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I currently work for a very small company (15 persons total). I am not happy in this company, so I went and found a new job at a big ICT consultancy firm. At my current job, I have a 2 months resignation period. For my new job, I have already agreed to start working after this resignation period, but I haven't signed the contract yet.
Now, within the last week, another colleague also indicated that he would also be leaving the company, and another colleague became very ill and will be gone for a long time. So, within two months, this company will have lost 20% of its work force... This is causing the company some problems with promised deliverables. So my boss has now asked me if I could stay a few months longer at this company, even though I already made promises to the other company. Should I accomodate him in this?
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closed as off-topic by Lilienthal♦, Chris E, Richard U, paparazzo, gnat Jul 15 '16 at 17:09
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I currently work for a very small company (15 persons total). I am not happy in this company, so I went and found a new job at a big ICT consultancy firm. At my current job, I have a 2 months resignation period. For my new job, I have already agreed to start working after this resignation period, but I haven't signed the contract yet.
Now, within the last week, another colleague also indicated that he would also be leaving the company, and another colleague became very ill and will be gone for a long time. So, within two months, this company will have lost 20% of its work force... This is causing the company some problems with promised deliverables. So my boss has now asked me if I could stay a few months longer at this company, even though I already made promises to the other company. Should I accomodate him in this?
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asked Jul 15 '16 at 8:32
Lourens
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closed as off-topic by Lilienthal♦, Chris E, Richard U, paparazzo, gnat Jul 15 '16 at 17:09
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- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Chris E, gnat
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Lilienthal, Richard U, paparazzo
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no, it's his problem, not yours. Staff are leaving because they haven't made it a desirable place to work.
– kevin cline
Jul 15 '16 at 8:38
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"Should I?" is off-topic here: make up your own mind. "When does it make sense to extend a notice period?" or "Is it reasonable to extend notice by X amount of time?" is more appropriate. That said, why on earth are you even considering this? You do realise that the new company will never accept this?
– Lilienthal♦
Jul 15 '16 at 9:32
"Should I...?" is a very open ended question. Your conscience is not something we can comment on.
– Richard U
Jul 15 '16 at 13:30
Would your company be willing to pay you for a few more months after you leave (not resign, but leave) because you suddenly have a financial emergency? I guess, "no"? Then you don't need to sacrifice your personal plans to support them either. Just work your notice period and get going. What would you do if the other company retracts the offer because you cannot join them on the agreed date?
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Jul 17 '16 at 17:35
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I currently work for a very small company (15 persons total). I am not happy in this company, so I went and found a new job at a big ICT consultancy firm. At my current job, I have a 2 months resignation period. For my new job, I have already agreed to start working after this resignation period, but I haven't signed the contract yet.
Now, within the last week, another colleague also indicated that he would also be leaving the company, and another colleague became very ill and will be gone for a long time. So, within two months, this company will have lost 20% of its work force... This is causing the company some problems with promised deliverables. So my boss has now asked me if I could stay a few months longer at this company, even though I already made promises to the other company. Should I accomodate him in this?
job-change
asked Jul 15 '16 at 8:32
Lourens
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I currently work for a very small company (15 persons total). I am not happy in this company, so I went and found a new job at a big ICT consultancy firm. At my current job, I have a 2 months resignation period. For my new job, I have already agreed to start working after this resignation period, but I haven't signed the contract yet.
Now, within the last week, another colleague also indicated that he would also be leaving the company, and another colleague became very ill and will be gone for a long time. So, within two months, this company will have lost 20% of its work force... This is causing the company some problems with promised deliverables. So my boss has now asked me if I could stay a few months longer at this company, even though I already made promises to the other company. Should I accomodate him in this?
