to go back to tie up loose ends. To avoid that, you should complete as much of your work as possible BEFORE you leave for your vacation and prepare a memo explaining things that need clarification; you can email that memo after you send in your resignation.
Nowadays, zero notice is necessary. I highly doubt if the company wanted to can you, they'd give you any notice.
I would not advise burning bridges by behaving in an unprofessional manner. If a company is insisting you start immediately or you'll lose the opportunity, then your current employer will understand your hands are tied. They won't be happy about it, but they won't blame you.
To just say you're quitting without notice minus any kind of reason for it is immature and foolish.
The job market has been bad for some time and it's not going to get much better. At some point you'll find yourself out of work and will need a network to call upon for help. Cast your net as widely as possible, be professional and above board, stay in touch, and help those in your network when you can. You'll be investing in a support system you may be needing one day.
I would not advise burning bridges by behaving in an unprofessional manner. If a company is insisting you start immediately or you'll lose the opportunity, then your current employer will understand your hands are tied. They won't be happy about it, but they won't blame you.
To just say you're quitting without notice minus any kind of reason for it is immature and foolish.
The job market has been bad for some time and it's not going to get much better. At some point you'll find yourself out of work and will need a network to call upon for help. Cast your net as widely as possible, be professional and above board, stay in touch, and help those in your network when you can. You'll be investing in a support system you may be needing one day.
Nah, zero notice is still fine. When you know how the real corporate world works ( not from a book), you'll realize that 2 weeks is not really needed.
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