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I am about to quit my current job. If I give two weeks notice they will be mad. If I don't give notice they will be mad. I am beginning to think I should not give any notice and use the two weeks to recover before I start a new job. The only reason to give notice will be to preserve my resume but I am not sure if it will make a difference.

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  1. Kimberly Mc

    More context needed, but if you’re planning to stay in the same industry and might have to see/work with these folks again, I’d give them the 2 weeks. Unless it’s a highly toxic environment and staying that extra week will damage your physical or emotional health.

  2. Anonymous

    If your employment letter said 2 weeks notice, your should give it. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, but if you leave early it’s quitting and not resigning, and generally bad form.

  3. Anonymous

    Do you have vacation/PTO to be paid out? What is your company's policy on that? Do they require a notice period to pay it out? Do you care about burning bridges (this is a very small world these days, getting smaller and smaller, people know people and talk)?

  4. Anonymous

    PTO is not paid out. It's use it or lose it.

  5. Kelly Hammer

    Double check that with your state labor laws

  6. Cindy Gross

    Offer to give them 2 weeks, let them pay you out for it if they want you to leave immediately. Be clear and firm (but not rigid) with your boundaries on the handoff. Don't overwork to "get it all done" before you leave - it will never be enough. Tell them your very high hourly rate and boundaries for any calls or questions they'll have for you after you leave. Take as much time as you want before stating your next job - you don't have to start the week after this job ends.#BefriendingDragons

  7. Andrea Tibbetts

    An honest conversation with your powers that be is always appreciated.

  8. Anonymous

    Definitely absolutely give them proper notice, you may in future cross paths or need them for a reference. See if your new employer will let you take a one week break before starting the new job. Ask for it.

  9. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    YOU SAID: "The only reason to give notice will be to preserve my resume"

    I don't understand what you mean here - can you please clarify?

  10. Anonymous

    If I quit without notice my concern is that if they are called in a background check it will be used against me that I didn't give notice.

  11. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    That's not how background checks work. Companies do an employment verification - they ask you to provide the company you worked for, your title and the dates of employment. Your previous company verifies those things. It's all done virtually.

    And that has nothing to do with your resume.

  12. Anonymous

    Thank you. I didn't realize that.

  13. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    You're welcome - GOOD LUCK ON YOUR BIG NEW ADVENTURE!!

    Give them as much notice as you want to. If you give them two weeks and they start giving you a hard time, say "circumstances have changed - my last day is now". What are they going to do? Fire you? Don't let them make you miserable.

  14. Anonymous

    If your “new employer” calls this old job for reference and background checks, they won’t ask about you giving them notice.

    The “new employer” may ask your old job these questions: what is the date range of this employee’s employment and can this employee be a rehire at this company? Asking other questions may be too risky to a former employer and may get them into legal trouble.

  15. Anonymous

    Are you at a start up or bonafide corporation? I'm guessing from your lack of details that your mental health isn't doing well, and you should leave. These people in the comments are right to a certain extent, but there are always other jobs out there. Don't be scared.

  16. Anonymous

    Thank you. Yes, it has taken a toll on my mental and physical health.

  17. Andrea Tibbetts

    I wonder if we often ignore how are jobs impact our well-being for fear of not keeping that paycheck. I always say to enjoy what you do (if possible..sometimes, it's not.)

  18. Ankit Kumar

    It is understandable that you are feeling frustrated with the situation. It is ultimately your decision whether or not to give notice, but it is important to consider the potential impact on your future job prospects. While not giving notice may seem like the easier option, it could harm your reputation if the girls were to spread negative feedback about your decision. On the other hand, if you do give notice and make it clear that it is your decision to move on, it could reflect positively on your work ethic and show that you are professional in the way you conduct yourself. Ultimately, it is your decision to make, but it is important to take into account your future job prospects.

