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I have been offered a new job which I am going / want to take because of circumstances. I currently work a part-time (15 hour) contract which says I need to give 2 weeks notice. However, I accidentally told the company that I only needed to give one week as my current contract is difficult to understand.
I'm worried and don't feel so good about my job offer now, and concerned how my current employer is going to react upon me having to give them one weeks notice. How can I go about this without leaving a bad impression?
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I have been offered a new job which I am going / want to take because of circumstances. I currently work a part-time (15 hour) contract which says I need to give 2 weeks notice. However, I accidentally told the company that I only needed to give one week as my current contract is difficult to understand.
I'm worried and don't feel so good about my job offer now, and concerned how my current employer is going to react upon me having to give them one weeks notice. How can I go about this without leaving a bad impression?
(In the UK)
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edited Aug 21 '15 at 19:24
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Contact the new employer, say "Oops", and correct your availability/starting date. Mistakes happen.
– keshlam
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
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Have you already told your new employer that you made a mistake? Are they willing to give you another week or is their date firm?
– Monica Cellio♦
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
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Does your contract specify a penalty for lack of notice? Are you prepared to pay it?
– Wesley Long
Aug 21 '15 at 19:22
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I have been offered a new job which I am going / want to take because of circumstances. I currently work a part-time (15 hour) contract which says I need to give 2 weeks notice. However, I accidentally told the company that I only needed to give one week as my current contract is difficult to understand.
I'm worried and don't feel so good about my job offer now, and concerned how my current employer is going to react upon me having to give them one weeks notice. How can I go about this without leaving a bad impression?
(In the UK)
united-kingdom quitting notice-period leaving
edited Aug 21 '15 at 19:24
user52889
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asked Aug 21 '15 at 19:07
hello
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I have been offered a new job which I am going / want to take because of circumstances. I currently work a part-time (15 hour) contract which says I need to give 2 weeks notice. However, I accidentally told the company that I only needed to give one week as my current contract is difficult to understand.
I'm worried and don't feel so good about my job offer now, and concerned how my current employer is going to react upon me having to give them one weeks notice. How can I go about this without leaving a bad impression?
(In the UK)
united-kingdom quitting notice-period leaving
edited Aug 21 '15 at 19:24
user52889
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asked Aug 21 '15 at 19:07
hello
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edited Aug 21 '15 at 19:24
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edited Aug 21 '15 at 19:24
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edited Aug 21 '15 at 19:24
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Contact the new employer, say "Oops", and correct your availability/starting date. Mistakes happen.
– keshlam
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
1
Have you already told your new employer that you made a mistake? Are they willing to give you another week or is their date firm?
– Monica Cellio♦
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
1
Does your contract specify a penalty for lack of notice? Are you prepared to pay it?
– Wesley Long
Aug 21 '15 at 19:22
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Contact the new employer, say "Oops", and correct your availability/starting date. Mistakes happen.
– keshlam
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
1
Have you already told your new employer that you made a mistake? Are they willing to give you another week or is their date firm?
– Monica Cellio♦
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
1
Does your contract specify a penalty for lack of notice? Are you prepared to pay it?
– Wesley Long
Aug 21 '15 at 19:22
3
3
Contact the new employer, say "Oops", and correct your availability/starting date. Mistakes happen.
– keshlam
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
Contact the new employer, say "Oops", and correct your availability/starting date. Mistakes happen.
– keshlam
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
1
1
Have you already told your new employer that you made a mistake? Are they willing to give you another week or is their date firm?
– Monica Cellio♦
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
Have you already told your new employer that you made a mistake? Are they willing to give you another week or is their date firm?
– Monica Cellio♦
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
1
1
Does your contract specify a penalty for lack of notice? Are you prepared to pay it?
– Wesley Long
Aug 21 '15 at 19:22
Does your contract specify a penalty for lack of notice? Are you prepared to pay it?
– Wesley Long
Aug 21 '15 at 19:22
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If you care about your old employer's impression of you, your best bet is simply explaining to your new employer that you made a mistake, and say you will need to give two week's notice.
If they work office hours, do this by email ASAP and, if you've not heard back, follow up with a 'phone call first thing Monday, before you speak to your old employer.
If they didn't give an indication that timing was a major factor in their decision-making process (i.e. it's peak season), they will probably be understanding and won't hold it against you (unless your new job is proofreading contracts!). Most employers are far more willing to wait a week than call up second preferences, who would then have to decide, give a week, etc.
