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1. AnonymousMay 4,2022 at 11:45AM UTC

   In my recent professional career, I always give a minimum of 2 week notice. After discussion with my manager /CEO we come to an agreement if the term needs to be shorter or longer to either train a new person to my position or wrap up SOPs, both have happened.

2. Tomilyn RichardsMay 4,2022 at 11:50AM UTC

   2 weeks is typical... I think there are always scenarios that can make it less and more. The most important is to do your part to separate on good terms. Never burn a bridge, always ensure you are doing your part to make a positive exit.

3. Jenn IslamMay 4,2022 at 11:53AM UTC

   If I don't like the company, I've definitely given less (one week). If I like the company, I do 2 weeks. I had a friend who was really invested in her company and gave them a one month notice. It depends on what you need to feel successful in your transition.

4. Jo VraMay 4,2022 at 12:08PM UTC

   I gave 1 week once. I live in Florida, which is an "At Will" State. They can let you go without any notice, so techanically in the state of Florida, I don't have to give any notice either. Not to be a jerk, I gave one week. I couldn't take two weeks at this company. It was that bad.

5. AnonymousMay 4,2022 at 12:20PM UTC

   Two weeks is standard, but I think people expect more notice when you're in a more senior role.

   I will also say that the one time I gave more than two weeks (I gave four because I was leaving for school and knew that I would have to train my replacement), my boss was a jerk the whole time because she was angry that I was leaving. So, just be prepared for things like that to happen too.

6. Jenna VillaflorMay 4,2022 at 12:24PM UTC

   I always give the full 2 weeks to keep it professional, unless my current job is unbearable, toxic, etc.

7. AnonymousMay 4,2022 at 12:52PM UTC

   If you give less than a 2 week notice, you must be willing to accept the consequences, such as loss of vacation time and/or sick time payouts. Also, if you leave without a 2 week notice, you probably have effectively burned that bridge as far as a good reference in the future. If you have been in a job between 0-5 years, 2 weeks is the acceptable and professional thing to give. More than 5 years, an even longer notice is appreciated although there is no hard and fast rule. I gave a month's notice at my last job where I had been for 17 years.

8. Valerie RiegerMay 4,2022 at 12:57PM UTC

   I have given anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks. It depended on the company and what I had on my plate. I did give one employer a 6 month notice (I was getting married and moving out of state.) My boss there was the best boss ever and remained my mentor until his death.

9. AnonymousMay 4,2022 at 1:20PM UTC

   I would look at both your workplace policies and a contract (if you have one). That will be in indication of what is needed to secure any vacation time, sick time, etc. you may have accrued.

   2 weeks is standard to respect professional boundaries. I only give more when I have felt comfortable with my boss enough that they weren't going to remove me ahead of time or create such an uncomfortable work environment that I didn't want to be there.

10. Lori DrapeauMay 4,2022 at 1:44PM UTC

    I recently gave 5 weeks because the job I was moving into needed the time to complete the background check, so I had it. Otherwise, it would’ve been whatever my new start date was with my new company, even if it was the standard two weeks.

    I will say that my previous company was glad to get the advanced notice and it did allow me the time to close out my duties and provide extra training to write up some notes. There were no bad feelings on either side and it was a very amiable parting.

11. AnonymousMay 4,2022 at 1:47PM UTC

    I give my standard 2 wks to companies I'm sour towards. If I have a good relationship with my superior, I will give them as much notice as I feel they will require to suitably fill and train for my role.

12. AnonymousMay 4,2022 at 2:45PM UTC

    I have given 3 and 4 weeks before depending on the situation.

13. AnonymousMay 4,2022 at 7:42PM UTC

    I gave 4 weeks at one and 4 days at another.
    It depends on the situation!

14. AnonymousMay 4,2022 at 9:40PM UTC

    The important question is have you already secured a job elsewhere?

    If not, consider the likelihood that where you are leaving will be contacted for a reference. 2 weeks is standard, but think about how much time it would take to spool up a person to fill your shoes and try to be considerate of that. To some degree, you still need them to put in a good word for you.

    Are you taking a job in a totally different field? If so, then your skillset and abilities may trump any type of feedback from the place you are leaving so you may have more flexibility here.

    If you already secured a job elsewhere, you have the most latitude here to leave the former job when it is most convenient for you. But don't be a jerk about it. Even though you can, does not mean you should bc karma is a bih. You would not want the same to happen to you while you are in leadership and you are trying to backfill a role.

    So use your best judgement even if you hate where you are leaving, always try to leave on a positive note and give adequate time.

15. AnonymousMay 5,2022 at 2:56AM UTC

    I always give 2.
    You never want to burn a bridge.

16. shaz1972May 5,2022 at 12:34PM UTC

    I have given both more and less. Things are different than the olden days. I think less is fine if you have wrapped things up etc.

17. Julie HumbirdMay 5,2022 at 3:17PM UTC

    Same as the others. I've given more and I've given less. It all depends on how I feel about the manager and team. I can't think of anyone that can be fully replaced in two weeks anyway. I've also known dozens of engineers that were terminated when they gave their notice.

18. AnonymousMay 6,2022 at 12:28PM UTC

    I have given more and less. I was scheduled for a two-week vacation and got new a job right before vacation. Worked one additional week. Another job I had a project due in 20 days so I gave more notice and my other job was happy I was willing to do that. Another I negotiated half time for both jobs because the new one needed me right away and the old one also needed.

19. Echo SchneiderMay 6,2022 at 12:40PM UTC

    Two weeks to a month are ideal if you are able to accommodate such, but at a minimum the two weeks should allow you to not burn a bridge.

20. Ashton CreelMay 6,2022 at 5:43PM UTC

    I wouldn’t personally do more than 2 weeks, but there are situations where you have to give less. I would say that if you are honest with your current company, they will at the least understand your plan for transition.