  19. Anonymous

    I would look at it from pov of wanting to show respect. You cannot control how anyone will feel or react. A 2 week break is never a poor reflection on a resume. Never. You do you, and what you need is to also not burn bridges. You never know when paths may cross. Not worth the energy.

  20. Anonymous

    This has been my thought, not wanting to burn a bridge. Perhaps I can arrange for the new job to have a week break in between.

  21. Louise Cloutier

    I agree about the mindset of showing a respect rather than worrying about making people mad. That's a shift from feeling insecure, to feeling solid about who we are and how we treat people.

    That's always a better way to be

  22. Karen Patwa

    You don't want to leave your company in a bad place but you also don't owe anyone anything. If you already have a new job lined up, you might appreciate the time in between. Find out if there's room to move on your start date at the new job. Don't start your new job tired and stressed out. Your current employers will figure things out. I'm sure they'd prefer a long transitiin but it's your time and your next step... Another avenue is to offer the transitioning to your current employer asynchronously. Or offer it as hourly consulting so you have more autonomy over your time before you start your new job.

  23. Audrey Kirsch

    Give the 2 week notice. If they are mad, they will let you go on the spot, thus giving you the 2 weeks off you wanted. Doing the right thing by giving notice is always the way to go.

  24. Julia

    That is definitely the best way!

  25. Anonymous

    You should not make decisions based on whether someone is going to be mad or not.

  26. Mislyn

    If I knew what I know now. I would have never given a notice. I would have just quit no notice. I went from one job to another with no time off and I regret it. I didn’t give myself enough time to mentally heal from the toxic environment I was leaving and I feel like I wasn’t at my best when I started my new job. I

  27. Anonymous

    This is my concern as well. It has been terrible and I need time to heal as you said.

  28. Anonymous

    I agree with taking time in between if possible. I've done both in the past, had a weekend between jobs and months between jobs, and yes to the more time you can manage the better. I would check the policy and if there are no constraints about paying out vacation, etc. I'd take the time to set yourself up for your next step, that's got to be your focus now. Good luck and congrats :)

  29. Ashley Z

    If they're going to be mad either way, just quit. It sounds toxic. If you already have the other job lined up with an accepted offer and start date, it's likely that other place has already called to verify your employment. That would have tipped them off anyway. If you don't plan on networking with anyone at the current place, burn the bridge and move forward. There's ways to professionally explain severing ties if it ever comes down to it.

  30. Kelsey

    I disagree. It is best to give notice and not burn bridges. Also, she did not say it was toxic. I think it's best to give notice and if it truly is toxic, their colors will show through how they respond to your notice.

  31. Anonymous

    Two weeks are just a common courtesy. The length of notice really depends on how long you have been working there. You don't really care if they get angry... you are leaving. And, if they choose to walk you out early, then you will have some down time before your next job and you will still have left with your head held high!

  32. Anonymous

    Please check what your company policies say about notice. If you are required to give notice and you don’t, in some states companies are allowed not to pay out accrued leave. Even if it is so toxic that you will never use anyone personal there as a reference, when a prospective employer calls just for verification they can say that you did not leave on required terms and are not eligible for rehire. Etc.

    There is nothing magical about two weeks but there is something binding about whatever company policies you signed that you had read and agreed to when you started

  33. Crystal Howell

    You should always give two weeks, play nice, and leave. Some employers depending on your job title, may accept your written resignation with 2 weeks, and ask you to leave to protect their database or processes. I'm in mortgage, so that is common practice, they shut down the computer, emails, and escort you out. In fear of you taking their secrets or database to your next job?

  34. Bradford McCormick

    I definitely agree here. We need to do the right thing expecially when we have been wronged because if we don't that jsut gives the people who hav ealready caused us grief opportunity to do more of it. Alswys be polite to people who don't deserve it. Give two weeks notice in a very polite letter but offer them no unnecessary information (anything you say can be used against you). Keep you feelings to yourself. you are getting out. That's the importan tthing.