job-change
asked Jul 15 '16 at 8:32
Lourens
474
asked Jul 15 '16 at 8:32
Lourens
474
asked Jul 15 '16 at 8:32
Lourens
474
asked Jul 15 '16 at 8:32
Lourens
474
474
closed as off-topic by Lilienthal♦, Chris E, Richard U, paparazzo, gnat Jul 15 '16 at 17:09
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Chris E, gnat
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Lilienthal, Richard U, paparazzo
closed as off-topic by Lilienthal♦, Chris E, Richard U, paparazzo, gnat Jul 15 '16 at 17:09
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave these specific reasons:
- "Questions seeking advice on company-specific regulations, agreements, or policies should be directed to your manager or HR department. Questions that address only a specific company or position are of limited use to future visitors. Questions seeking legal advice should be directed to legal professionals. For more information, click here." – Chris E, gnat
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – Lilienthal, Richard U, paparazzo
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no, it's his problem, not yours. Staff are leaving because they haven't made it a desirable place to work.
– kevin cline
Jul 15 '16 at 8:38
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"Should I?" is off-topic here: make up your own mind. "When does it make sense to extend a notice period?" or "Is it reasonable to extend notice by X amount of time?" is more appropriate. That said, why on earth are you even considering this? You do realise that the new company will never accept this?
– Lilienthal♦
Jul 15 '16 at 9:32
"Should I...?" is a very open ended question. Your conscience is not something we can comment on.
– Richard U
Jul 15 '16 at 13:30
Would your company be willing to pay you for a few more months after you leave (not resign, but leave) because you suddenly have a financial emergency? I guess, "no"? Then you don't need to sacrifice your personal plans to support them either. Just work your notice period and get going. What would you do if the other company retracts the offer because you cannot join them on the agreed date?
– Masked Man♦
Jul 17 '16 at 17:35
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no, it's his problem, not yours. Staff are leaving because they haven't made it a desirable place to work.
– kevin cline
Jul 15 '16 at 8:38
3
"Should I?" is off-topic here: make up your own mind. "When does it make sense to extend a notice period?" or "Is it reasonable to extend notice by X amount of time?" is more appropriate. That said, why on earth are you even considering this? You do realise that the new company will never accept this?
– Lilienthal♦
Jul 15 '16 at 9:32
"Should I...?" is a very open ended question. Your conscience is not something we can comment on.
– Richard U
Jul 15 '16 at 13:30
Would your company be willing to pay you for a few more months after you leave (not resign, but leave) because you suddenly have a financial emergency? I guess, "no"? Then you don't need to sacrifice your personal plans to support them either. Just work your notice period and get going. What would you do if the other company retracts the offer because you cannot join them on the agreed date?
– Masked Man♦
Jul 17 '16 at 17:35
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no, it's his problem, not yours. Staff are leaving because they haven't made it a desirable place to work.
– kevin cline
Jul 15 '16 at 8:38
no, it's his problem, not yours. Staff are leaving because they haven't made it a desirable place to work.
– kevin cline
Jul 15 '16 at 8:38
3
3
"Should I?" is off-topic here: make up your own mind. "When does it make sense to extend a notice period?" or "Is it reasonable to extend notice by X amount of time?" is more appropriate. That said, why on earth are you even considering this? You do realise that the new company will never accept this?
– Lilienthal♦
Jul 15 '16 at 9:32
"Should I?" is off-topic here: make up your own mind. "When does it make sense to extend a notice period?" or "Is it reasonable to extend notice by X amount of time?" is more appropriate. That said, why on earth are you even considering this? You do realise that the new company will never accept this?
– Lilienthal♦
Jul 15 '16 at 9:32
"Should I...?" is a very open ended question. Your conscience is not something we can comment on.
– Richard U
Jul 15 '16 at 13:30
"Should I...?" is a very open ended question. Your conscience is not something we can comment on.
– Richard U
Jul 15 '16 at 13:30
Would your company be willing to pay you for a few more months after you leave (not resign, but leave) because you suddenly have a financial emergency? I guess, "no"? Then you don't need to sacrifice your personal plans to support them either. Just work your notice period and get going. What would you do if the other company retracts the offer because you cannot join them on the agreed date?
