My replacement is starting before my last day?! (employee, interviewing, owner)
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As some of you may know, I gave my 2-week notice to leave my job as of June 12, thereby making June 26 my last day with my current employer. That's because I landed a job in the Columbus, OH area.
Anyway, I just found out yesterday that my replacement employee is starting this Thursday...the second to last day that I am here. Is it just me or is that CRAZY?!
During the past week, my managers were openly talking to me about who they are interviewing and what their timing is and everything. It was awkward. Who knows....maybe it's because this is a small company with only 100 employees.
I don't know. I have never ever heard of a replacement starting BEFORE the previous person's last day.
It happens all the time. I trained my replacement before I left my last job so the company wouldn't suffer because I left. While I didn't have to do it, It kept me from burning bridges and I still talk to the owners frequently who have always told me I have a spot if this job didn't work out.
I have always seen replacements start before the person left. Usually early enough to tell the person leaving that they aren't needed any longer. How many work the entire 2 week notice period?
I have always seen replacements start before the person left. Usually early enough to tell the person leaving that they aren't needed any longer. How many work the entire 2 week notice period?
A lot of people do. I always work out the entire notice. Again... save those bridges.
I don't understand why this is awkward for you since you are leaving voluntarily, but I haven't read your previous posts. I can only suggest that you cooperate in helping your replacement learn and adjust to the job with as much grace as you can muster. No matter what has preceded leaving the job, it would be best to let it go, for your own peace of mind. Best wishes for your new job!
Very standard. They want you to help train and transition your work. Happens all the time. Good luck on your new job!
This.
How else can you show the new hire what he/she needs to know?
You did not get fired; you are leaving voluntarily. Overlap of the old and new is normal.
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