I received and accepted a new job offer!

36 Comments

1. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 10:29AM UTC

   What does your handbook say? Usually it's tied to the vacation policy/payout.

2. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 11:28AM UTC

   HR wanted me to leave prior but I refused. They knew if I didn't provide 2w, they didn't have to pay- company in financial ruin.

   I stayed to bitter end, emailed for timestamp and ccd my personal. I was paid.

   Read the handbook

3. Cassie SpencerMay 15,2024 at 11:05AM UTC

   As was mentioned check your employee handbook or HR website/portal some companies have different policies regarding giving notice and getting a vacation payout or other benefits.

4. KatieMay 15,2024 at 11:31AM UTC

   I believe even regardless of handbook, 5 years is a long time and you probably have great relationships there. I think it’s a common courtesy to give at least two weeks to make sure you’re leaving on good terms with lasting relationships. Your new employer should understand that and I’m sure they would want the same if you were leaving them.

5. Kimberly HMay 17,2024 at 12:49PM UTC

   This is the perfect response and what I was going to
   mention. If your new employer cannot allow you to give at least 2 business weeks (M-F), then I would seriously consider the “why”. I would be hesitant to work for a company that would not allow me to give the courtesy that they would then expect.

6. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 12:32PM UTC

   What do you mean "still" required? Unless you have a contract, you are not required to do anything; however, giving two weeks notice is a professional courtesy. You never know when you may need to reach out to that network, it's a small world. Don't burn bridges.

7. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 12:56PM UTC

   Many companies will mark you as not eligible for re-hire if you don’t give two weeks however there is no formal obligation.

8. Paulla Fetzek, MSEdMay 15,2024 at 1:13PM UTC

   While 2 weeks has always been considered a polite standard, you have no obligation to give them this much time. As I'm sure you've no doubt heard many times now... A company wouldn't generally give you two weeks if they fired you.

9. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 1:16PM UTC

   True, if you're out, they want you out immediately. But she's been there 5y. It's the ethical thing to do. Plus references. You never know....

10. AnonymousMay 16,2024 at 12:25PM UTC

    Quite often what I've seen is if you are going to a competitor, you are basically walked out the door, paid in lieu of notice (including vacation payout).

11. Julie EMay 17,2024 at 2:43PM UTC

    The company also has no obligation to say she’s eligible for rehire either.

12. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 2:09PM UTC

    You can check the employee handbook, but you can also check your job description- the notice an employer prefers is usually listed there . I say prefers vs requires, because if you are not under a contract that states your separation notice, then it's an employer preference. They want you to provide notice in order for you to complete handoff responsibilities and often will mark you as ineligible for rehire or refuse to payout your vacation time/sick time remaining if you don't meet the request.

13. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 3:44PM UTC

    I have never seen a JD that includes any sort of notice period requirement.

14. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 4:44PM UTC

    Job may not REQUIRE it, but it's standard. I'd you are not an individual contributor, might not matter as much.

15. AnonymousMay 15,2024 at 5:31PM UTC

    Actually in HR, been in HR for 15 years, and have had to review, update, and research job descriptions...domestically and internationally. And not once have seen this.

16. AmberMay 15,2024 at 6:25PM UTC

    At my previous organization, it was included on the page that including the working conditions (amount of time sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, weight of things that might need lifting, etc.). 80,000+ employees. Because some roles required 4 weeks notice if it was a management role or a hard to fill position, so it was a working condition.

17. P I.May 15,2024 at 5:54PM UTC

    Give as much notice as you can. If its 1 week, then give that. 2 weeks is a courtesy and not required.

18. Dr. Erica WallsMay 15,2024 at 11:39PM UTC

    Two weeks is customary. Most important is to complete any tasks before you go. You never know when you'll need a good reference in the future.

19. AnonymousMay 16,2024 at 2:08AM UTC

    You provide whatever notice you are able and willing to provide. 2 weeks is standard, but if the standard notice period is not possible, you provide what you can.

20. AnonymousMay 16,2024 at 4:18PM UTC

    I would definitely give them 2 weeks notice. You certainly don't want to burn the bridge after being there for that long. Let your new employer know that you want to wrap thingas up professionally with them as you would expect they understand. If this does not seem possible because of onboarding or other new hire orientation dates, push it one week or ask your current manager how you can help them to not be left stranded with such a short notice period. Often I suggest that folks write up a guide even for the 2 week notice of what they can do to help a new person who may come in next. Sort of a handbook, then offer a crossover week for your first week in the new role where you will be available for any questions that might arise after you leave.