    Once when I was about to leave a job a fellow employee threatened "do do damage to me in a way that would not leave marks" (and he knew how to do it) because I had commented to somebody that he did not seem a suitable replacement for me. When I reported this, management threatened action not against him but against me!

  35. Steph Eyler

    It’s never a good idea to burn bridges and it’s common courtesy to inform your employer (with some notice) that you’re leaving. Unless of course you are in an unsafe environment. I would suggest at least a week’s notice to give your employer some time to make the necessary adjustments to cover your position while they work to refill it. Then give yourself a week of down time before starting your new position by delaying the start date by a week. If you plan your exit right, everyone wins.

  36. Krissy Ackerman Locuson

    Double check your vacation pay out policy. Some companies require a two- week notice in order to be eligible for payout. Some states prohibit this practice but others do not, so you need to be aware of what you may be sacrificing by not giving two weeks notice.

  37. Anonymous

    Hi! After how these companies have done us all with layoffs treating it like The Hunger Games...sis leave them. Enjoy your two weeks. There's no loyalty to these companies anymore. They don't care about us as people or workers and discard us like trash...be loyal to yourself.

  38. Steph Eyler

    Not every company treats employees like trash. Is it fair to make that kind of a generalization just to justify quitting with no notice?

  39. Anonymous

    Yes it is.

    At the most she can send a note letting them know that her last day is that day she clocks out.

    These jobs do not love us or care about us as people. You see this market right now?!

    People are being tossed aside like last nights dinner. I certainly do not believe a two weeks notice is needed. Do jobs give two weeks to someone they plan to fire? Nope. No loyalty.

  40. Steph Eyler

    I still think it’s unfair to make that kind of generalization. If you’re talking about corporate America, then yes - I agree there is less loyalty there. But small businesses are the complete opposite. So lumping all companies together isn’t really reasonable.

  41. GirlBossanova934974

    In my view, the best thing is to always give a 2 week notice. That gives your employer time to transition your work from you to someone else or at least, figure out what they will need to do when you are gone. If your employer chooses to act silly and not take advantage of that opportunity, that is on them. That's their problem at that point and time. We cannot control what others will do. That being said, I would be sure to make copies of all your work you may want to show other future employers before you give your notice. Future employers often are looking for work samples. You may also wish to talk directly with people in the company you may want a future reference from directly after you give your notice.

  42. Anonymous

    I left my hospital job two weeks ago and did send my hiring manager an email and contacted HR as well. Yesterday received a resignation check off from HR and it showed my PTO payout etc. But it did say eligible for rehire so you never know if in the future what might come up as a reference check or might need to return for a different position just saying.

  43. Anonymous

    Please, be the professional you are and provide a 2 week notice.

  44. Amy Geffen

    You must provide two weeks' notice.

  45. Erin Pett

    In California, you "don't have" to provide notice.....but if you get lucky they'll get mad and give you two weeks and tell you to get out! =)

  46. Leslie

    The decision is always yours. Giving notice would be the appropriate response, independent of the organization’s behavior. You can’t control their behavior but you are responsible for yours.

  47. Anonymous

    Show your professionalism and offer your two weeks. If they don't want to accept it then you did your part.

  48. Diane McDevitt

    Offer the two weeks, but be prepared to exit early. You do not OWE them the two weeks, it's a courtesy you are offering.

  49. Anonymous

    If you give your 2 weeks' notice and tell them you're going to a competitor (that you prefer not to name) they will accept your 2 weeks and most likely walk you out. Win-Win. Good luck to you in your new job!

  50. Toni Stokes

    I'm thinking you do have to give a two week notice. So if your new employer calls them to see how well you perform at work, show up to work, etc.

    Plus, I believe they would need time to find and train your replacement.

    But, some job do have an at will policy. However, you do what feels right to you. In my personal opinion those last two weeks are the worse. You really get to see people's true colors.

    Best of luck!

