Would you give 2 weeks notice?

[biosurfer1]

I was talking with a friend at lunch today who said yesterday, a co-worker of his quit, as in that was his last day, no notice. He wasn't angry and didn't flip out. He talked to my friend and said that he found another job and that was that. When asked why he didn't give two weeks notice like the norm, he said it's because the company did not have a severance package and thus, if he were fired he would be out that day...just treating the company like he would have been.

Apparently the bosses were pretty pissed and I'm not sure it was worth creating enemies especially if he's going to be working in the same industry. Then again he does have a point.

So would ya give 2 weeks under the same conditions?

[TimT]

My ex gave two weeks notice when she changed jobs, she had found a position closer to her home, and with slightly better salary and benefits.

When she gave her supervisor notice, they to pack up her cubicle and be off the property by the end of the business day..

She always got good evaluations, and never missed any time..

[Rick V]

I always give notice. I am not one to burn bridges. That crap comes back to haunt you. I do however see his point.

[Noah930]

I would have given 2 weeks' notice, as that's the expected norm. If not legal, then at least from a social etiquette perspective. If the former employer wants you out by the end of the day, that's fine. Leave and take the 2 weeks pay.

[McLovin]

I would give the 2 weeks notice.

You're just burning bridges if you don't.

If you give the notice, and the company wants you out that day, that's no big deal. Depending on the nature of the job and the circumstances, that may be very reasonable for them to do.

[skunked]

I would give notice regardless, no reason to burn bridges.

[Rick V]

Originally Posted by NotaBRG

I would give notice and due to the nature of my job would probably get walked out that day.

Same here, for some reason they never let a mechanic finish his notice. It's not like we can set any time bombs that will go off after we leave.

[944Larry]

Pizz on 'em. Doing construction work I've seen way to many people laid off and sent home the same day without so much as a days notice. Who cares about burning bridges with some jerks that would do this. My last job I was told "won't need you after today". So I left right then. Had another job before the day was up. I imagine this is more common in construction than any other industry.

[Zeke]

So, you say give 2 weeks notice with the expectation of being asked to leave immediately. And do this for social etiquette.

If I had observed previous employees who gave notice walked out that day, I'd save them the trouble. If, however, the employer treated the worker well on exit, I'd give notice.

I'm sure if someone asked why you walked out on the employer who would walk you out, you would just say, "What's the difference?" If they don't know, you didn't want to know that person anyway.

[Oh Haha]

I would give 2 weeks notice if going to another job, even in the same industry. Why be an a##hat? People remember that stuff and you may run across those folks again someday.

A trained monkey could do my job so I doubt the company would give much thought to replacing me.

[JavaBrewer]

Originally Posted by skunked

I would give notice regardless, no reason to burn bridges.

^ this.

[epbrown]

Originally Posted by Rick V

I always give notice. I am not one to burn bridges. That crap comes back to haunt you.

Originally Posted by TimT

When she gave her supervisor notice, they to pack up her cubicle and be off the property by the end of the business day..

^This. It's a catch-22. I had a buddy at a job that gave 2 weeks notice when he found a new position out of state. He made all his arrangements around accomodating the company for a smooth transition, and they packed him up and pushed him out the day he gave his notice.

The next month, I was in the same boat - I'd found a better position out of state. Seeing how my buddy was treated, I told them on my last day, literally the day before I moved.

O. M. G.

They wailed and cried. How could I not give notice? It was such a betrayal, what had they ever done to me? Was I that unhappy? Why? They had thought of me like family!! I pointed out their treatment of my co-worker the month before and apparently, though the situations were identical, this was completely different. It was hilarious.

Observing similar contradictory situations over the years, I'd say the only sensible thing to do is take whatever action is best for you, and not worry about the company's reaction - which is precisely what they will do. People talk of burning bridges but personally, I've yet to see it impact anyone.

[red-beard]

It is not unusual that once you give notice, they walk you out the door. Generally, they pay you for those two weeks. That was how it happened with GE when I left for Solar Turbines. Even though they were not direct competitors, they played in a similar market.

It was fine, I had slowly cleaned out my office over the previous several weeks.

[Zeke]

Yay for Mr. Brown ^^^^^ When it's time to go, it's time to go. The last dance is over. Who stays around to pick up the paper cups?

[widgeon13]

Originally Posted by NotaBRG

I would give notice and due to the nature of my job would probably get walked out that day.

Having spent 35 years in business I would give notice, it's the right thing to do. If they walk you out that day at least you have taken the high ground. Don't give notice and you burn bridges.

[JJ 911SC]

Well, I only left 2 jobs so I'm at extremes...

When I join the Navy, on the initial 5 years contract you had to give 6 months notice... A lot of notices get pull out way before it get to 6 months.

Once at "pensionable time" (pass 24 years of service), I give my 30 days notice.

My first job was LCMM support back to the Navy through a "Technical Shop". We won the contract over another shop that held the job for over 20 years... A new contract start with a 1 year with renewal up to 5 before it get back to tender.

I was promise a pay increase upon contract renewal from the Defense Department. Did my job and also did all the paper work and proddings to get the contract renewed. Contract got signed and I ask for the "promissed" pay increase and got told... not this year.

Unless you kiss me, you only screw me once Find a job that was paying a lot more supporting the Submarine fleet. Got all the dolphins in a row, prepare the turn over so that the government would not be squeeze in the middle and give a written 1 week notice on a Friday afternoon directly to the owner without say a word I though he was going to have the big one...

That was 11 years ago and I'm still with BAE Systems.

Apparently after I did that, they put a 2 weeks clause in their contract and they did loose the contract .

[Head416]

I agree with all the comments about not burning bridges, etc. Additionally, I think you are sending a message to your new employer by the choice you make. I gave notice last Wednesday that my last day will by July 5th. They will keep me here until the last day, I'm sure. When I told my new boss that I wasn't willing to give less than two weeks notice he said, "well of course, I wouldn't ask you to, that would be unprofessional."

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by McLovin

I would give the 2 weeks notice.

You're just burning bridges if you don't....
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Sometimes bridges NEED to be burned to the ground immediately....there's always another way to cross imo . I did that once...no regrets whatsoever and would do it again in a heartbeat if faced with similar circumstances.

[Rick Lee]

I would give at least a month's notice at my current job. If I were to quit to go work in the same industry, they'd probably walk me out the door anyway with no hard feelings, and I absolutely would end up dealing with former co-workers down the road. I did it right when I quit the last time and, when the next job fell apart six mos. later, my old boss asked if I could come back and start the following week for more money and take all my old clients back. That's why you don't burn bridges. If I had pissed him off the first time, I'd never have landed that well on my feet. In 100% commission jobs it's ok to not give any notice.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by KC911

Sometimes bridges NEED to be burned to the ground immediately....there's always another way to cross imo . I did that once...no regrets whatsoever and would do it again in a heartbeat if faced with similar circumstances.

Atta boy. Another one with balls. I've never given notice in my life for the few dozen jobs where I actually pulled a paycheck. In fact, most of the time I just didn't go in. When they call, I say why I'm not there. It was usually for a very good reason and I was cool with that. Don't care how they felt. The music stopped and I was on the train.

I guess I've lived my life like a cowboy at the rodeo. You either ride or fall off. If you fall off no one is gonna help you load your horse on the trailer. On to the next rodeo.