2 weeks or 1 month notice?

33 Comments

1. AnonymousApril 22,2023 at 3:22PM UTC

   Please be aware, some companies will escort you to the door even if you give notice and others will make your life miserable staying there, and others will be appreciative. I don’t know which employee you fall under. Those are the options.

2. AnonymousApril 22,2023 at 4:10PM UTC

   I think it would mostly be awkward but this is part of my decision making process.

3. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 7:15PM UTC

   I have had both. The party and the escort out.

   Party is great, but if the atmosphere sucked, who cares for the fake crap.

   If the organization is terrible, be ready for the escort. Been there! Remember - it's THEIR problem, not yours,!!

4. AnonymousApril 22,2023 at 4:01PM UTC

   Your employer will appreciate the extra 2 weeks, but I would look out for you. Sometimes once you resign, it gets a bit awkward, and when I've given more than 2 weeks in my past, I have regretted it as they had added more things for me to start and expected me to wrap up within those 4 weeks....I think I worked more hours during those 4 weeks than I would normally work...Next time, I would seriously consider giving more notice than I need to..

5. AnonymousApril 22,2023 at 4:10PM UTC

   Thanks, I have a feeling this could definitely happen given the nature of my work, something can ALWAYS be added to my plate.

6. AnonymousApril 22,2023 at 4:28PM UTC

   How have they treated others when they have given notice may be the key here, too.

   Things are different now in that employers do not extend the same courtesy to employees thus if it were me, I would put myself first. One employer was really kind and did celebratory things for me - happy hour, etc and another went cold and took back their offer to write a good review for LinkedIn.

7. AnonymousApril 22,2023 at 5:29PM UTC

   2 weeks is more than enough. Sadly employers tend to treat you different once you give that notice.

8. AnonymousApril 23,2023 at 2:25PM UTC

   This is so right. I gave a couple of months' notice when I decided to retire because we had another high-profile resignation at the same time, and I wanted to make sure they had time to reorganize and backfill (non-profit, and we both retired). When all was said and done, I left six weeks after my notice (before an all-company retreat/meeting) and was paid my full PTO allotment for the year. Those six weeks were surreal because I was turning things over and not making any decisions that would impact the company.

9. AnonymousApril 23,2023 at 8:41PM UTC

   I worked at a place once that when I gave my 2w, I was escorted out.
   It took 5 min!!!!) They said it was policy and because "I was decent", they skipped the POLICE portion!!!!!

   My point: in the back of your mind, be ready for anything! If you are unique in your role, they might have to hold on to you. But if they see you as replaceable -- start discreetly cleaning your desk

   BTW, they had a serious retention problem. Place was awful

10. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 3:12PM UTC

    That is truly horrible.

11. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 7:12PM UTC

    Yeah, it was a blessing in disguise. My teammate wanted his GF (in a different role) so I was transferred to something completely unrelated and found something better.... when I resigned. I could have done them the way I was done (by the former supervisor), but I have ethics.In retrospect, I should have walked after the new opportunity.

12. AnonymousApril 22,2023 at 8:15PM UTC

    Most at my job don’t even give two. So two is fine

13. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistApril 22,2023 at 8:15PM UTC

    YOU ASKED: "Do you think the extra two weeks really makes a difference?"

    To who? You or them?

14. AnonymousApril 22,2023 at 9:36PM UTC

    to them!

15. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistApril 23,2023 at 2:53AM UTC

    Well it can depend on the structure of your company or group. Is there someone coming up behind you with a partial skillset needed to replace you? Are they most likely going to have to go outside the company to replace you. What is the training curve going to look like?

    Personally, I'd be asking myself how much of a difference it would make to me. The company is not my first priority. I am.

16. Looking for a changeApril 23,2023 at 12:46PM UTC

    I would ask if you get paid vacation days if you give 2 weeks. 2 weeks is the norm but yes u can be escorted out the day u say u are leaving. Don’t do a crazy amount of work either you are leaving

17. AnonymousApril 23,2023 at 8:38PM UTC

    Do what's right for you. You are leaving.

    Depends on how long you were there, how they treated you and how long it might take to fill your role.

18. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 11:02AM UTC

    2 weeks minimum, if you're going to a competitor they may accept resignation at that time of notice. They have every right to do that if so. Who cares about prorating final check, such a true non-issue.

19. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 12:15PM UTC

    If you're in the US, 2 weeks is enough. Why would you consider more?

20. Leah PetrosinoApril 24,2023 at 12:28PM UTC

    Even if you are in good terms with them and don’t want to burn a bridge, 2 weeks is a plenty. As others have pointed out they may escort you out when you give notice. Look out for yourself, not them.

21. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 12:39PM UTC

    It’s likely your company will want no more than 2 weeks. Exiting employees are awkward. They can no longer fully trust you with company information, technology or equipment. They also don’t want you sharing the reasons you’re leaving with other employees and definitely not with clients. If you prefer to stay longer than the standard 2 weeks you can certainly offer that option, but be prepared for them to ask you to leave in 2 weeks so you’re not caught off guard. If you want to work through the end of May, delay giving notice for two weeks so your last day fits your timetable. There’s nothing wrong with planning your notice to fit the date you want to stop working there.

22. Valerie RiegerApril 24,2023 at 12:47PM UTC

    You could give your notice two weeks prior to the end of the month, that way you work a one month notice (for yourself) and a two week notice (for the company).

23. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 12:54PM UTC

    If you give a month's notice, you risk them asking you to leave sooner. I'd just wait.

24. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 1:33PM UTC

    If you need to work till beginning of may, put your two weeks in at the date you absolutely need to work till. Dimes to dollars you will get let go before your two weeks is up. If they accept the two weeks then you are there until middle may worst case. Do not give one month.

25. Jessica FerlandApril 24,2023 at 2:42PM UTC

    How long have you been in the role? Do you work in accounting - is that why it would be challenging? Or is it simply a PIA to have to follow up with them a month later to make sure it gets done?

26. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 3:21PM UTC

    Only give two weeks. I gave three at my last position, and they made every day horrible for me. They accused me of conspiring against the company and defamation. They claimed I lied about the job description making it difficult to fill the position, when in reality, no one grasped what I did, AND they refused to interview a replacement until my last day. I spent those last three weeks compiling a bible of how to perform each of my duties to help out whoever took over my role. I tried very hard to make it easy for everyone, when at the end of the day, I should have just left without notice. Two weeks is really all you need.

27. Norman60$sbcApril 24,2023 at 7:08PM UTC

    Wow!

    Goes to show that when you try and do right....ugh. You deserve so much better!

    As an accountant, my former employer waited till the last day and I had to train a housekeeper (no offense to the awesome housekeepers out there!!!) She had never used Excel or done accounting and it was impossible to train her. I had two days.

28. Monette AndersonApril 24,2023 at 4:10PM UTC

    You never know if your employer will keep you until a certain date. You might give notice and they might tell you to leave right away. Unless you're fairly confident in your position, or in a leadership role, I think 2 weeks is sufficient and gives you teh most security.

29. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 4:52PM UTC

    It depends on your role and the size of your business and also whether you are a regretted or non-regretted loss to them. If you are regretted they will likely want to keep you on, some companies want you to transition your work. You could offer in your notice letter to help interview and or write up your workflows to help them and not leave them stranded. Other companies walk people out asap and remove the 2 weeks even. Think about your employer and perhaps find someone who has left and ask them for their advice about how their exit went. You don't want to burn a bridge because you may need them later on for references or other. If your rapport with your direct manager is a good one then I would offer either as an option and see how they respond. If they ask why you are leaving let them know you were recruited away for an opportunity elsewhere. Congrats!

30. AnonymousApril 24,2023 at 11:40PM UTC

    How much notice do you really want to give? If two weeks, give two weeks. No one will appreciate the extra work you do. Do what is best for you and what you really want to do. It is that simple.

31. AnonymousApril 25,2023 at 12:51AM UTC

    I gave two weeks… next thing I knew everyone was gone except the boss … and I was handed a cardboard box and a few papers! “Protocol”… yep, they cleared the office out for a “special luncheon” while they had me clean out my desk that afternoon. I had worked there for 5 years. I was given 20 minutes. Lovely. The jerk stood and watched me pack up my things and then had me escorted out. It took me 8 weeks to get my final paycheck. Naturally I look back and am glad I got out… but WOW, what a learning experience. I started my new job immediately, thank God. Never spoke ill of the company. Still won’t. It was a learning curve.

32. AnonymousApril 25,2023 at 5:26AM UTC

    Honestly?
    Depends on where you are at in leadership. If you have oversight, its best to be honest with your supervisor so that the transition can be completed in a proper manner and the communication remains positive if you keep an ongoing relationship with the current employer. It's good to still have references and that you indicate that you are excited about the transition into a new journey. If anything, a positive send off if attempted at any level, its still worth the send-off. Best of luck!

33. MislynApril 25,2023 at 8:49PM UTC

    Depends on the situation. I gave longer than two weeks only because I had to wait on a transition at my new job. If I could have have left earlier trust me I would have but I needed a check coming in.