  51. Bernadette M Martinez

    There seems to be a lot of confusion in the comments about what you have to do.

    Two weeks notice is NOT required in and state in the US for most jobs. There are obviously exceptions if you're under a contact and that states a minimum notice, but even then it's often to be able to be hired by that company again. If you don't care and there's no legal ramifications to you, it doesn't really matter.

    If the environment is not one that's healthy for you, you've accepted an offer at another company, and you can afford the two weeks without pay, pack your stuff and walk. If the situation is one you cannot stand for two weeks, pack your stuff and let them know you won't be returning.

    Giving notice is a courtesy that employees are expected to give employers. Employers who usually would not extend that same courtesy if you were being terminated.

    To the argument that "they need to train someone new," chances are they won't even have someone hired for the role in that short time, especially with the current trends in hiring times.

    A two week gap on your resume isn't anything that will even be noticed. I don't know anyone who puts exact dates on there anyway. And if a potential employer is that anal, would that be a place you'd actually want to work anyway?

  52. Laura Stewart Weis

    How you leave a job is just as important as how you did the job.

  53. Dcre1977

    Your resume should not have exact dates, just month and year. You may have to put exact dates on applications, but that for the background checks the hiring manager does not see. In any case, plenty of people take a few weeks between jobs, I do not know anyone who would question it,

    The worse that can happen is they mark you as not eligible for rehire, and most companies do not release that information to others. The people there may block you getting hired on at other companies later in your career, but if they are people you wouldn't want to work with again, that may be a blessing.

    Your career has a lot of roads to go down. Burning a bridge to a location you never want to go again probably won't limit you too much, unless you are in an extremely small field where everyone knows everyone.

  54. Shelley Munro

    Many times your vacation payout hinges on giving an appropriate notice. Consult your employee handbook. Other than that I will say that the best reason for giving notice is so that your former employer can’t tell future employers conducting reference checks that you up and quit without a notice. Don’t burn any bridges you absolutely do not have to burn!

  55. Anonymous

    Always do the right thing, regardless of how you think/predict someone else will react. This should be a guiding principle for life. So give proper notice. Rise about any noise.

  56. Anonymous

    Give notice, may go terrible wrt work pressure, but it helps maintain a referral IF that is something you will need.

    But really there is no need for exact continuity

  57. Jessica Ferland

    Give the 2 weeks notice. You can only control your own actions and when given the choice, do the right thing. They can be mad. That's OK. You're leaving so that won't really be your problem anymore.

  58. Jesus Santos

    Now a days, they get upset ? if you leave a job, simple are you planning to go back to that job one day again? ? if you are not planning to ever go back. JUST WALK OUT AND TAKE A BRAKE.

    SEE THEIRS NO LOYALTY FROM COMPANIES TO EMPLOYEES ANY LONGER WHY SHOOULD WE GIVE THEM LOYALTY BACK.

  59. Rosa Goes

    It's standard procedure to give two weeks notice. Technically some states are "at will" employment so you don't necessarily have to give notice. However, it's always best to do so to show you are a professional and to not burn any bridges. It's their problem if they get upset, not yours to deal with. Give notice and move on. Any other employer will understand. Good luck to you!

  60. Anonymous

    Give two weeks' notice even if you don't plan on returning to your current company. You never know whose path you will cross in the future, even at a different company. Best not to burn the bridge.

  61. Anonymous

    Give notice. It’s the right and professional thing to do. You diminish yourself by not doing the right thing in spite of their reaction.

  62. misskelleyp

    And then, as another poster said, if they're jerks you can just say, that clearly they don't need you to serve this notice and then leave!

  63. Anonymous

    Definitely give a two week notice! You don’t want to burn any bridges, especially if a future employer contacts the HR Department for a reference check.

    If you decide not to give a two week notice, then you should not include your current employer on your resume or on future applications.

  64. Anonymous

    I'm in HR and have been for over 23 years. No company I have ever worked for ever allowed us to verify anything other than name, title and dates of employment. It is considered a best practice.

