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I have recently had this issue. I myself was not sure but gave one week of notice. I think I did the right thing. By giving a two week notice, I would created uncertain environment for two weeks instead of one week. I am looking for a better answer, from which I can learn. What the appropriate notice is when it is not defined in the contract and why is that appropriate over a longer or shorter notice period? What impact it may have on my work environment. My focus is on contract job only. If you would like to add about perm job, that are welcome as well. Thanks
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I have recently had this issue. I myself was not sure but gave one week of notice. I think I did the right thing. By giving a two week notice, I would created uncertain environment for two weeks instead of one week. I am looking for a better answer, from which I can learn. What the appropriate notice is when it is not defined in the contract and why is that appropriate over a longer or shorter notice period? What impact it may have on my work environment. My focus is on contract job only. If you would like to add about perm job, that are welcome as well. Thanks
united-states notice-period quitting
edited Feb 3 '14 at 22:11
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
asked Feb 3 '14 at 21:41
enthusiast
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Justin Cave, Jim G., CincinnatiProgrammer, Ricketyship, gnat Feb 4 '14 at 5:20
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Normally, notice periods would be spelled out in the contract that you sign. If your contract didn't spell that out, the appropriate notice period will generally be dependent at least on where you are (customs in the US are different from those in India, for example). In general, whatever the customary notice period for a permanent job would be a reasonable starting point if the contract is silent.
– Justin Cave
Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
Lets talk about US only :)
– enthusiast
Feb 3 '14 at 21:50
What does your contract say that is the "reasonable" notice by definition.
– Neuromancer
Feb 4 '14 at 20:08
I have to look up my contract which I have to find first. I have raised a couple of concerns in my question and wanted to clarify that. Let me add this that we are 7 members in IT team.
– enthusiast
Feb 4 '14 at 20:19
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I have recently had this issue. I myself was not sure but gave one week of notice. I think I did the right thing. By giving a two week notice, I would created uncertain environment for two weeks instead of one week. I am looking for a better answer, from which I can learn. What the appropriate notice is when it is not defined in the contract and why is that appropriate over a longer or shorter notice period? What impact it may have on my work environment. My focus is on contract job only. If you would like to add about perm job, that are welcome as well. Thanks
united-states notice-period quitting
edited Feb 3 '14 at 22:11
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
asked Feb 3 '14 at 21:41
enthusiast
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I have recently had this issue. I myself was not sure but gave one week of notice. I think I did the right thing. By giving a two week notice, I would created uncertain environment for two weeks instead of one week. I am looking for a better answer, from which I can learn. What the appropriate notice is when it is not defined in the contract and why is that appropriate over a longer or shorter notice period? What impact it may have on my work environment. My focus is on contract job only. If you would like to add about perm job, that are welcome as well. Thanks
united-states notice-period quitting
edited Feb 3 '14 at 22:11
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
asked Feb 3 '14 at 21:41
enthusiast
786622
edited Feb 3 '14 at 22:11
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
edited Feb 3 '14 at 22:11
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
edited Feb 3 '14 at 22:11
IDrinkandIKnowThings
43.9k1398188
43.9k1398188
asked Feb 3 '14 at 21:41
enthusiast
786622
asked Feb 3 '14 at 21:41
enthusiast
786622
asked Feb 3 '14 at 21:41
enthusiast
786622
786622
closed as primarily opinion-based by Justin Cave, Jim G., CincinnatiProgrammer, Ricketyship, gnat Feb 4 '14 at 5:20
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Justin Cave, Jim G., CincinnatiProgrammer, Ricketyship, gnat Feb 4 '14 at 5:20
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Normally, notice periods would be spelled out in the contract that you sign. If your contract didn't spell that out, the appropriate notice period will generally be dependent at least on where you are (customs in the US are different from those in India, for example). In general, whatever the customary notice period for a permanent job would be a reasonable starting point if the contract is silent.
– Justin Cave
Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
Lets talk about US only :)
– enthusiast
Feb 3 '14 at 21:50
What does your contract say that is the "reasonable" notice by definition.
– Neuromancer
Feb 4 '14 at 20:08
I have to look up my contract which I have to find first. I have raised a couple of concerns in my question and wanted to clarify that. Let me add this that we are 7 members in IT team.
– enthusiast
Feb 4 '14 at 20:19
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Normally, notice periods would be spelled out in the contract that you sign. If your contract didn't spell that out, the appropriate notice period will generally be dependent at least on where you are (customs in the US are different from those in India, for example). In general, whatever the customary notice period for a permanent job would be a reasonable starting point if the contract is silent.
– Justin Cave
Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
Lets talk about US only :)
– enthusiast
Feb 3 '14 at 21:50
What does your contract say that is the "reasonable" notice by definition.
– Neuromancer
Feb 4 '14 at 20:08
I have to look up my contract which I have to find first. I have raised a couple of concerns in my question and wanted to clarify that. Let me add this that we are 7 members in IT team.
– enthusiast
Feb 4 '14 at 20:19
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Normally, notice periods would be spelled out in the contract that you sign. If your contract didn't spell that out, the appropriate notice period will generally be dependent at least on where you are (customs in the US are different from those in India, for example). In general, whatever the customary notice period for a permanent job would be a reasonable starting point if the contract is silent.
– Justin Cave
Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
Normally, notice periods would be spelled out in the contract that you sign. If your contract didn't spell that out, the appropriate notice period will generally be dependent at least on where you are (customs in the US are different from those in India, for example). In general, whatever the customary notice period for a permanent job would be a reasonable starting point if the contract is silent.