– Masked Man♦
Jul 17 '16 at 17:35
Would your company be willing to pay you for a few more months after you leave (not resign, but leave) because you suddenly have a financial emergency? I guess, "no"? Then you don't need to sacrifice your personal plans to support them either. Just work your notice period and get going. What would you do if the other company retracts the offer because you cannot join them on the agreed date?
– Masked Man♦
Jul 17 '16 at 17:35
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If you wish to work longer, you work longer. If you don't wish to work longer, you don't work longer. It's up to you. But if you are leaving causes your old boss problems, that are his problems, not yours. You are leaving. You have zero obligations.
Make sure that whatever you sign doesn't make your notice period start again.
"Burning bridges" is generally overrated. If your boss unexpectedly (for you and for him) finds himself in a position where he wants you to stay longer, it is obvious to any reasonable person that you might not be in a position anymore where you can do this. You might have given notice for Friday, and signed a contract to start work elsewhere on Monday. If your boss holds a grudge because of that, then it was a bridge that needed burning.
Worth repeating again and again and again: The order to do things is: Look for new job. Get a job offer. Check what your notice period is. Sign a new contract to start just after the end of your notice period. Give notice to the old company.
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:50
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You may be able to work something out that benefits everyone. Someone I hired once came to me with a similar issue. As it happened, it was actually better for us to bring him on a bit later -- we were rushing to meet his schedule because he didn't want to lose him. And he told me that he had negotiated a good bump in salary at his original company since he had lots of leverage. Win-win.
– David Schwartz
Jul 15 '16 at 9:52
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Issues in the company you're leaving are not your problem. You've made the decision to leave, found another job, agreed a leaving date and followed all the relevant procedures. Say no, politely, and move on.
Oh, and sign the contract for your new job!
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:39
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It's ultimately up to you to decide, you of course don't have to do it but you have to face the very real possibility that you may be burning bridges if you don't. Whether or not this will be a problem you need to figure out. 2 months is a very long notice period, I personally think that's plenty of time for them to get a replacement, and asking for a couple months more is past ridiculous.
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:40
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Notice periods vary highly in different countries. Nonetheless, I agree with the sentiment that two months should be ample time to find a replacement.
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If you wish to work longer, you work longer. If you don't wish to work longer, you don't work longer. It's up to you. But if you are leaving causes your old boss problems, that are his problems, not yours. You are leaving. You have zero obligations.
Make sure that whatever you sign doesn't make your notice period start again.
"Burning bridges" is generally overrated. If your boss unexpectedly (for you and for him) finds himself in a position where he wants you to stay longer, it is obvious to any reasonable person that you might not be in a position anymore where you can do this. You might have given notice for Friday, and signed a contract to start work elsewhere on Monday. If your boss holds a grudge because of that, then it was a bridge that needed burning.
Worth repeating again and again and again: The order to do things is: Look for new job. Get a job offer. Check what your notice period is. Sign a new contract to start just after the end of your notice period. Give notice to the old company.
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:50
gnasher729
70.5k31131219
You may be able to work something out that benefits everyone. Someone I hired once came to me with a similar issue. As it happened, it was actually better for us to bring him on a bit later -- we were rushing to meet his schedule because he didn't want to lose him. And he told me that he had negotiated a good bump in salary at his original company since he had lots of leverage. Win-win.
– David Schwartz
Jul 15 '16 at 9:52
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up vote
7
down vote
If you wish to work longer, you work longer. If you don't wish to work longer, you don't work longer. It's up to you. But if you are leaving causes your old boss problems, that are his problems, not yours. You are leaving. You have zero obligations.
Make sure that whatever you sign doesn't make your notice period start again.
"Burning bridges" is generally overrated. If your boss unexpectedly (for you and for him) finds himself in a position where he wants you to stay longer, it is obvious to any reasonable person that you might not be in a position anymore where you can do this. You might have given notice for Friday, and signed a contract to start work elsewhere on Monday. If your boss holds a grudge because of that, then it was a bridge that needed burning.