  65. Anonymous

    Don’t you also ask if the employee is still hire-able?

  66. Anonymous

    Nope. It’s illegal to give more info than the exact dates you worked there and your title

  67. Anonymous

    It may be your POLICY but it is absolutely not illegal to say more in every state and every country.

  68. Anonymous

    It's not illegal, it's just a general best practice for MOST industries. For truck drivers, etc.. I realize there could be different criteria, but you would still have the liability involved if you "trash talked" someone to the person asking for the reference and they sued you for defamation. Hence the best practice is there for a reason.

  69. Shelley Munro

    This is completely false.

  70. Shelley Munro

    This entirely depends on the profession of the employee! Truck drivers, Nurses, CNAs, etc all require far more than just name, title and dates of employment. Not to mention that the employer is allowed to give factual information (such as quit without a notice) on a reference check.

  71. Anonymous

    Give notice, and if they're twats, walk out. If the situation is so toxic you want to leave, and you are actually worried that they'll get mad if you do, then why do you want to stay on their good side? Giving notice has nothing to do with preserving your resume. You WORKED THERE. That will never change. Future potential employers don't get anything but "Yes, she worked here" unless you offer a name as a reference. Employment checks do not equal references. As a commenter below mentioned, it's dates and titles in an employment check.YOU get to pick your reference names. If nobody at your current company would be decent if you leave, pick somewhere else you've worked. You DO NOT have to have a reference from your current workplace.

  72. Anonymous

    Actually, a question often asked is "is this person eligible for rehire" - if the answer is no, the potential employer may think twice as that's usually a red flag. In my experience, anyway.

  73. Anonymous

    That’s fine. Just make sure you have another job lined up before leaving this one. These recruiter types have gotten very, very picky nowadays, and it’s gotten really freaking hard to get a new job as a result.

  74. Anonymous

    Notice doesn't matter. Your professional exit does.

  75. Jennifer R

    IMO, it sounds like your exit may be uncomfortable either way, but I don't think you will regret doing the right thing: give appropriate notice.

    Taking the higher road will likely reduce your anxiety. I think that doing the right thing will empower you and hopefully the final 2 weeks will be tolerable - if not, if they treat you poorly or unprofessionally, pivot to an immediate departure and with a direct written message to the leadership.

  76. Karen A

    You should give notice for no other reason than for your personal integrity. You know it's the right thing to do, so do it for yourself...but still take time in between jobs for yourself. You need time to decompress and you will be a better employee to your next employer if you come in without the baggage. Good luck!

  77. Anonymous

    Give two weeks notice. If they get mad or make you uncomfortable, that’s on them. Make your exit as professional as possible

  78. Lisa McCartney

    Here is another thought, give the two weeks notice. If they are mad enough ~ they may say don't bother coming back in. You will have 2 week break and it won't be on you, but on your current employer. You tried to take the high road. IMO.

  79. Anonymous

    You should be negotiating your start date to give you time to give 2 weeks notice and have a bit of a break before you start your new job. I agree with the posters who said to give your 2 weeks' notice. If your employer gets mad, so be it. The worst they can do is walk you out the door after you give notice and say don't come back.

  80. Tammy Bullock Rutherford

    This actually happened to me, the day I gave my notice, they told me to go ahead and go, and I did! Fun two weeks before I started my new job.

  81. Anonymous

    Questions to answer for yourself: Who is giving two weeks notice for, you or them? Will this jeopardize your professional career in an irreputable way? Do you need to rest and reset? What if you gave a shorter notice, 1 week vs 2? Check with your head and your heart when you answer. I'm in my late 40s and have a very successful career. I have done both, given notice and peaced out cause they were insane. I have no regrets on those times I left. The real deal is if they were done with you would they give you a heads up?

