Only 2 Weeks Notice

Anonymous

May 10,2022 at 9:05PM UTC

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I have a job I like but just accepted one with greater benefits and flexibility. They are asking if I can start in 2 weeks. I'm about to give notice and I have a feeling my current job will not be expecting this move and want more than 2 weeks. I know 2 weeks is standard, but I feel bad. I don't want to burn old bridges nor be inconvenient to the new company that I'm eager to start with. What should I do?

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AnonymousMay 10,2022 at 9:18PM UTC
Two weeks is standard. Make sure to get everything in order to be passed along to the new person or whomever will take over your role when you do leave.
Have a plan in place to transition projects/services properly so that less falls through the cracks when you leave. In the end, you need to do what is best for you and giving two weeks is what is needed for you to start the new role you are wanting and gives greater benefits.
Sabrina CortesMay 11,2022 at 1:05AM UTC
You won't burn bridges if you make sure your work is complete and that you maintain your professionalism for the remainder of the time you're there.
Congrats on the new job; sending you positive vibes.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMay 10,2022 at 11:23PM UTC
Feel bad about what?
If a company is surprised by people resigning in the middle of The Great Resignation, they really really haven't been paying attention.
I promise you, neither your boss nor your team members have ever, WILL ever say "gee, I'd love to take this great new job, but I would feel so guilty leaving anonymous."
Never. Going. To. Happen.
They'll get over it. Trust me on that.
Do NOT let any of this bother you or give it one single second more of bandwidth in your brain. Forget about it - don't look back, use your energy to look forward to the exciting new opportunity you have in front of you.
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR NEW ADVENTURE!!!!!!
AnonymousMay 11,2022 at 2:11AM UTC
2 weeks is a courtesy notice. You do not need to give them any more notice than that.
Olivia WoolmanMay 11,2022 at 6:03AM UTC
Please don’t feel bad. 2 weeks is standard notice period. Congrats on your new opportunity!
AnonymousMay 11,2022 at 11:29AM UTC
2 weeks is plenty. Another 1 or 2 weeks is not going to make a bit of difference. If you are worried, offer to work nights and weekends if they need you.
Sedef BuyukatamanMay 11,2022 at 12:38PM UTC
Notice is a courtesy not an obligation- 2 weeks is more than enough