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I've been on a temp assignment for 6 months now. Originally it was supposed to be three months, but they've indefinitely extended it. My boss just got her notice of termination - they're eliminating her position and she's leaving in early February. Since I've started working here, I've seen unbelievable turn-over. I've also been applying to get out since my first week. My job description might be changing, I just don't know....I'm riding through as I continue to apply...
My question for you fine people is, since I am a contract/temp worker do the same rules apply for giving a two week notice in this situation? I would say no. My training consisted of three days, a handwritten notebook and lots of family picture viewing from the former employees Facebook page.
If you want to maintain a professional relationship and possibly secure a reference, give two weeks notice and apologize for leaving. They probably wont have you work those weeks anyways. If you don't care about the field, company or reference then there is no need to give notice, just stop going.
I've done it both ways. One job I gave a letter of resignation and they let me work a few more days. For one restaurant job ages ago I just called and told the manager that I wouldn't be coming in anymore.
I can't imagine why you wouldn't give the two weeks if you're not changing fields dramatically. If you apply for other jobs they will want the good word from your last employment...
I've been on a temp assignment for 6 months now. Originally it was supposed to be three months, but they've indefinitely extended it. My boss just got her notice of termination - they're eliminating her position and she's leaving in early February. Since I've started working here, I've seen unbelievable turn-over. I've also been applying to get out since my first week. My job description might be changing, I just don't know....I'm riding through as I continue to apply...
My question for you fine people is, since I am a contract/temp worker do the same rules apply for giving a two week notice in this situation? I would say no. My training consisted of three days, a handwritten notebook and lots of family picture viewing from the former employees Facebook page.
Interested to hear your thoughts. Thank you.
Contact your recruiter and let them handle it. They will put together a transistion plan so you can leave. Don't *********rself out of ever working for that temp agency again.
If you want to maintain a professional relationship and possibly secure a reference, give two weeks notice and apologize for leaving. They probably wont have you work those weeks anyways. If you don't care about the field, company or reference then there is no need to give notice, just stop going.
I've done it both ways. One job I gave a letter of resignation and they let me work a few more days. For one restaurant job ages ago I just called and told the manager that I wouldn't be coming in anymore.
I can't imagine why you wouldn't give the two weeks if you're not changing fields dramatically. If you apply for other jobs they will want the good word from your last employment...
Thank you for your comment. Actually, I never want to work in this industry again and have a reference that'll say whatever I please, so I'm not worried about burning bridges. I'm not sure what I'll do or what opportunities will present themselves. I do appreciate the perspective. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by Spaten_Drinker
Contact your recruiter and let them handle it. They will put together a transistion plan so you can leave. Don't *********rself out of ever working for that temp agency again.
I have. They claimed they couldn't find anything for me during the holidays. But I may just ride through this s*** storm to see what happens.
You need to keep in mind if you give the temp agency two weeks they're going to replace you ASAP.
You tell them on say Monday morning and they tell you don't bother going in on Tuesday.
So if you can afford to be let go and don't need the two weeks pay, than you can give notice.
Remember the temp agency is only concerned about placing someone in the position. Once you tell them you're leaving, they're on the phone replacing you.
Thank you for your comment. Actually, I never want to work in this industry again and have a reference that'll say whatever I please, so I'm not worried about burning bridges. I'm not sure what I'll do or what opportunities will present themselves. I do appreciate the perspective. Thank you.
I have. They claimed they couldn't find anything for me during the holidays. But I may just ride through this s*** storm to see what happens.
So you are quitting without having anything else lined up? Is unemployment really better than a chaotic job?
So you are quitting without having anything else lined up? Is unemployment really better than a chaotic job?
Hell no! I'm applying but keeping this position until something better comes along. Things have mellowed out since I first started. Although almost everyone I started with has either been fired or left the company.
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