  82. Anonymous

    I once worked in a toxic environment where people (more than 1 person) would leave for lunch and never be heard from again. I'm not saying it is right but I understand.

  83. Anonymous

    I agree. I would think the behavior was so wrong at the time but, my opinion would change the longer I stayed with the company and began to see things how they truly were!

  84. Anonymous

    Please give the two weeks notice, because everyone deserves to be able to adjust to changes. As well, no one can hold it against you in the future.Even if they react negatively, you would have done the right thing and can feel comfortable knowing you did nothing to burn bridges. It’s not your job to worry about them reacting badly, as you’re not their property and you’re at liberty to choose something that you feel is better for your career.

  85. Bridget Harrington

    You should ALWAYS give notice. It's the professional thing to do. Unprofessional behavior on the part of others does not justify unprofessional behavior on your part (because it can come back to bite you in reference/background checks later). If the environment is *that* toxic, they may dismiss you after receiving your notice, and then you'd be getting what you ask for as far as recovery time. I gave a month's notice at an especially toxic company....and less than half an hour later, I was given 10 minutes to collect my personal items (watched by my supervisor, no less) and escorted out by company security like a criminal! I sat in my car and laughed for a few minutes before driving home. I'd done my best for this company for over two years, no disciplinary or other issues and was escorted out after giving them ample notice to fill my not-easy-to-fill-job and train a replacement. It made me think of breaking up with a narcissist. They were so "offended" that I would leave that they had to make me the bad guy. It often works out that way. But in the end, I got a new job, gave proper notice and I got my recovery time. May happen that way for you, too.

  86. Anonymous

    I disagree.
    If you work for an abusive culture., I don’t see why. Some companies deny overtime and do things unprofessionally. There isn’t a reason to give notice if it only sends a message that I’m tolerating all of the disrespect.
    All of the companies that I left without notice so far I’ve ended up getting checks in the mail from a class action lawsuits. They were already slimy. It’s up to the individual to assess the situation if they feel it’s appropriate to give notice or not. Al lot has changed in the workforce and following old advice about burning bridges doesn’t always apply.

  87. Anonymous

    Plus, with 2 weeks notice, you will be paid for that time since you gave notice, whether you leave earlier or not.

  88. Dcre1977

    The entirely depends on the company. They are not required by law to pay you, at least in the US.

  89. Ashley Z

    This is not accurate. If any employer does not pay you for hours worked they should be reported to the Department of Labor.

  90. Valentina Huang, MBA, SHRM-CP

    If the company will be mad either way, give your two weeks notice. Show that you are professional. They may not let you stay the full two weeks, but you are doing the right thing.

  91. Anonymous

    Most states have a right to work and a right to terminate at any time at will. So think no differently than the employer, especially, based on your circumstance.

  92. Vicky To

    Personally, I would give two weeks notice and if they get mad, I would ask ok would it be preferable if today is my last day? Then I would feel no guilt either way.

  93. Anonymous

    I always gave ample notice to every job except my last. Under normal circumstances it is the best for you and them…it always worked.

    But the last job…people who gave notice had candidates paraded in front of them, the management talked openly about candidates, how they would be better, etc. Treated employees so badly, they just put extra toxicity on with leaving notices! There was more than one employee that just said well, then I’ll leave! They complained all the time about notices, people leaving, never coming back, etc…it’s a job! They did not earn what they expected…the gap is wide!

    The store manager gave a month, and they complained! But they were nicer to her…they posted for her job at a cut rate wage, so no one was interviewed before she left. No nice words for her even…20 years! As soon as she left, since they weren’t getting candidates, they upped the salary and started getting young candidates so they eventually hired. I gave a week for notice, mostly for security reasons…but they were so lax I had to tell them on my last day that they needed to address their paperwork, etc!

    Toxic situations! No problems going forward…it of course is at will. They fired and laid off people at will without a care.