As to your current employer, there is no 'good' way of telling them you don't want to work your notice period.
You could ask them... but it's generally not a good idea to tell an employer you're leaving them unless you have a job to go to that you can 100% definitely take up.
If you can't change it, it is a breach of contract for you to leave without working your notice. In practice, unless your employer enjoys being petty, or there is a specific penalty clause in your contract, they are unlikely to pursue you legally (NB: none of this is advice in the legal/employment sense: rely on your union or solicitor for that).
If you have a two week notice period, it is typically because your employer is just giving you the legal minimum based on your length of service and asking for the same in return. Two weeks is not enough to hire a replacement, it's a window for knowledge transfer at best. One week won't make much difference, so they may not even care.
However:
- They may mention this in any future reference. (Check: is your offer conditional or 'subject to suitable references')?
- They might fire you on the spot, leaving you with a week's less pay.
- They probably won't hire you in future.
- Generally, this will leave a bad impression.
The only way I can see this ending well is if your employer is generally not very process-oriented, really likes you, and you're not going to work for a competitor. In this case, you could go to them with an approach like:
I'm really sorry to put you in this position, but I've had an offer to do X, which is a really great opportunity for me - but they need me to start next week! Would you be willing to let me go on Friday - I'm willing to do Y and Z to make this work.
However, if they do say no, they will know that you have considered leaving, and so they might start to look to replace you.
You always have the option of not taking the new job.
Your old employer needn't ever know you got a new job. If your new employer is firm about their start date, saying "It would have been lovely but I'm sorry it didn't work out on this occasion" as a parting message won't burn any bridges (and they might reconsider).
answered Aug 21 '15 at 20:14
user52889
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While they cannot literally force you to work for them that extra week. They could use every contractual element against you. What they can do is limited by the contract and employment laws in your jurisdiction. If you are required to get something from them, as evidence you worked for them, they could in theory withhold that except for documents they are required to give you ( i.e. W2 forms, etc. ). As pointed out not working the 2 week notice period is a near guaranteed way of being blacklisted by the hiring authority ( i.e. they will remember what happened ).
– Ramhound
Aug 22 '15 at 0:05
I would imagine that you current employer would be OK. Most employers are reasonable and it is only a part time job anyway so easy to cover
– Ed Heal
Aug 24 '15 at 16:09
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Don't sweat it. If they fired you, they would have security escorting you to the door and throwing your belongings out into the parking lot. How's that for "notice"?
Unless your so-called "contract" has a fixed term of employment (and various other legal characteristics which are undoubtedly not there), it is considered "employment at will" which means you can leave anytime for any reason.
Consider giving them one week's notice generous.
answered Aug 24 '15 at 14:58
Socrates
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Given that the question and tags specifically mention the UK, this answer is not correct. The UK does not operate "employment at will" and there are actually statutory notice periods. [There are exceptions for gross misconduct and falling foul of security requirements, of course.]
– Andrew Leach
Aug 24 '15 at 15:18
@AndrewLeach My understanding is that the statutory notice period in the UK is only one week (which the OP will give) and that in any case, the only consequence for failing to give the statutory notice is that they don't have to pay you or give you leave (LOL). In other you just lose, for one week, rights that you do not have in the US anyway. So, it would seem to be more or less equivalent to employment at will.
– Socrates
Aug 24 '15 at 16:18
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2 Answers
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If you care about your old employer's impression of you, your best bet is simply explaining to your new employer that you made a mistake, and say you will need to give two week's notice.
If they work office hours, do this by email ASAP and, if you've not heard back, follow up with a 'phone call first thing Monday, before you speak to your old employer.
If they didn't give an indication that timing was a major factor in their decision-making process (i.e. it's peak season), they will probably be understanding and won't hold it against you (unless your new job is proofreading contracts!). Most employers are far more willing to wait a week than call up second preferences, who would then have to decide, give a week, etc.
As to your current employer, there is no 'good' way of telling them you don't want to work your notice period.
You could ask them... but it's generally not a good idea to tell an employer you're leaving them unless you have a job to go to that you can 100% definitely take up.
If you can't change it, it is a breach of contract for you to leave without working your notice. In practice, unless your employer enjoys being petty, or there is a specific penalty clause in your contract, they are unlikely to pursue you legally (NB: none of this is advice in the legal/employment sense: rely on your union or solicitor for that).