– Justin Cave
Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
Lets talk about US only :)
– enthusiast
Feb 3 '14 at 21:50
Lets talk about US only :)
– enthusiast
Feb 3 '14 at 21:50
What does your contract say that is the "reasonable" notice by definition.
– Neuromancer
Feb 4 '14 at 20:08
What does your contract say that is the "reasonable" notice by definition.
– Neuromancer
Feb 4 '14 at 20:08
I have to look up my contract which I have to find first. I have raised a couple of concerns in my question and wanted to clarify that. Let me add this that we are 7 members in IT team.
– enthusiast
Feb 4 '14 at 20:19
I have to look up my contract which I have to find first. I have raised a couple of concerns in my question and wanted to clarify that. Let me add this that we are 7 members in IT team.
– enthusiast
Feb 4 '14 at 20:19
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In my last contract position I was given 2 weeks notice. If you are terminating under good terms, it is better to have a couple of weeks to make sure tasks are either wrapped up, hand offs are done and other basic things are handled.
By giving a two week notice, I would created uncertain environment for
two weeks instead of one week.
No, in giving notice you secure the end point and then work toward it. I'm not sure I see how this is an uncertain environment for two weeks instead of one unless you have some condition that makes you not regularly come to work or something. If a person regularly goes to work and works their time then this gives clarity as to how long is that person around and what is needed before that person moves on to the next contract. What is uncertain during that final week or two?
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:55
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Notice is usually specified in contracts, usually when I'm a team lead, I would like to receive notice as soon as possible since depending on role, location and company it can take weeks if not months to interview and hire new person.
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
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In my last contract position I was given 2 weeks notice. If you are terminating under good terms, it is better to have a couple of weeks to make sure tasks are either wrapped up, hand offs are done and other basic things are handled.
By giving a two week notice, I would created uncertain environment for
two weeks instead of one week.
No, in giving notice you secure the end point and then work toward it. I'm not sure I see how this is an uncertain environment for two weeks instead of one unless you have some condition that makes you not regularly come to work or something. If a person regularly goes to work and works their time then this gives clarity as to how long is that person around and what is needed before that person moves on to the next contract. What is uncertain during that final week or two?
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:55
JB King
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In my last contract position I was given 2 weeks notice. If you are terminating under good terms, it is better to have a couple of weeks to make sure tasks are either wrapped up, hand offs are done and other basic things are handled.
By giving a two week notice, I would created uncertain environment for
two weeks instead of one week.
No, in giving notice you secure the end point and then work toward it. I'm not sure I see how this is an uncertain environment for two weeks instead of one unless you have some condition that makes you not regularly come to work or something. If a person regularly goes to work and works their time then this gives clarity as to how long is that person around and what is needed before that person moves on to the next contract. What is uncertain during that final week or two?
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:55
JB King
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In my last contract position I was given 2 weeks notice. If you are terminating under good terms, it is better to have a couple of weeks to make sure tasks are either wrapped up, hand offs are done and other basic things are handled.
By giving a two week notice, I would created uncertain environment for
two weeks instead of one week.
No, in giving notice you secure the end point and then work toward it. I'm not sure I see how this is an uncertain environment for two weeks instead of one unless you have some condition that makes you not regularly come to work or something. If a person regularly goes to work and works their time then this gives clarity as to how long is that person around and what is needed before that person moves on to the next contract. What is uncertain during that final week or two?
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:55
JB King
15.1k22957
In my last contract position I was given 2 weeks notice. If you are terminating under good terms, it is better to have a couple of weeks to make sure tasks are either wrapped up, hand offs are done and other basic things are handled.
By giving a two week notice, I would created uncertain environment for
two weeks instead of one week.
No, in giving notice you secure the end point and then work toward it. I'm not sure I see how this is an uncertain environment for two weeks instead of one unless you have some condition that makes you not regularly come to work or something. If a person regularly goes to work and works their time then this gives clarity as to how long is that person around and what is needed before that person moves on to the next contract. What is uncertain during that final week or two?
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:55
JB King
15.1k22957
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:55
JB King
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answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:55
JB King
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answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:55
JB King
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Notice is usually specified in contracts, usually when I'm a team lead, I would like to receive notice as soon as possible since depending on role, location and company it can take weeks if not months to interview and hire new person.
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
David Sergey
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Notice is usually specified in contracts, usually when I'm a team lead, I would like to receive notice as soon as possible since depending on role, location and company it can take weeks if not months to interview and hire new person.
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
David Sergey
331111
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up vote
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up vote
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Notice is usually specified in contracts, usually when I'm a team lead, I would like to receive notice as soon as possible since depending on role, location and company it can take weeks if not months to interview and hire new person.
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
David Sergey
331111
Notice is usually specified in contracts, usually when I'm a team lead, I would like to receive notice as soon as possible since depending on role, location and company it can take weeks if not months to interview and hire new person.
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
David Sergey
331111
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
David Sergey
331111
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
David Sergey
331111
answered Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
David Sergey
331111
331111
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Normally, notice periods would be spelled out in the contract that you sign. If your contract didn't spell that out, the appropriate notice period will generally be dependent at least on where you are (customs in the US are different from those in India, for example). In general, whatever the customary notice period for a permanent job would be a reasonable starting point if the contract is silent.
– Justin Cave
Feb 3 '14 at 21:44
Lets talk about US only :)
– enthusiast
Feb 3 '14 at 21:50
What does your contract say that is the "reasonable" notice by definition.
– Neuromancer
Feb 4 '14 at 20:08
I have to look up my contract which I have to find first. I have raised a couple of concerns in my question and wanted to clarify that. Let me add this that we are 7 members in IT team.
– enthusiast
Feb 4 '14 at 20:19