Worth repeating again and again and again: The order to do things is: Look for new job. Get a job offer. Check what your notice period is. Sign a new contract to start just after the end of your notice period. Give notice to the old company.
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:50
gnasher729
70.5k31131219
You may be able to work something out that benefits everyone. Someone I hired once came to me with a similar issue. As it happened, it was actually better for us to bring him on a bit later -- we were rushing to meet his schedule because he didn't want to lose him. And he told me that he had negotiated a good bump in salary at his original company since he had lots of leverage. Win-win.
– David Schwartz
Jul 15 '16 at 9:52
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
If you wish to work longer, you work longer. If you don't wish to work longer, you don't work longer. It's up to you. But if you are leaving causes your old boss problems, that are his problems, not yours. You are leaving. You have zero obligations.
Make sure that whatever you sign doesn't make your notice period start again.
"Burning bridges" is generally overrated. If your boss unexpectedly (for you and for him) finds himself in a position where he wants you to stay longer, it is obvious to any reasonable person that you might not be in a position anymore where you can do this. You might have given notice for Friday, and signed a contract to start work elsewhere on Monday. If your boss holds a grudge because of that, then it was a bridge that needed burning.
Worth repeating again and again and again: The order to do things is: Look for new job. Get a job offer. Check what your notice period is. Sign a new contract to start just after the end of your notice period. Give notice to the old company.
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:50
gnasher729
70.5k31131219
If you wish to work longer, you work longer. If you don't wish to work longer, you don't work longer. It's up to you. But if you are leaving causes your old boss problems, that are his problems, not yours. You are leaving. You have zero obligations.
Make sure that whatever you sign doesn't make your notice period start again.
"Burning bridges" is generally overrated. If your boss unexpectedly (for you and for him) finds himself in a position where he wants you to stay longer, it is obvious to any reasonable person that you might not be in a position anymore where you can do this. You might have given notice for Friday, and signed a contract to start work elsewhere on Monday. If your boss holds a grudge because of that, then it was a bridge that needed burning.
Worth repeating again and again and again: The order to do things is: Look for new job. Get a job offer. Check what your notice period is. Sign a new contract to start just after the end of your notice period. Give notice to the old company.
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:50
gnasher729
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answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:50
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answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:50
gnasher729
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answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:50
gnasher729
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70.5k31131219
You may be able to work something out that benefits everyone. Someone I hired once came to me with a similar issue. As it happened, it was actually better for us to bring him on a bit later -- we were rushing to meet his schedule because he didn't want to lose him. And he told me that he had negotiated a good bump in salary at his original company since he had lots of leverage. Win-win.
– David Schwartz
Jul 15 '16 at 9:52
suggest improvements |Â
You may be able to work something out that benefits everyone. Someone I hired once came to me with a similar issue. As it happened, it was actually better for us to bring him on a bit later -- we were rushing to meet his schedule because he didn't want to lose him. And he told me that he had negotiated a good bump in salary at his original company since he had lots of leverage. Win-win.
– David Schwartz
Jul 15 '16 at 9:52
You may be able to work something out that benefits everyone. Someone I hired once came to me with a similar issue. As it happened, it was actually better for us to bring him on a bit later -- we were rushing to meet his schedule because he didn't want to lose him. And he told me that he had negotiated a good bump in salary at his original company since he had lots of leverage. Win-win.
– David Schwartz
Jul 15 '16 at 9:52
You may be able to work something out that benefits everyone. Someone I hired once came to me with a similar issue. As it happened, it was actually better for us to bring him on a bit later -- we were rushing to meet his schedule because he didn't want to lose him. And he told me that he had negotiated a good bump in salary at his original company since he had lots of leverage. Win-win.
– David Schwartz
Jul 15 '16 at 9:52
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Issues in the company you're leaving are not your problem. You've made the decision to leave, found another job, agreed a leaving date and followed all the relevant procedures. Say no, politely, and move on.
Oh, and sign the contract for your new job!
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:39
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Issues in the company you're leaving are not your problem. You've made the decision to leave, found another job, agreed a leaving date and followed all the relevant procedures. Say no, politely, and move on.
