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I have a new Job offer and I don't know the notice period of the new compnany, Is it okay to ask the notice period of future employer
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I have a new Job offer and I don't know the notice period of the new compnany, Is it okay to ask the notice period of future employer
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Uh. What is the point of doing that ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:16
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@GautierC - Would you want to commit yourself to a 4 month notice period unknowingly?
– Martin Smith
Jun 8 '16 at 11:10
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@MartinSmith read the contract before signing it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 11:22
It might be wise to be less specific, and ask the open question in which areas your contract will differ from applicable defaults. (It might also be good to first ask which default rules apply. Not only can there be legal defaults, the might also be collective bargaining defaults, industry-wide defaults etc).
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Jun 8 '16 at 12:19
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I have a new Job offer and I don't know the notice period of the new compnany, Is it okay to ask the notice period of future employer
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asked Jun 8 '16 at 5:28
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I have a new Job offer and I don't know the notice period of the new compnany, Is it okay to ask the notice period of future employer
job-offer new-job
asked Jun 8 '16 at 5:28
Augustin
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asked Jun 8 '16 at 5:28
Augustin
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asked Jun 8 '16 at 5:28
Augustin
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asked Jun 8 '16 at 5:28
Augustin
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Uh. What is the point of doing that ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:16
1
@GautierC - Would you want to commit yourself to a 4 month notice period unknowingly?
– Martin Smith
Jun 8 '16 at 11:10
5
@MartinSmith read the contract before signing it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 11:22
It might be wise to be less specific, and ask the open question in which areas your contract will differ from applicable defaults. (It might also be good to first ask which default rules apply. Not only can there be legal defaults, the might also be collective bargaining defaults, industry-wide defaults etc).
– MSalters
Jun 8 '16 at 12:19
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3
Uh. What is the point of doing that ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:16
1
@GautierC - Would you want to commit yourself to a 4 month notice period unknowingly?
– Martin Smith
Jun 8 '16 at 11:10
5
@MartinSmith read the contract before signing it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 11:22
It might be wise to be less specific, and ask the open question in which areas your contract will differ from applicable defaults. (It might also be good to first ask which default rules apply. Not only can there be legal defaults, the might also be collective bargaining defaults, industry-wide defaults etc).
– MSalters
Jun 8 '16 at 12:19
3
3
Uh. What is the point of doing that ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:16
Uh. What is the point of doing that ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:16
1
1
@GautierC - Would you want to commit yourself to a 4 month notice period unknowingly?
– Martin Smith
Jun 8 '16 at 11:10
@GautierC - Would you want to commit yourself to a 4 month notice period unknowingly?
– Martin Smith
Jun 8 '16 at 11:10
5
5
@MartinSmith read the contract before signing it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 11:22
@MartinSmith read the contract before signing it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 11:22
It might be wise to be less specific, and ask the open question in which areas your contract will differ from applicable defaults. (It might also be good to first ask which default rules apply. Not only can there be legal defaults, the might also be collective bargaining defaults, industry-wide defaults etc).
– MSalters
Jun 8 '16 at 12:19
It might be wise to be less specific, and ask the open question in which areas your contract will differ from applicable defaults. (It might also be good to first ask which default rules apply. Not only can there be legal defaults, the might also be collective bargaining defaults, industry-wide defaults etc).
– MSalters
Jun 8 '16 at 12:19
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You can always ask. But asking this question will make the interviewer worry about how serious you are about this job application.
Personally, I would not ask. Instead, I would get the job offer, accept it in principle, then review the entire employment contract before signing it. It is entirely legitimate to ask that something unacceptable in a contract be changed, and to walk away without signing if an agreement can not be reached. Of course that would mean walking away from the job too.
Before you do anything else, though, I suggest researching this in other ways. Find out whether there is a commonly agreed upon notice period in that country -- or if one is officially required at all, rather than just being a courtesy. See if you can find the answer for this company on line somewhere, or find a way to ask anonymously. If you can get the answer without having to ask directly, that's less likely to cause problems.
edited Jun 8 '16 at 9:54
Joe Strazzere
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answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:29
keshlam
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Would do the same here. But I would never ever ask it during an interview, I don't even see the point to do it anyway.
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:33
1
In some countries, notice periods can be unreasonably long. (See past questions about changing jobs in India, for example.) If there is reason to suspect that kind of policy, it's worth researching. In the US, where employment at will is the standard, this issue generally doesn't arise.
– keshlam
Jun 8 '16 at 6:38
ok I understand a bit better now. But what is the point to ask it during an interview. Checking it during the last step of the recruitment process is better, isn't it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:41
3
@keshlam Other cultures would consider a job security of 0 (fire-at-will) abusive. I guess it depends on the culture you got thrown into as "the norm".
