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Two weeks notice?

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Leaving a job where you're unhappy- do you give two weeks notice, or less?

  • Give two weeks notice out of professional courtesy

    Votes: 25 89.3%

  • Fuck'em

    Votes: 3 10.7%
  • Total voters
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DEBuckeye

DEBuckeye

It ain't easy, bein' cheesy.
Good news- I got a new job!!! I've been trying to get out of here for a little while now (long story), and I'm finally leaving. It's a great opportunity with another company here in town- more responsibility, more challenge, better advancement opportunities, and more $$$.

So, my question to you- I'm leaving my current job unhappy. I think my boss knows I'm unhappy, but I don't think he knows to what extent. Do I give two weeks notice as a professional courtesy, or less because I'm unhappy with them and I don't give a shit?
 
Do you have any vacation? Put in for it now and then give them your 2 weeks right before the vacation starts. Might as well get paid for 2 jobs for a week or 2. :p

Congrats on the new job.
 
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You should always give two weeks notice whether you're departing on good terms or not. It's simple courtesy. The only exceptions would be if there's illegal activity taking place (harrassment or your boss has asked you to do something illegal).
 
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Let me give you the answer from a managerial POV.

Anyone coming to me with an intent to depart was granted complete latitude on the 2 weeks front. In fact even though some individuals that worked with me asked for 2 weeks, I would, if it helped them, accelerate the process. (Even getting the vacation set up if they could swing that line).

Why do that?

A - You never know when those who have advanced from your supervision can one day lend a hand in return. Make the departure mutually smooth.
B - It is just the reasonable and correct action to take. Never block another's right or chance for advancement.
 
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If you put in two weeks many places will thank you for the courtesy but tell you turn in your keys and pack your desk right away. Many times you can even be paid for the last two weeks becuase they told you to leave.
 
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Gotta go with the 2 weeks. In addition to concerns of burning bridges, it's helpful to think of the good things your employer has done for you, such as: provided salary and benefits for a number of years, paid for your masters education, etc.

It's also better to part ways as the "better man," especially if others don't regard your boss highly. Then they'll look at you and think of how classy you handled the entire situation.
 
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14 mentioned it, Go with the 2 weeks notice and you have a chance to be let go before those 2 weeks and still get paid. Along with the burning bridges and things of that nature.

Really the only time you shouldn't give notice is if the company is a bunch of dicks and have screwed you over before.
 
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Professionalism above all else. Not only will it make you look better, it is the right thing to do.

And remember the KSB motto "A swift kick in the balls when they're not expecting is the best revenge"
 
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DEBuckeye said:
Good news- I got a new job!!! I've been trying to get out of here for a little while now (long story), and I'm finally leaving. It's a great opportunity with another company here in town- more responsibility, more challenge, better advancement opportunities, and more $$$.

So, my question to you- I'm leaving my current job unhappy. I think my boss knows I'm unhappy, but I don't think he knows to what extent. Do I give two weeks notice as a professional courtesy, or less because I'm unhappy with them and I don't give a shit?
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ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS offer it. They may not ask you to stay, but always offer it. You never want to burn a bridge. World is smaller than you think.
 
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Thanks for the responses. I had been leaning towards giving the two weeks, but then the evil little voice in the back of my head said "Hey, you could just f**k 'em over, you know."

All of your points are valid; plus, I'm not working in a very big town. It's probably not too tough for words to get around here.
 
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