Oh, and sign the contract for your new job!
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:39
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up vote
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Issues in the company you're leaving are not your problem. You've made the decision to leave, found another job, agreed a leaving date and followed all the relevant procedures. Say no, politely, and move on.
Oh, and sign the contract for your new job!
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:39
TrueDub
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Issues in the company you're leaving are not your problem. You've made the decision to leave, found another job, agreed a leaving date and followed all the relevant procedures. Say no, politely, and move on.
Oh, and sign the contract for your new job!
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:39
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answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:39
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answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:39
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It's ultimately up to you to decide, you of course don't have to do it but you have to face the very real possibility that you may be burning bridges if you don't. Whether or not this will be a problem you need to figure out. 2 months is a very long notice period, I personally think that's plenty of time for them to get a replacement, and asking for a couple months more is past ridiculous.
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:40
fib112358
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Notice periods vary highly in different countries. Nonetheless, I agree with the sentiment that two months should be ample time to find a replacement.
– Underdetermined
Jul 15 '16 at 8:43
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It's ultimately up to you to decide, you of course don't have to do it but you have to face the very real possibility that you may be burning bridges if you don't. Whether or not this will be a problem you need to figure out. 2 months is a very long notice period, I personally think that's plenty of time for them to get a replacement, and asking for a couple months more is past ridiculous.
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:40
fib112358
1475
Notice periods vary highly in different countries. Nonetheless, I agree with the sentiment that two months should be ample time to find a replacement.
– Underdetermined
Jul 15 '16 at 8:43
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up vote
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up vote
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It's ultimately up to you to decide, you of course don't have to do it but you have to face the very real possibility that you may be burning bridges if you don't. Whether or not this will be a problem you need to figure out. 2 months is a very long notice period, I personally think that's plenty of time for them to get a replacement, and asking for a couple months more is past ridiculous.
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:40
fib112358
1475
It's ultimately up to you to decide, you of course don't have to do it but you have to face the very real possibility that you may be burning bridges if you don't. Whether or not this will be a problem you need to figure out. 2 months is a very long notice period, I personally think that's plenty of time for them to get a replacement, and asking for a couple months more is past ridiculous.
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:40
fib112358
1475
answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:40
fib112358
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answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:40
fib112358
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answered Jul 15 '16 at 8:40
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Notice periods vary highly in different countries. Nonetheless, I agree with the sentiment that two months should be ample time to find a replacement.
– Underdetermined
Jul 15 '16 at 8:43
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Notice periods vary highly in different countries. Nonetheless, I agree with the sentiment that two months should be ample time to find a replacement.
– Underdetermined
Jul 15 '16 at 8:43
Notice periods vary highly in different countries. Nonetheless, I agree with the sentiment that two months should be ample time to find a replacement.
– Underdetermined
Jul 15 '16 at 8:43
Notice periods vary highly in different countries. Nonetheless, I agree with the sentiment that two months should be ample time to find a replacement.
– Underdetermined
Jul 15 '16 at 8:43
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4
no, it's his problem, not yours. Staff are leaving because they haven't made it a desirable place to work.
– kevin cline
Jul 15 '16 at 8:38
3
"Should I?" is off-topic here: make up your own mind. "When does it make sense to extend a notice period?" or "Is it reasonable to extend notice by X amount of time?" is more appropriate. That said, why on earth are you even considering this? You do realise that the new company will never accept this?
– Lilienthal♦
Jul 15 '16 at 9:32
"Should I...?" is a very open ended question. Your conscience is not something we can comment on.
– Richard U
Jul 15 '16 at 13:30
Would your company be willing to pay you for a few more months after you leave (not resign, but leave) because you suddenly have a financial emergency? I guess, "no"? Then you don't need to sacrifice your personal plans to support them either. Just work your notice period and get going. What would you do if the other company retracts the offer because you cannot join them on the agreed date?
– Masked Man♦
Jul 17 '16 at 17:35