So after 4yrs I finally landed an onsite job wfh was draining mentally especially in a call center, now I’m in a battle with myself about giving my employer a full 2 weeks notice….i just really want to take break before starting new job but there is no more pto for me to use ugh

3 Comments

1. LauraMarch 31,2025 at 4:01PM UTC

   First of all congrats! Is there any way you could even do a long weekend to give yourself a bit of a break?

2. AnonymousMarch 31,2025 at 4:54PM UTC

   If you can afford it take a week off. One week notice is fine for a call center.

3. AnonymousMarch 31,2025 at 6:54PM UTC

   Congrats on the new job! Way to go!

   Giving 2 weeks notice is customary and professional. However, the time between jobs is so important to allow you to do a reset. This gives you a moment to adjust from the old to the new. Most people cannot afford to take off a week in between. For example, if in state government, you cannot take a break between agencies as that is considered a break in service (and you lose your benefits and have to start over). Now, if you're in corporate, find out if you are paid weekly or in 2-week arrears, which most of us are. This can affect how long it will be before you're paid. We all dream of a break, but in reality, unless you have a lot of money saved up and have banked a month's worth of salary, you will need to go to the next job right after the previous one ends. I would opt for the Friday off, and then start on Monday giving you a long weekend.