If you have a two week notice period, it is typically because your employer is just giving you the legal minimum based on your length of service and asking for the same in return. Two weeks is not enough to hire a replacement, it's a window for knowledge transfer at best. One week won't make much difference, so they may not even care.
However:
- They may mention this in any future reference. (Check: is your offer conditional or 'subject to suitable references')?
- They might fire you on the spot, leaving you with a week's less pay.
- They probably won't hire you in future.
- Generally, this will leave a bad impression.
The only way I can see this ending well is if your employer is generally not very process-oriented, really likes you, and you're not going to work for a competitor. In this case, you could go to them with an approach like:
I'm really sorry to put you in this position, but I've had an offer to do X, which is a really great opportunity for me - but they need me to start next week! Would you be willing to let me go on Friday - I'm willing to do Y and Z to make this work.
However, if they do say no, they will know that you have considered leaving, and so they might start to look to replace you.
You always have the option of not taking the new job.
Your old employer needn't ever know you got a new job. If your new employer is firm about their start date, saying "It would have been lovely but I'm sorry it didn't work out on this occasion" as a parting message won't burn any bridges (and they might reconsider).
answered Aug 21 '15 at 20:14
user52889
7,21531527
While they cannot literally force you to work for them that extra week. They could use every contractual element against you. What they can do is limited by the contract and employment laws in your jurisdiction. If you are required to get something from them, as evidence you worked for them, they could in theory withhold that except for documents they are required to give you ( i.e. W2 forms, etc. ). As pointed out not working the 2 week notice period is a near guaranteed way of being blacklisted by the hiring authority ( i.e. they will remember what happened ).
– Ramhound
Aug 22 '15 at 0:05
I would imagine that you current employer would be OK. Most employers are reasonable and it is only a part time job anyway so easy to cover
– Ed Heal
Aug 24 '15 at 16:09
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
If you care about your old employer's impression of you, your best bet is simply explaining to your new employer that you made a mistake, and say you will need to give two week's notice.
If they work office hours, do this by email ASAP and, if you've not heard back, follow up with a 'phone call first thing Monday, before you speak to your old employer.
If they didn't give an indication that timing was a major factor in their decision-making process (i.e. it's peak season), they will probably be understanding and won't hold it against you (unless your new job is proofreading contracts!). Most employers are far more willing to wait a week than call up second preferences, who would then have to decide, give a week, etc.
As to your current employer, there is no 'good' way of telling them you don't want to work your notice period.
You could ask them... but it's generally not a good idea to tell an employer you're leaving them unless you have a job to go to that you can 100% definitely take up.
If you can't change it, it is a breach of contract for you to leave without working your notice. In practice, unless your employer enjoys being petty, or there is a specific penalty clause in your contract, they are unlikely to pursue you legally (NB: none of this is advice in the legal/employment sense: rely on your union or solicitor for that).
If you have a two week notice period, it is typically because your employer is just giving you the legal minimum based on your length of service and asking for the same in return. Two weeks is not enough to hire a replacement, it's a window for knowledge transfer at best. One week won't make much difference, so they may not even care.
However:
- They may mention this in any future reference. (Check: is your offer conditional or 'subject to suitable references')?
- They might fire you on the spot, leaving you with a week's less pay.
- They probably won't hire you in future.
- Generally, this will leave a bad impression.
The only way I can see this ending well is if your employer is generally not very process-oriented, really likes you, and you're not going to work for a competitor. In this case, you could go to them with an approach like:
I'm really sorry to put you in this position, but I've had an offer to do X, which is a really great opportunity for me - but they need me to start next week! Would you be willing to let me go on Friday - I'm willing to do Y and Z to make this work.
However, if they do say no, they will know that you have considered leaving, and so they might start to look to replace you.
You always have the option of not taking the new job.
Your old employer needn't ever know you got a new job. If your new employer is firm about their start date, saying "It would have been lovely but I'm sorry it didn't work out on this occasion" as a parting message won't burn any bridges (and they might reconsider).
answered Aug 21 '15 at 20:14
user52889
7,21531527
While they cannot literally force you to work for them that extra week. They could use every contractual element against you. What they can do is limited by the contract and employment laws in your jurisdiction. If you are required to get something from them, as evidence you worked for them, they could in theory withhold that except for documents they are required to give you ( i.e. W2 forms, etc. ). As pointed out not working the 2 week notice period is a near guaranteed way of being blacklisted by the hiring authority ( i.e. they will remember what happened ).