    So up to you in how you want to go forward, giving yourself those days free after notice is great if you can afford it. But keep in mind some employers really amp up the toxicity, so sometimes it’s better for health just to leave, as many have…especially if it does not affect future jobs. I never had a future employer concerned about a past employer…they were more concerned about me and how I would help them. Situations outside the norm do happen, this might be as well too. Do what you think is best…that is professional. You have put thought into it…

  94. Anonymous

    Regardless of how they react, always do what is right: give 2 weeks notice.

  95. Dawn S. Cross

    You sound as if you need the time off.

    Compromise with a twist. Give 1 week notice, but make sure that that you have everything you are responsible for wrapped up and documented for the person who takes over. Give yourself grace and take the next week off for you, to relax and prepare mentally for your next job.

    Good luck on what comes next.

  96. Guido Darmanin

    Stay strong,u can do this!!!!!!?????

  97. Anonymous

    Thank you!!

  98. Eloisa Jacinto

    Hello, is there any stipulations on your contract re notice period? If none, you can decide what is enough to tie loose ends nicely i.e. document a turnover if no one is catching your job. Regards.

  99. Anonymous

    Give them the 2w.
    Do what's professionally ethical.

    If they get mad then either - keep going to work the notice (with a clean desk!!) Or leave.

    At any time, you can take a REALLY LONG lunch ? and simply not come back.

    That's on them. Either they play nice or you move on.

  100. Anonymous

    Give the two weeks notice; it’s the right thing to do.
    But before you do…maximize all of your leave (including sick) that won’t be paid out to you so you’ll get at least a few days off. Do not feel obligated to work hard after you give notice, take longer lunches. I’d even clear out most personal items before you give notice, a bit at a time. Do not take on any extra work after you give notice, coast your way out.

  101. Anonymous

    Exactly!! And if they get upset, well.....

    Some organizations don't allow PTO after resignations. If they don't pay out or recognize- cut your losses

  102. Liz Milne

    Give the two weeks notice and ignore their being mad. You don't owe them anything other than your contracted terms and conditions. If you cut and run, they can spread the word that you're unreliable, so I'd bite the bullet and do the right thing. If nothing else, the peace of mind of knowing it's not for long should help you through!

  103. Anonymous

    Would they give you a two week notice if they were going to fire you?

  104. Anonymous

    As long as you are within the month you are fine.

    Your resume is not listed by days. It is listed by month to year. Take time off before you start your new job. People that have Jobs lined up, definitely give either one or two weeks notice and have a week or two before starting a new position. You want to have a clear mind, remember you will not be able to take time off right away, so use this break before starting your new job. Good luck.

  105. Gretchen Skalka

    Two weeks notice has NOTHING to do with your resume. It is a professional courtesy from you to an employer who has earned it.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_W_wOAW2fg

  106. Anonymous

    Well said!

    One thing on ”good standing” that I’ve notice for my experiences and others is that memory loss is real. I’m not trying to be negative and say that having good standing shouldn’t matter but, it’s likely coworkers can completely forget a person or various details. If anything this has become a reason to prioritize health.

  107. Gretchen Skalka

    Yes, and it's also not guaranteed those same people will even be there or be the ones to be asked.

  108. Anonymous

    If she needs to recover, she has probably not been working for an employer who has earned professional courtesy.

  109. June Greener

    Check your holidays and any you have left put in and say bye with maybe 1 day to work. All professional employers will give a positive reference on performance . It's always nice to write a letter to thank them and how much you gained as an employee. End positive.

  110. Anonymous

    You think ditching with a day left is going to get you a positive reference? Not at any company I know.

  111. Anonymous

    Sometimes you know you wouldn’t use the employer for a reference…

    Its sad we operate on old advice that uses fear tactics toward a decision!

  112. June Greener

    Sometimes you have to do what's right for you, that's important as well as doing your best while employed.

  113. Susan Grant-Suttie

    Always give notice. It is better to have two weeks of a grumpy workplace than a career time of having that indiscretion following you.

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