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Next Friday is my last day of work at a hospital that I worked at for about 4 years now as a Senior nurse. No one has said anything to me about having a little party, get-together, etc. Should I even care? I feel I was a good employee and have always had good reviews with my boss, etc. There are a couple people that I have had confrontations with, but nothing too serious. I feel like I have contributed a lot over the last four years. Both of the Directors have not said anyting to me about leaving and they were told two weeks ago. When they see me they just say "Hi" and that's it. Just seem kind of sad if they don't, even though I'll be starting my new job as a manager soon. Thanks.
They might be planning a surprise. Or not. But it's not something I'd care about. You're leaving of your own accord, they really don't owe you anything.
They might be planning a surprise. Or not. But it's not something I'd care about. You're leaving of your own accord, they really don't owe you anything.
I agree. I have left jobs where there was a cake, and I have left where no one really says anything until the last day and they say "good bye and good luck".
It is a job. You are leaving because you have a better opportunity. I always thought it was a little strange to celebrate someone leaving where they are for something better...especially if the other employees are also looking to leave.
They might be planning a surprise. Or not. But it's not something I'd care about. You're leaving of your own accord, they really don't owe you anything.
Exactly. I left a job I loved after 5 yrs and they called me into the conference room and there was a cake and they had decorated, it took me a second to realize it was for me...LOL.
Times are tough...employees get sick of being expected to bring gifts, cakes, etc for every little thing, especially for fellow employees leaving for a better job!
Depends on the culture of the workplace.
I was somewhere for 5 years and they got me some cake and got together in the break room for me and got me a $100 AMEX gift card to help me on a new wardrobe since I was switching careers.
I would be a little bummed too but I guess that helps the confirmation that leaving is the best thing to do.
Good luck in your new job or adventure!
At the law firm where I worked, the attorneys seemed not to want to do anything for two long term people who left (one was a secretary and the other an associate). I asked if we could have a pot luck luncheon for them, and we had it in the conference room. The bosses graciously let us have an extra hour for lunch and even joined us. When I was let go (after ten years), I was given a box to clean out my desk, and that's it. They didn't even say goodbye. They did this 4:00 p.m., two days before Thanksgiving. The reason they gave was that "my husband called the office too many times". They'd cut my pay and hours previously, in hopes I'd quit, so they could bring in someone cheaper.
Attorneys are so classy.
Whatever, happens, be gracious about it. If they don't acknowledge your last day, just politely leave, and don't look back.
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