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I accepted a job in another city, but after a few months, I have realized that it is not right for me. I also strongly do not believe that it can be fixed for a myriad of reasons. I then found another job that I very much wanted, and landed it.
I need a steady (as much as possible) stream of income, so I am hesitant to give the full two weeks notice. Since I've only been there a few months, I'm thinking there's a high probability they will let me go either on the spot or less than the 2 weeks.
I'm very sure I'll never want to work there again, and I get that I'm already burning a bridge by quitting so early (but it's just honestly what's bet for me).
Should I give the full two weeks, 1 week, or something else?
And are my assumptions more or less correct about being let go early?
Note: I am in the US and not on a contract. It is an 'at-will' employer meaning I can be terminated (or conversely leave) without notice or cause.
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I accepted a job in another city, but after a few months, I have realized that it is not right for me. I also strongly do not believe that it can be fixed for a myriad of reasons. I then found another job that I very much wanted, and landed it.
I need a steady (as much as possible) stream of income, so I am hesitant to give the full two weeks notice. Since I've only been there a few months, I'm thinking there's a high probability they will let me go either on the spot or less than the 2 weeks.
I'm very sure I'll never want to work there again, and I get that I'm already burning a bridge by quitting so early (but it's just honestly what's bet for me).
Should I give the full two weeks, 1 week, or something else?
And are my assumptions more or less correct about being let go early?
Note: I am in the US and not on a contract. It is an 'at-will' employer meaning I can be terminated (or conversely leave) without notice or cause.
new-job quitting notice-period
asked Oct 22 '15 at 19:31
ryuu9187
1034
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What does your original contract say about giving notice?
– Brandin
Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
1
This is a double standard that has always bugged me. Employees are always expected to give 2 weeks notice, but I have never heard of an employer giving an employee 2 weeks notice at termination. Its just "your fired. Now we will escort you out." Its nice if you can give the notice, but if you cant gamble on the loss of 2 weeks pay, then quit. Since you dont care about rehire, and you dont need unemployment benefits, your only negative consequence is that future employers who call and as "was 2 weeks notice given?" will get an answer of "no", which I have never heard to be a dealbreaker.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 19:59
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This is location dependent, where are you working?
– cdkMoose
Oct 22 '15 at 20:32
1
@user2989297 - being fired and being made redundant are different things. In AU and UK, you can only be fired with cause. Anything else requires the employer to pay out the notice period.
– HorusKol
Oct 22 '15 at 21:52
1
@Joe and HorusKol Obviously I'm from America since I had the gall to answer without accommodating for all global laws or announcing my country of residence as part of my answer.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 22:18
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I accepted a job in another city, but after a few months, I have realized that it is not right for me. I also strongly do not believe that it can be fixed for a myriad of reasons. I then found another job that I very much wanted, and landed it.
I need a steady (as much as possible) stream of income, so I am hesitant to give the full two weeks notice. Since I've only been there a few months, I'm thinking there's a high probability they will let me go either on the spot or less than the 2 weeks.
I'm very sure I'll never want to work there again, and I get that I'm already burning a bridge by quitting so early (but it's just honestly what's bet for me).
Should I give the full two weeks, 1 week, or something else?
And are my assumptions more or less correct about being let go early?
Note: I am in the US and not on a contract. It is an 'at-will' employer meaning I can be terminated (or conversely leave) without notice or cause.
new-job quitting notice-period
asked Oct 22 '15 at 19:31
ryuu9187
1034
I accepted a job in another city, but after a few months, I have realized that it is not right for me. I also strongly do not believe that it can be fixed for a myriad of reasons. I then found another job that I very much wanted, and landed it.
I need a steady (as much as possible) stream of income, so I am hesitant to give the full two weeks notice. Since I've only been there a few months, I'm thinking there's a high probability they will let me go either on the spot or less than the 2 weeks.
I'm very sure I'll never want to work there again, and I get that I'm already burning a bridge by quitting so early (but it's just honestly what's bet for me).
Should I give the full two weeks, 1 week, or something else?
And are my assumptions more or less correct about being let go early?
Note: I am in the US and not on a contract. It is an 'at-will' employer meaning I can be terminated (or conversely leave) without notice or cause.
new-job quitting notice-period
asked Oct 22 '15 at 19:31
ryuu9187
1034
edited Oct 23 '15 at 12:01
asked Oct 22 '15 at 19:31
ryuu9187
1034
asked Oct 22 '15 at 19:31
ryuu9187
1034
asked Oct 22 '15 at 19:31
ryuu9187
1034
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What does your original contract say about giving notice?