– Ramhound
Aug 22 '15 at 0:05
I would imagine that you current employer would be OK. Most employers are reasonable and it is only a part time job anyway so easy to cover
– Ed Heal
Aug 24 '15 at 16:09
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
If you care about your old employer's impression of you, your best bet is simply explaining to your new employer that you made a mistake, and say you will need to give two week's notice.
If they work office hours, do this by email ASAP and, if you've not heard back, follow up with a 'phone call first thing Monday, before you speak to your old employer.
If they didn't give an indication that timing was a major factor in their decision-making process (i.e. it's peak season), they will probably be understanding and won't hold it against you (unless your new job is proofreading contracts!). Most employers are far more willing to wait a week than call up second preferences, who would then have to decide, give a week, etc.
As to your current employer, there is no 'good' way of telling them you don't want to work your notice period.
You could ask them... but it's generally not a good idea to tell an employer you're leaving them unless you have a job to go to that you can 100% definitely take up.
If you can't change it, it is a breach of contract for you to leave without working your notice. In practice, unless your employer enjoys being petty, or there is a specific penalty clause in your contract, they are unlikely to pursue you legally (NB: none of this is advice in the legal/employment sense: rely on your union or solicitor for that).
If you have a two week notice period, it is typically because your employer is just giving you the legal minimum based on your length of service and asking for the same in return. Two weeks is not enough to hire a replacement, it's a window for knowledge transfer at best. One week won't make much difference, so they may not even care.
However:
- They may mention this in any future reference. (Check: is your offer conditional or 'subject to suitable references')?
- They might fire you on the spot, leaving you with a week's less pay.
- They probably won't hire you in future.
- Generally, this will leave a bad impression.
The only way I can see this ending well is if your employer is generally not very process-oriented, really likes you, and you're not going to work for a competitor. In this case, you could go to them with an approach like:
I'm really sorry to put you in this position, but I've had an offer to do X, which is a really great opportunity for me - but they need me to start next week! Would you be willing to let me go on Friday - I'm willing to do Y and Z to make this work.
However, if they do say no, they will know that you have considered leaving, and so they might start to look to replace you.
You always have the option of not taking the new job.
Your old employer needn't ever know you got a new job. If your new employer is firm about their start date, saying "It would have been lovely but I'm sorry it didn't work out on this occasion" as a parting message won't burn any bridges (and they might reconsider).
answered Aug 21 '15 at 20:14
user52889
7,21531527
If you care about your old employer's impression of you, your best bet is simply explaining to your new employer that you made a mistake, and say you will need to give two week's notice.
If they work office hours, do this by email ASAP and, if you've not heard back, follow up with a 'phone call first thing Monday, before you speak to your old employer.
If they didn't give an indication that timing was a major factor in their decision-making process (i.e. it's peak season), they will probably be understanding and won't hold it against you (unless your new job is proofreading contracts!). Most employers are far more willing to wait a week than call up second preferences, who would then have to decide, give a week, etc.
As to your current employer, there is no 'good' way of telling them you don't want to work your notice period.
You could ask them... but it's generally not a good idea to tell an employer you're leaving them unless you have a job to go to that you can 100% definitely take up.
If you can't change it, it is a breach of contract for you to leave without working your notice. In practice, unless your employer enjoys being petty, or there is a specific penalty clause in your contract, they are unlikely to pursue you legally (NB: none of this is advice in the legal/employment sense: rely on your union or solicitor for that).
If you have a two week notice period, it is typically because your employer is just giving you the legal minimum based on your length of service and asking for the same in return. Two weeks is not enough to hire a replacement, it's a window for knowledge transfer at best. One week won't make much difference, so they may not even care.
However:
- They may mention this in any future reference. (Check: is your offer conditional or 'subject to suitable references')?
- They might fire you on the spot, leaving you with a week's less pay.
- They probably won't hire you in future.
- Generally, this will leave a bad impression.
The only way I can see this ending well is if your employer is generally not very process-oriented, really likes you, and you're not going to work for a competitor. In this case, you could go to them with an approach like:
I'm really sorry to put you in this position, but I've had an offer to do X, which is a really great opportunity for me - but they need me to start next week! Would you be willing to let me go on Friday - I'm willing to do Y and Z to make this work.
However, if they do say no, they will know that you have considered leaving, and so they might start to look to replace you.
You always have the option of not taking the new job.