21. Mekeshia D KimbroughMay 17,2024 at 12:09PM UTC

    I feel that it is still necessary regardless of how long at job. At least you are giving them some kind of notice!!!

22. AnonymousMay 17,2024 at 12:17PM UTC

    Don't do it! Take the week and rest.

23. AnonymousMay 17,2024 at 12:19PM UTC

    2 weeks is customary and if you tell your new employer you want a certain start date so you can give 2 weeks notice at your current job and they say no, that’s a red flag on them. You can give 1 week if you want but you may singe that bridge, but it’s better than giving zero notice. Congrats on the new job.

24. AnonymousMay 17,2024 at 12:26PM UTC

    Notice is whatever is required by your company policies. If you don’t follow them :in some states it is legal not to pay our accrued leave; it is possible it won’t be considered separation on good terms; and a future employer checking references could be told you are not eligible for rehire.

25. AnonymousMay 17,2024 at 12:35PM UTC

    Yes I think no matter how short or long an employer should be notified if you are leaving so they can make preparations.

26. AnonymousMay 17,2024 at 12:37PM UTC

    Congratulations! 2 weeks is a courtesy and highly recommended to allow proper handover and not burn bridges. You may need the former employer for a recommendation.

27. Joycelyn M. SiameMay 17,2024 at 12:50PM UTC

    I am so happy to finally hear good news on this site. CONGRATULATIONS! As a courtesy, 2 weeks is expected, though not formally required. I say you are fine. Maybe ask the company that just hired you to push your start date back a week. Companies usually will work with you, especially if your are being courteous to the company you are at. That shows respect in a way. Good luck and congrats again!

28. Susie MartinMay 17,2024 at 1:04PM UTC

    two weeks is a MINIMUM. and if you've been there for 5 years, I would be generous with my notice. Your new employer will understand and respect you for giving your current employer more than enough notice. One week is NOT ENOUGH at all.

29. M. SandersMay 17,2024 at 1:24PM UTC

    It is professional courtesy to provide at least 2 weeks notice. Professionalism will follow you for your entire career - and you always want to be considered totally professional.

30. Jessica FerlandMay 17,2024 at 1:28PM UTC

    Yes, a minimum of two weeks. It looks better to give 2 weeks notice to the old place than to start the new place sooner. I've felt pressure to give an earlier start date to the new place before. The new place should understand giving proper notice to your current employer as they would likely expect the same if/when that time comes.

31. AnonymousMay 17,2024 at 2:19PM UTC

    Or if the reason you're leaving is your current workplace stinks, you won't "infect" employees tempted to jump ship themselves. Most toxic and/or crappy workplaces know they are, so they don't want an epidemic of quitting.

32. Julie EMay 17,2024 at 2:46PM UTC

    Unless your company is going through a reorg or downsizing, I would give the standard two weeks. It’s a professional courtesy and you could be marked ineligible for rehire if you only give one week.

33. Cathy UdvMay 20,2024 at 6:59PM UTC

    Most companies respect their new hires desire to give 2 weeks notice to their current job. I think it shows a sign of respect to your employer and a future employer would likely see it as ht

34. Focused931221May 17,2024 at 4:39PM UTC

    Congrats on getting a new career opportunity! While 2 weeks is standard practice, sometimes you just don't have that much time. You can try to negotiate with your new company and let them know that you'd like to give at least 2 weeks notice. Hopefully they understand. If not, its ultimately your call how you want to approach it. And give notice to your current company as soon as possible once you know that you've accepted the new gig. Good luck!

35. AnonymousMay 18,2024 at 6:01PM UTC

    When you need to leave and you're running out of time to put in notice there are ways around that. Sometimes the policy is 2 weeks and sometimes it's 30 days depending on what you signed upon being hired, or what your company policy is. Find that out immediately.

    If you don't have enough time to give the required notice, before you hand in your notice, put in for your vacation time and use that to transition.

36. Tamara GMay 20,2024 at 12:09PM UTC

    I recently received and accepted an offer, and I gave an almost 3 weeks notice. My manager thanked me because he said he doesn't always get notice, some people just stop showing up. So I think it's the right thing to do to give any notice, because it's trending to not give notice and it also helps to not burn that bridge.