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I've saved up a year's worth of money and am flying out to hopefully find an apartment in my future home city. I'm at the stage, especially of this trip yields results, that I should think about giving my two weeks at my current job.
I'll be respectful and give my full two weeks, working diligently until my last day... But I'm starting to feel guilty.
I know convention says "everyone's replaceable" but the company is already understaffed and are struggling to find additional workers (small town, not good economy) and they're struggling financially as well...
Nothing is changing my mind, with new, better opportunities available upon my arrival in new city. I just don't know how to let them know. Professionally and straightforward is how I plan to. But I think, given the volatile nature of their attitudes, that they won't take it well.
What is the standard procedure here? It's my first time "quitting".
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What happens at your current employer is not your problem, and you are not responsible for their struggles. You have to do what's best for you. Soften the blow by expressing gratitude for the opportunity they have given you, and give the customary 2 weeks notice. Don't be too surprised if they dismiss you on the spot and escort you out the door, however, that does happen sometimes.
I've saved up a year's worth of money and am flying out to hopefully find an apartment in my future home city. I'm at the stage, especially of this trip yields results, that I should think about giving my two weeks at my current job.
I'll be respectful and give my full two weeks, working diligently until my last day... But I'm starting to feel guilty.
I know convention says "everyone's replaceable" but the company is already understaffed and are struggling to find additional workers (small town, not good economy) and they're struggling financially as well...
Nothing is changing my mind, with new, better opportunities available upon my arrival in new city. I just don't know how to let them know. Professionally and straightforward is how I plan to. But I think, given the volatile nature of their attitudes, that they won't take it well.
What is the standard procedure here? It's my first time "quitting".
Pretty much what Hemlock said. Those aren't your problems. You thank them for the opportunity, and give your courtesy two weeks. More if you think it would help your conscience or if the extra money/benefit will help.
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