Your old employer needn't ever know you got a new job. If your new employer is firm about their start date, saying "It would have been lovely but I'm sorry it didn't work out on this occasion" as a parting message won't burn any bridges (and they might reconsider).
answered Aug 21 '15 at 20:14
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answered Aug 21 '15 at 20:14
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answered Aug 21 '15 at 20:14
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answered Aug 21 '15 at 20:14
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While they cannot literally force you to work for them that extra week. They could use every contractual element against you. What they can do is limited by the contract and employment laws in your jurisdiction. If you are required to get something from them, as evidence you worked for them, they could in theory withhold that except for documents they are required to give you ( i.e. W2 forms, etc. ). As pointed out not working the 2 week notice period is a near guaranteed way of being blacklisted by the hiring authority ( i.e. they will remember what happened ).
– Ramhound
Aug 22 '15 at 0:05
I would imagine that you current employer would be OK. Most employers are reasonable and it is only a part time job anyway so easy to cover
– Ed Heal
Aug 24 '15 at 16:09
suggest improvements |Â
While they cannot literally force you to work for them that extra week. They could use every contractual element against you. What they can do is limited by the contract and employment laws in your jurisdiction. If you are required to get something from them, as evidence you worked for them, they could in theory withhold that except for documents they are required to give you ( i.e. W2 forms, etc. ). As pointed out not working the 2 week notice period is a near guaranteed way of being blacklisted by the hiring authority ( i.e. they will remember what happened ).
– Ramhound
Aug 22 '15 at 0:05
I would imagine that you current employer would be OK. Most employers are reasonable and it is only a part time job anyway so easy to cover
– Ed Heal
Aug 24 '15 at 16:09
While they cannot literally force you to work for them that extra week. They could use every contractual element against you. What they can do is limited by the contract and employment laws in your jurisdiction. If you are required to get something from them, as evidence you worked for them, they could in theory withhold that except for documents they are required to give you ( i.e. W2 forms, etc. ). As pointed out not working the 2 week notice period is a near guaranteed way of being blacklisted by the hiring authority ( i.e. they will remember what happened ).
– Ramhound
Aug 22 '15 at 0:05
While they cannot literally force you to work for them that extra week. They could use every contractual element against you. What they can do is limited by the contract and employment laws in your jurisdiction. If you are required to get something from them, as evidence you worked for them, they could in theory withhold that except for documents they are required to give you ( i.e. W2 forms, etc. ). As pointed out not working the 2 week notice period is a near guaranteed way of being blacklisted by the hiring authority ( i.e. they will remember what happened ).
– Ramhound
Aug 22 '15 at 0:05
I would imagine that you current employer would be OK. Most employers are reasonable and it is only a part time job anyway so easy to cover
– Ed Heal
Aug 24 '15 at 16:09
I would imagine that you current employer would be OK. Most employers are reasonable and it is only a part time job anyway so easy to cover
– Ed Heal
Aug 24 '15 at 16:09
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
0
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Don't sweat it. If they fired you, they would have security escorting you to the door and throwing your belongings out into the parking lot. How's that for "notice"?
Unless your so-called "contract" has a fixed term of employment (and various other legal characteristics which are undoubtedly not there), it is considered "employment at will" which means you can leave anytime for any reason.
Consider giving them one week's notice generous.
answered Aug 24 '15 at 14:58
Socrates
5,3951717
2
Given that the question and tags specifically mention the UK, this answer is not correct. The UK does not operate "employment at will" and there are actually statutory notice periods. [There are exceptions for gross misconduct and falling foul of security requirements, of course.]
– Andrew Leach
Aug 24 '15 at 15:18
@AndrewLeach My understanding is that the statutory notice period in the UK is only one week (which the OP will give) and that in any case, the only consequence for failing to give the statutory notice is that they don't have to pay you or give you leave (LOL). In other you just lose, for one week, rights that you do not have in the US anyway. So, it would seem to be more or less equivalent to employment at will.
– Socrates
Aug 24 '15 at 16:18
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
0
down vote
Don't sweat it. If they fired you, they would have security escorting you to the door and throwing your belongings out into the parking lot. How's that for "notice"?
Unless your so-called "contract" has a fixed term of employment (and various other legal characteristics which are undoubtedly not there), it is considered "employment at will" which means you can leave anytime for any reason.
Consider giving them one week's notice generous.
answered Aug 24 '15 at 14:58
Socrates
5,3951717
2
Given that the question and tags specifically mention the UK, this answer is not correct. The UK does not operate "employment at will" and there are actually statutory notice periods. [There are exceptions for gross misconduct and falling foul of security requirements, of course.]