– nvoigt
Jun 8 '16 at 9:13
1
@keshlam: It protects you as well. If your employer decides to fire you, you will get paid for three months from the moment he tells you. And if you look for new employment while employed, your next employer knows that you have long notice period, because everyone has.
– gnasher729
Jun 8 '16 at 12:17
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Thats not a good idea. It will cause the recruiter to think that you're already planning to leave this new company soon should you get the job, which is not a good impression to give.
Notice periods are usually outlined in the contract. So before signing it, you should read it. If there is no notice period specified in the contract, the legal standard in your country applies. So, for better or worse, you'll get this information when you get the contract.
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:32
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Rather than asking specifically about the notice period, you should ask to see the contract and examine it for yourself.
Say something like "I appreciate the job offer. Before accepting I would like a chance to review the full contract. Can you please send me a copy?" If I were the hiring manager I wouldn't find this strange or off putting.
If there is no contract clause regarding this then refer to local employment law as to what is required of the employee by default.
answered Jun 8 '16 at 14:06
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You can always ask. But asking this question will make the interviewer worry about how serious you are about this job application.
Personally, I would not ask. Instead, I would get the job offer, accept it in principle, then review the entire employment contract before signing it. It is entirely legitimate to ask that something unacceptable in a contract be changed, and to walk away without signing if an agreement can not be reached. Of course that would mean walking away from the job too.
Before you do anything else, though, I suggest researching this in other ways. Find out whether there is a commonly agreed upon notice period in that country -- or if one is officially required at all, rather than just being a courtesy. See if you can find the answer for this company on line somewhere, or find a way to ask anonymously. If you can get the answer without having to ask directly, that's less likely to cause problems.
edited Jun 8 '16 at 9:54
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:29
keshlam
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Would do the same here. But I would never ever ask it during an interview, I don't even see the point to do it anyway.
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:33
1
In some countries, notice periods can be unreasonably long. (See past questions about changing jobs in India, for example.) If there is reason to suspect that kind of policy, it's worth researching. In the US, where employment at will is the standard, this issue generally doesn't arise.
– keshlam
Jun 8 '16 at 6:38
ok I understand a bit better now. But what is the point to ask it during an interview. Checking it during the last step of the recruitment process is better, isn't it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:41
3
@keshlam Other cultures would consider a job security of 0 (fire-at-will) abusive. I guess it depends on the culture you got thrown into as "the norm".
– nvoigt
Jun 8 '16 at 9:13
1
@keshlam: It protects you as well. If your employer decides to fire you, you will get paid for three months from the moment he tells you. And if you look for new employment while employed, your next employer knows that you have long notice period, because everyone has.
– gnasher729
Jun 8 '16 at 12:17
 |Â
show 5 more comments
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
You can always ask. But asking this question will make the interviewer worry about how serious you are about this job application.
Personally, I would not ask. Instead, I would get the job offer, accept it in principle, then review the entire employment contract before signing it. It is entirely legitimate to ask that something unacceptable in a contract be changed, and to walk away without signing if an agreement can not be reached. Of course that would mean walking away from the job too.
Before you do anything else, though, I suggest researching this in other ways. Find out whether there is a commonly agreed upon notice period in that country -- or if one is officially required at all, rather than just being a courtesy. See if you can find the answer for this company on line somewhere, or find a way to ask anonymously. If you can get the answer without having to ask directly, that's less likely to cause problems.
edited Jun 8 '16 at 9:54
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:29
keshlam
41.5k1267144
Would do the same here. But I would never ever ask it during an interview, I don't even see the point to do it anyway.
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:33
1
In some countries, notice periods can be unreasonably long. (See past questions about changing jobs in India, for example.) If there is reason to suspect that kind of policy, it's worth researching. In the US, where employment at will is the standard, this issue generally doesn't arise.
– keshlam
Jun 8 '16 at 6:38
ok I understand a bit better now. But what is the point to ask it during an interview. Checking it during the last step of the recruitment process is better, isn't it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:41
3
@keshlam Other cultures would consider a job security of 0 (fire-at-will) abusive. I guess it depends on the culture you got thrown into as "the norm".
– nvoigt
Jun 8 '16 at 9:13
1
@keshlam: It protects you as well. If your employer decides to fire you, you will get paid for three months from the moment he tells you. And if you look for new employment while employed, your next employer knows that you have long notice period, because everyone has.
– gnasher729
Jun 8 '16 at 12:17
 |Â
show 5 more comments
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
up vote
13
down vote
accepted
You can always ask. But asking this question will make the interviewer worry about how serious you are about this job application.
