Should you always give two weeks notice when leaving a job?

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October 30,2022 at 9:06PM UTC

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Should you always give two weeks notice when leaving a job?

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Maria MolinariOctober 30,2022 at 9:32PM UTC
I highly recommend it.
I say this for a few reasons;
One: Is so your company has time to start looking for a replacement
Two: You have time to transition out of the role and into your new one
and Three: IF you want to go back to the company for a different role, the company will look favorably on you
AnonymousOctober 30,2022 at 9:42PM UTC
Two weeks is short.
And the answer really depends on your role and department, why you’re leaving, and what countries your boss is based in.
I gave at least a month heads up when I was leading teams so I wouldn’t leave my boss high and dry. They knew I wasn’t going to a competitor and we left on good terms. In that type of case, your boss will appreciate the longer heads up. (Meaning you’ll be better positioned to get a nice reference).
In Europe /UK I’ve found the etiquette/standard is for a longer notice as well.
I’ve also had direct reports give 6+ months heads up when they were certainly heading out for to grad school. As a manager I really appreciated this notice so I could plan around the transition. This type of respect encouraged me to want to give them a great reference in the future.
When I was earlier in my career, the 2 weeks was fine/totally standard.
AnonymousOctober 30,2022 at 11:02PM UTC
There is no absolute. It very circumstantial.
AnonymousOctober 31,2022 at 12:09AM UTC
Two weeks is always ideal! Try not to burn bridges, if you can help it. Leave on the best terms, even in bad situations.
AnonymousOctober 31,2022 at 1:41AM UTC
That's ideal but, it depends. Some employers are bad about employees leaving or, if you're going to a competitor, they might want you out that very day.
AnonymousOctober 31,2022 at 6:20AM UTC
Not necessarily. Some employers retaliate by having the next day after you put in your two weeks notice be your last day. Good luck and best wishes.
AnonymousOctober 31,2022 at 8:19PM UTC
It was a short term holiday only job.
Sharon GrehanOctober 31,2022 at 10:12PM UTC
That is certainly the ideal but it really depends on the circumstances. Try not to burn bridges. If 2-weeks notice is not possible for any reason, at least outline a transition plan for how your work can get covered with minimal disruption to the business.
AnonymousNovember 1,2022 at 4:44AM UTC
Ideally, yes. Giving two weeks of notice shows respect for your current employer and allows you to depart with good feelings on all sides. You never know when you might need the support of your current company again.
There are exceptions to the two weeks notice rule: emergencies, hazardous situations, situations in which you have been badly/inappropriately treated.
If you’ve been given a new job offer that demands you start in less than two weeks, make sure that there is an extremely strong reason. A company that won’t let you give appropriate notice might be unreliable in other ways.