– Brandin
Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
1
This is a double standard that has always bugged me. Employees are always expected to give 2 weeks notice, but I have never heard of an employer giving an employee 2 weeks notice at termination. Its just "your fired. Now we will escort you out." Its nice if you can give the notice, but if you cant gamble on the loss of 2 weeks pay, then quit. Since you dont care about rehire, and you dont need unemployment benefits, your only negative consequence is that future employers who call and as "was 2 weeks notice given?" will get an answer of "no", which I have never heard to be a dealbreaker.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 19:59
1
This is location dependent, where are you working?
– cdkMoose
Oct 22 '15 at 20:32
1
@user2989297 - being fired and being made redundant are different things. In AU and UK, you can only be fired with cause. Anything else requires the employer to pay out the notice period.
– HorusKol
Oct 22 '15 at 21:52
1
@Joe and HorusKol Obviously I'm from America since I had the gall to answer without accommodating for all global laws or announcing my country of residence as part of my answer.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 22:18
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What does your original contract say about giving notice?
– Brandin
Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
1
This is a double standard that has always bugged me. Employees are always expected to give 2 weeks notice, but I have never heard of an employer giving an employee 2 weeks notice at termination. Its just "your fired. Now we will escort you out." Its nice if you can give the notice, but if you cant gamble on the loss of 2 weeks pay, then quit. Since you dont care about rehire, and you dont need unemployment benefits, your only negative consequence is that future employers who call and as "was 2 weeks notice given?" will get an answer of "no", which I have never heard to be a dealbreaker.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 19:59
1
This is location dependent, where are you working?
– cdkMoose
Oct 22 '15 at 20:32
1
@user2989297 - being fired and being made redundant are different things. In AU and UK, you can only be fired with cause. Anything else requires the employer to pay out the notice period.
– HorusKol
Oct 22 '15 at 21:52
1
@Joe and HorusKol Obviously I'm from America since I had the gall to answer without accommodating for all global laws or announcing my country of residence as part of my answer.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 22:18
2
2
What does your original contract say about giving notice?
– Brandin
Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
What does your original contract say about giving notice?
– Brandin
Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
1
1
This is a double standard that has always bugged me. Employees are always expected to give 2 weeks notice, but I have never heard of an employer giving an employee 2 weeks notice at termination. Its just "your fired. Now we will escort you out." Its nice if you can give the notice, but if you cant gamble on the loss of 2 weeks pay, then quit. Since you dont care about rehire, and you dont need unemployment benefits, your only negative consequence is that future employers who call and as "was 2 weeks notice given?" will get an answer of "no", which I have never heard to be a dealbreaker.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 19:59
This is a double standard that has always bugged me. Employees are always expected to give 2 weeks notice, but I have never heard of an employer giving an employee 2 weeks notice at termination. Its just "your fired. Now we will escort you out." Its nice if you can give the notice, but if you cant gamble on the loss of 2 weeks pay, then quit. Since you dont care about rehire, and you dont need unemployment benefits, your only negative consequence is that future employers who call and as "was 2 weeks notice given?" will get an answer of "no", which I have never heard to be a dealbreaker.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 19:59
1
1
This is location dependent, where are you working?
– cdkMoose
Oct 22 '15 at 20:32
This is location dependent, where are you working?
– cdkMoose
Oct 22 '15 at 20:32
1
1
@user2989297 - being fired and being made redundant are different things. In AU and UK, you can only be fired with cause. Anything else requires the employer to pay out the notice period.
– HorusKol
Oct 22 '15 at 21:52
@user2989297 - being fired and being made redundant are different things. In AU and UK, you can only be fired with cause. Anything else requires the employer to pay out the notice period.
– HorusKol
Oct 22 '15 at 21:52
1
1
@Joe and HorusKol Obviously I'm from America since I had the gall to answer without accommodating for all global laws or announcing my country of residence as part of my answer.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 22:18
@Joe and HorusKol Obviously I'm from America since I had the gall to answer without accommodating for all global laws or announcing my country of residence as part of my answer.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 22:18
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And are my assumptions more or less correct about being let go early?
No one can know this. You will find out when you give notice (reread your contract, too).
However, planning for the worst is probably good so...
Should I give the full two weeks, 1 week, or something else?
Why don't you talk with your new company and tell them, "I would like to give 2 weeks notice at my current company out of respect, but am concerned they will just let me go immediately. If this happens I would be available to start on X instead of Y - is this an option?"
answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:45
Elysian Fields♦
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Just give your two weeks. If the company decides to walk you out AND not pay out the two weeks then call the new employer and ask about starting immediately. This type of situation is common enough that the new employer would understand.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:40
NotMe
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Since your profile shows Florida, I am assuming this is in the US.