Personally, I would not ask. Instead, I would get the job offer, accept it in principle, then review the entire employment contract before signing it. It is entirely legitimate to ask that something unacceptable in a contract be changed, and to walk away without signing if an agreement can not be reached. Of course that would mean walking away from the job too.
Before you do anything else, though, I suggest researching this in other ways. Find out whether there is a commonly agreed upon notice period in that country -- or if one is officially required at all, rather than just being a courtesy. See if you can find the answer for this company on line somewhere, or find a way to ask anonymously. If you can get the answer without having to ask directly, that's less likely to cause problems.
edited Jun 8 '16 at 9:54
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:29
keshlam
41.5k1267144
You can always ask. But asking this question will make the interviewer worry about how serious you are about this job application.
Personally, I would not ask. Instead, I would get the job offer, accept it in principle, then review the entire employment contract before signing it. It is entirely legitimate to ask that something unacceptable in a contract be changed, and to walk away without signing if an agreement can not be reached. Of course that would mean walking away from the job too.
Before you do anything else, though, I suggest researching this in other ways. Find out whether there is a commonly agreed upon notice period in that country -- or if one is officially required at all, rather than just being a courtesy. See if you can find the answer for this company on line somewhere, or find a way to ask anonymously. If you can get the answer without having to ask directly, that's less likely to cause problems.
edited Jun 8 '16 at 9:54
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:29
keshlam
41.5k1267144
edited Jun 8 '16 at 9:54
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
edited Jun 8 '16 at 9:54
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
edited Jun 8 '16 at 9:54
Joe Strazzere
222k101649913
222k101649913
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:29
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:29
keshlam
41.5k1267144
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:29
keshlam
41.5k1267144
41.5k1267144
Would do the same here. But I would never ever ask it during an interview, I don't even see the point to do it anyway.
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:33
1
In some countries, notice periods can be unreasonably long. (See past questions about changing jobs in India, for example.) If there is reason to suspect that kind of policy, it's worth researching. In the US, where employment at will is the standard, this issue generally doesn't arise.
– keshlam
Jun 8 '16 at 6:38
ok I understand a bit better now. But what is the point to ask it during an interview. Checking it during the last step of the recruitment process is better, isn't it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:41
3
@keshlam Other cultures would consider a job security of 0 (fire-at-will) abusive. I guess it depends on the culture you got thrown into as "the norm".
– nvoigt
Jun 8 '16 at 9:13
1
@keshlam: It protects you as well. If your employer decides to fire you, you will get paid for three months from the moment he tells you. And if you look for new employment while employed, your next employer knows that you have long notice period, because everyone has.
– gnasher729
Jun 8 '16 at 12:17
 |Â
show 5 more comments
Would do the same here. But I would never ever ask it during an interview, I don't even see the point to do it anyway.
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:33
1
In some countries, notice periods can be unreasonably long. (See past questions about changing jobs in India, for example.) If there is reason to suspect that kind of policy, it's worth researching. In the US, where employment at will is the standard, this issue generally doesn't arise.
– keshlam
Jun 8 '16 at 6:38
ok I understand a bit better now. But what is the point to ask it during an interview. Checking it during the last step of the recruitment process is better, isn't it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:41
3
@keshlam Other cultures would consider a job security of 0 (fire-at-will) abusive. I guess it depends on the culture you got thrown into as "the norm".
– nvoigt
Jun 8 '16 at 9:13
1
@keshlam: It protects you as well. If your employer decides to fire you, you will get paid for three months from the moment he tells you. And if you look for new employment while employed, your next employer knows that you have long notice period, because everyone has.
– gnasher729
Jun 8 '16 at 12:17
Would do the same here. But I would never ever ask it during an interview, I don't even see the point to do it anyway.
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:33
Would do the same here. But I would never ever ask it during an interview, I don't even see the point to do it anyway.
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:33
1
1
In some countries, notice periods can be unreasonably long. (See past questions about changing jobs in India, for example.) If there is reason to suspect that kind of policy, it's worth researching. In the US, where employment at will is the standard, this issue generally doesn't arise.
– keshlam
Jun 8 '16 at 6:38
In some countries, notice periods can be unreasonably long. (See past questions about changing jobs in India, for example.) If there is reason to suspect that kind of policy, it's worth researching. In the US, where employment at will is the standard, this issue generally doesn't arise.
– keshlam
Jun 8 '16 at 6:38
ok I understand a bit better now. But what is the point to ask it during an interview. Checking it during the last step of the recruitment process is better, isn't it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:41
ok I understand a bit better now. But what is the point to ask it during an interview. Checking it during the last step of the recruitment process is better, isn't it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:41
3
3
@keshlam Other cultures would consider a job security of 0 (fire-at-will) abusive. I guess it depends on the culture you got thrown into as "the norm".