– Andrew Leach
Aug 24 '15 at 15:18
@AndrewLeach My understanding is that the statutory notice period in the UK is only one week (which the OP will give) and that in any case, the only consequence for failing to give the statutory notice is that they don't have to pay you or give you leave (LOL). In other you just lose, for one week, rights that you do not have in the US anyway. So, it would seem to be more or less equivalent to employment at will.
– Socrates
Aug 24 '15 at 16:18
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Don't sweat it. If they fired you, they would have security escorting you to the door and throwing your belongings out into the parking lot. How's that for "notice"?
Unless your so-called "contract" has a fixed term of employment (and various other legal characteristics which are undoubtedly not there), it is considered "employment at will" which means you can leave anytime for any reason.
Consider giving them one week's notice generous.
answered Aug 24 '15 at 14:58
Socrates
5,3951717
Don't sweat it. If they fired you, they would have security escorting you to the door and throwing your belongings out into the parking lot. How's that for "notice"?
Unless your so-called "contract" has a fixed term of employment (and various other legal characteristics which are undoubtedly not there), it is considered "employment at will" which means you can leave anytime for any reason.
Consider giving them one week's notice generous.
answered Aug 24 '15 at 14:58
Socrates
5,3951717
answered Aug 24 '15 at 14:58
Socrates
5,3951717
answered Aug 24 '15 at 14:58
Socrates
5,3951717
answered Aug 24 '15 at 14:58
Socrates
5,3951717
5,3951717
2
Given that the question and tags specifically mention the UK, this answer is not correct. The UK does not operate "employment at will" and there are actually statutory notice periods. [There are exceptions for gross misconduct and falling foul of security requirements, of course.]
– Andrew Leach
Aug 24 '15 at 15:18
@AndrewLeach My understanding is that the statutory notice period in the UK is only one week (which the OP will give) and that in any case, the only consequence for failing to give the statutory notice is that they don't have to pay you or give you leave (LOL). In other you just lose, for one week, rights that you do not have in the US anyway. So, it would seem to be more or less equivalent to employment at will.
– Socrates
Aug 24 '15 at 16:18
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Given that the question and tags specifically mention the UK, this answer is not correct. The UK does not operate "employment at will" and there are actually statutory notice periods. [There are exceptions for gross misconduct and falling foul of security requirements, of course.]
– Andrew Leach
Aug 24 '15 at 15:18
@AndrewLeach My understanding is that the statutory notice period in the UK is only one week (which the OP will give) and that in any case, the only consequence for failing to give the statutory notice is that they don't have to pay you or give you leave (LOL). In other you just lose, for one week, rights that you do not have in the US anyway. So, it would seem to be more or less equivalent to employment at will.
– Socrates
Aug 24 '15 at 16:18
2
2
Given that the question and tags specifically mention the UK, this answer is not correct. The UK does not operate "employment at will" and there are actually statutory notice periods. [There are exceptions for gross misconduct and falling foul of security requirements, of course.]
– Andrew Leach
Aug 24 '15 at 15:18
Given that the question and tags specifically mention the UK, this answer is not correct. The UK does not operate "employment at will" and there are actually statutory notice periods. [There are exceptions for gross misconduct and falling foul of security requirements, of course.]
– Andrew Leach
Aug 24 '15 at 15:18
@AndrewLeach My understanding is that the statutory notice period in the UK is only one week (which the OP will give) and that in any case, the only consequence for failing to give the statutory notice is that they don't have to pay you or give you leave (LOL). In other you just lose, for one week, rights that you do not have in the US anyway. So, it would seem to be more or less equivalent to employment at will.
– Socrates
Aug 24 '15 at 16:18
@AndrewLeach My understanding is that the statutory notice period in the UK is only one week (which the OP will give) and that in any case, the only consequence for failing to give the statutory notice is that they don't have to pay you or give you leave (LOL). In other you just lose, for one week, rights that you do not have in the US anyway. So, it would seem to be more or less equivalent to employment at will.
– Socrates
Aug 24 '15 at 16:18
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Contact the new employer, say "Oops", and correct your availability/starting date. Mistakes happen.
– keshlam
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
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Have you already told your new employer that you made a mistake? Are they willing to give you another week or is their date firm?
– Monica Cellio♦
Aug 21 '15 at 19:16
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Does your contract specify a penalty for lack of notice? Are you prepared to pay it?
– Wesley Long
Aug 21 '15 at 19:22