Your contract certainly should be checked first and trumps anything we may tell you.
Not withstanding state specifics, they can terminate you on the spot. However, that changes the dynamic of the situation. When you give two weeks notice, you are in control of your termination date and bear the burden for the same. However, if they fire you on the spot, they have taken control of the termination date and now bear the burden. In most situations, this would obligate them for unemployment, since technically you have now been fired and many companies don't want to deal with that. If they don't want you around, they may just say don't come back in and we'll pay you for the two weeks.
You should also check state law in Florida or whatever state you work in to see exactly how this scenario is interpreted.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:39
cdkMoose
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Generally, you should give the full two-weeks notice. Quitting with less notice tends to leave behind a mostly unfavorable perception.
Since you've only been there a few months, your (soon to be former) company may well ask you to leave on the spot or after just a few days. If that happens, you can always call up your new employer and explain (in a positive manner) that you are available to start earlier than originally planned.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
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4 Answers
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4 Answers
4
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
And are my assumptions more or less correct about being let go early?
No one can know this. You will find out when you give notice (reread your contract, too).
However, planning for the worst is probably good so...
Should I give the full two weeks, 1 week, or something else?
Why don't you talk with your new company and tell them, "I would like to give 2 weeks notice at my current company out of respect, but am concerned they will just let me go immediately. If this happens I would be available to start on X instead of Y - is this an option?"
answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:45
Elysian Fields♦
96.7k46292449
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
And are my assumptions more or less correct about being let go early?
No one can know this. You will find out when you give notice (reread your contract, too).
However, planning for the worst is probably good so...
Should I give the full two weeks, 1 week, or something else?
Why don't you talk with your new company and tell them, "I would like to give 2 weeks notice at my current company out of respect, but am concerned they will just let me go immediately. If this happens I would be available to start on X instead of Y - is this an option?"
answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:45
Elysian Fields♦
96.7k46292449
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
up vote
15
down vote
accepted
And are my assumptions more or less correct about being let go early?
No one can know this. You will find out when you give notice (reread your contract, too).
However, planning for the worst is probably good so...
Should I give the full two weeks, 1 week, or something else?
Why don't you talk with your new company and tell them, "I would like to give 2 weeks notice at my current company out of respect, but am concerned they will just let me go immediately. If this happens I would be available to start on X instead of Y - is this an option?"
answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:45
Elysian Fields♦
96.7k46292449
And are my assumptions more or less correct about being let go early?
No one can know this. You will find out when you give notice (reread your contract, too).
However, planning for the worst is probably good so...
Should I give the full two weeks, 1 week, or something else?
Why don't you talk with your new company and tell them, "I would like to give 2 weeks notice at my current company out of respect, but am concerned they will just let me go immediately. If this happens I would be available to start on X instead of Y - is this an option?"
answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:45
Elysian Fields♦
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answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:45
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answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:45
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answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:45
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Just give your two weeks. If the company decides to walk you out AND not pay out the two weeks then call the new employer and ask about starting immediately. This type of situation is common enough that the new employer would understand.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:40
NotMe
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Just give your two weeks. If the company decides to walk you out AND not pay out the two weeks then call the new employer and ask about starting immediately. This type of situation is common enough that the new employer would understand.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:40
NotMe
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up vote
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up vote
3
down vote
Just give your two weeks. If the company decides to walk you out AND not pay out the two weeks then call the new employer and ask about starting immediately. This type of situation is common enough that the new employer would understand.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:40
NotMe
20.9k55695
Just give your two weeks. If the company decides to walk you out AND not pay out the two weeks then call the new employer and ask about starting immediately. This type of situation is common enough that the new employer would understand.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:40
NotMe
20.9k55695
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:40
NotMe
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answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:40
NotMe
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answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:40
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Since your profile shows Florida, I am assuming this is in the US.
Your contract certainly should be checked first and trumps anything we may tell you.
Not withstanding state specifics, they can terminate you on the spot. However, that changes the dynamic of the situation. When you give two weeks notice, you are in control of your termination date and bear the burden for the same. However, if they fire you on the spot, they have taken control of the termination date and now bear the burden. In most situations, this would obligate them for unemployment, since technically you have now been fired and many companies don't want to deal with that. If they don't want you around, they may just say don't come back in and we'll pay you for the two weeks.
You should also check state law in Florida or whatever state you work in to see exactly how this scenario is interpreted.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:39
cdkMoose
9,29822042
suggest improvements |Â
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3
down vote
Since your profile shows Florida, I am assuming this is in the US.