– nvoigt
Jun 8 '16 at 9:13
@keshlam Other cultures would consider a job security of 0 (fire-at-will) abusive. I guess it depends on the culture you got thrown into as "the norm".
– nvoigt
Jun 8 '16 at 9:13
1
1
@keshlam: It protects you as well. If your employer decides to fire you, you will get paid for three months from the moment he tells you. And if you look for new employment while employed, your next employer knows that you have long notice period, because everyone has.
– gnasher729
Jun 8 '16 at 12:17
@keshlam: It protects you as well. If your employer decides to fire you, you will get paid for three months from the moment he tells you. And if you look for new employment while employed, your next employer knows that you have long notice period, because everyone has.
– gnasher729
Jun 8 '16 at 12:17
 |Â
show 5 more comments
up vote
4
down vote
Thats not a good idea. It will cause the recruiter to think that you're already planning to leave this new company soon should you get the job, which is not a good impression to give.
Notice periods are usually outlined in the contract. So before signing it, you should read it. If there is no notice period specified in the contract, the legal standard in your country applies. So, for better or worse, you'll get this information when you get the contract.
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:32
Magisch
16.5k134776
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
4
down vote
Thats not a good idea. It will cause the recruiter to think that you're already planning to leave this new company soon should you get the job, which is not a good impression to give.
Notice periods are usually outlined in the contract. So before signing it, you should read it. If there is no notice period specified in the contract, the legal standard in your country applies. So, for better or worse, you'll get this information when you get the contract.
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:32
Magisch
16.5k134776
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Thats not a good idea. It will cause the recruiter to think that you're already planning to leave this new company soon should you get the job, which is not a good impression to give.
Notice periods are usually outlined in the contract. So before signing it, you should read it. If there is no notice period specified in the contract, the legal standard in your country applies. So, for better or worse, you'll get this information when you get the contract.
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:32
Magisch
16.5k134776
Thats not a good idea. It will cause the recruiter to think that you're already planning to leave this new company soon should you get the job, which is not a good impression to give.
Notice periods are usually outlined in the contract. So before signing it, you should read it. If there is no notice period specified in the contract, the legal standard in your country applies. So, for better or worse, you'll get this information when you get the contract.
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:32
Magisch
16.5k134776
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:32
Magisch
16.5k134776
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:32
Magisch
16.5k134776
answered Jun 8 '16 at 6:32
Magisch
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16.5k134776
suggest improvements |Â
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
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Rather than asking specifically about the notice period, you should ask to see the contract and examine it for yourself.
Say something like "I appreciate the job offer. Before accepting I would like a chance to review the full contract. Can you please send me a copy?" If I were the hiring manager I wouldn't find this strange or off putting.
If there is no contract clause regarding this then refer to local employment law as to what is required of the employee by default.
answered Jun 8 '16 at 14:06
Myles
25.4k658104
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
Rather than asking specifically about the notice period, you should ask to see the contract and examine it for yourself.
Say something like "I appreciate the job offer. Before accepting I would like a chance to review the full contract. Can you please send me a copy?" If I were the hiring manager I wouldn't find this strange or off putting.
If there is no contract clause regarding this then refer to local employment law as to what is required of the employee by default.
answered Jun 8 '16 at 14:06
Myles
25.4k658104
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
Rather than asking specifically about the notice period, you should ask to see the contract and examine it for yourself.
Say something like "I appreciate the job offer. Before accepting I would like a chance to review the full contract. Can you please send me a copy?" If I were the hiring manager I wouldn't find this strange or off putting.
If there is no contract clause regarding this then refer to local employment law as to what is required of the employee by default.
answered Jun 8 '16 at 14:06
Myles
25.4k658104
Rather than asking specifically about the notice period, you should ask to see the contract and examine it for yourself.
Say something like "I appreciate the job offer. Before accepting I would like a chance to review the full contract. Can you please send me a copy?" If I were the hiring manager I wouldn't find this strange or off putting.
If there is no contract clause regarding this then refer to local employment law as to what is required of the employee by default.
answered Jun 8 '16 at 14:06
Myles
25.4k658104
answered Jun 8 '16 at 14:06
Myles
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answered Jun 8 '16 at 14:06
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Uh. What is the point of doing that ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 6:16
1
@GautierC - Would you want to commit yourself to a 4 month notice period unknowingly?
– Martin Smith
Jun 8 '16 at 11:10
5
@MartinSmith read the contract before signing it ?
– Gautier C
Jun 8 '16 at 11:22
It might be wise to be less specific, and ask the open question in which areas your contract will differ from applicable defaults. (It might also be good to first ask which default rules apply. Not only can there be legal defaults, the might also be collective bargaining defaults, industry-wide defaults etc).
– MSalters
Jun 8 '16 at 12:19