Your contract certainly should be checked first and trumps anything we may tell you.
Not withstanding state specifics, they can terminate you on the spot. However, that changes the dynamic of the situation. When you give two weeks notice, you are in control of your termination date and bear the burden for the same. However, if they fire you on the spot, they have taken control of the termination date and now bear the burden. In most situations, this would obligate them for unemployment, since technically you have now been fired and many companies don't want to deal with that. If they don't want you around, they may just say don't come back in and we'll pay you for the two weeks.
You should also check state law in Florida or whatever state you work in to see exactly how this scenario is interpreted.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:39
cdkMoose
9,29822042
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
Since your profile shows Florida, I am assuming this is in the US.
Your contract certainly should be checked first and trumps anything we may tell you.
Not withstanding state specifics, they can terminate you on the spot. However, that changes the dynamic of the situation. When you give two weeks notice, you are in control of your termination date and bear the burden for the same. However, if they fire you on the spot, they have taken control of the termination date and now bear the burden. In most situations, this would obligate them for unemployment, since technically you have now been fired and many companies don't want to deal with that. If they don't want you around, they may just say don't come back in and we'll pay you for the two weeks.
You should also check state law in Florida or whatever state you work in to see exactly how this scenario is interpreted.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:39
cdkMoose
9,29822042
Since your profile shows Florida, I am assuming this is in the US.
Your contract certainly should be checked first and trumps anything we may tell you.
Not withstanding state specifics, they can terminate you on the spot. However, that changes the dynamic of the situation. When you give two weeks notice, you are in control of your termination date and bear the burden for the same. However, if they fire you on the spot, they have taken control of the termination date and now bear the burden. In most situations, this would obligate them for unemployment, since technically you have now been fired and many companies don't want to deal with that. If they don't want you around, they may just say don't come back in and we'll pay you for the two weeks.
You should also check state law in Florida or whatever state you work in to see exactly how this scenario is interpreted.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:39
cdkMoose
9,29822042
edited Oct 22 '15 at 21:44
answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:39
cdkMoose
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answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:39
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answered Oct 22 '15 at 20:39
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2
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Generally, you should give the full two-weeks notice. Quitting with less notice tends to leave behind a mostly unfavorable perception.
Since you've only been there a few months, your (soon to be former) company may well ask you to leave on the spot or after just a few days. If that happens, you can always call up your new employer and explain (in a positive manner) that you are available to start earlier than originally planned.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
djohnson10
2,5841616
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
Generally, you should give the full two-weeks notice. Quitting with less notice tends to leave behind a mostly unfavorable perception.
Since you've only been there a few months, your (soon to be former) company may well ask you to leave on the spot or after just a few days. If that happens, you can always call up your new employer and explain (in a positive manner) that you are available to start earlier than originally planned.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
djohnson10
2,5841616
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
Generally, you should give the full two-weeks notice. Quitting with less notice tends to leave behind a mostly unfavorable perception.
Since you've only been there a few months, your (soon to be former) company may well ask you to leave on the spot or after just a few days. If that happens, you can always call up your new employer and explain (in a positive manner) that you are available to start earlier than originally planned.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
djohnson10
2,5841616
Generally, you should give the full two-weeks notice. Quitting with less notice tends to leave behind a mostly unfavorable perception.
Since you've only been there a few months, your (soon to be former) company may well ask you to leave on the spot or after just a few days. If that happens, you can always call up your new employer and explain (in a positive manner) that you are available to start earlier than originally planned.
answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
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answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
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answered Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
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What does your original contract say about giving notice?
– Brandin
Oct 22 '15 at 19:43
1
This is a double standard that has always bugged me. Employees are always expected to give 2 weeks notice, but I have never heard of an employer giving an employee 2 weeks notice at termination. Its just "your fired. Now we will escort you out." Its nice if you can give the notice, but if you cant gamble on the loss of 2 weeks pay, then quit. Since you dont care about rehire, and you dont need unemployment benefits, your only negative consequence is that future employers who call and as "was 2 weeks notice given?" will get an answer of "no", which I have never heard to be a dealbreaker.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 19:59
1
This is location dependent, where are you working?
– cdkMoose
Oct 22 '15 at 20:32
1
@user2989297 - being fired and being made redundant are different things. In AU and UK, you can only be fired with cause. Anything else requires the employer to pay out the notice period.
– HorusKol
Oct 22 '15 at 21:52
1
@Joe and HorusKol Obviously I'm from America since I had the gall to answer without accommodating for all global laws or announcing my country of residence as part of my answer.
– user2989297
Oct 22 '15 at 22:18