Employees feel pressured to give short notice periods

“I got a new job lined I can start Monday. However, that would mean I would quit my current job on the spot today. I would have liked to give a two weeks notice but I can't. How bad would it be to just put in my notice now? I know I am in "at-will" state and they would have let me go if they needed too. But I would hate to leave this in this way and then used for a reference and they bring this up to another employer. submitted by /u/Ms-Empathic [link] [comments]”

“I’m leaving a job for the first time in 5 years, and this is my first job outside of dominos delivery where I texted my boss that I’m not coming in anymore. I’d like to leave on good terms, but I also want to be somewhat honest about why I’m leaving (60+ hours mandatory, life outside work frowned upon, no raise in two years, no growth prospects). I was hired by the director of my department, but in the 5 years I’ve been here they have added two levels of management beneath him and above me. Good”

“I work in a finance role and the office is myself, boss, and 1 coworker. I’m leaving because I’ve moved and, even though the drive is only 45 mins, I know it will be harder to commute in the fall and winter. I’m wanting to give a month notice because I’m still job searching, but I know that’s not enough time for my boss to review resumes and conduct interviews. If I give an open ended resignation, I know my boss will keep asking me to work longer and may delay their efforts in finding a replacem”

“I'm trying to resign thus Monday and have my last day be Friday Oct 16 for two weeks notice. I tried to meet earlier but my boss says she's too busy and finally agreed to chat at EOD today. Am I still giving two weeks with this timing? She's been good to me so I want to be as professional as possible. submitted by /u/moonstrung [link] [comments]”

“I get the two week notice standard and the arguments for and against. I’m not sure what to do in my case. I just accepted a new position and I don’t start until November. I have a great relationship with my boss and consider them a mentor. It’s a small business that relies on me significantly and our busy season is coming up. I need to maintain a good relationship for future references. My boss is going on a trip in the middle of the month and I’m not sure whether to tell them before they go or”

“Sooooo I’ve finally got a job offer to a great job opportunity. They’re hoping I can start the 19th of October. Which means I’d have to submit my two week notice this Friday. However, next week the 8th I’ll be on vacation for a few days. Is it bad to submit the 2 weeks notice and then just leave for vacation? Should I wait to submit once I’m back from vacation? Am I overthinking this way too much? submitted by /u/East_Length_7677 [link] [comments]”

“Do employers want a 2 week notice? Would they still trust someone to handle their network, systems, etc when they are about to leave the company? If you tell them you're leaving is it an instant lockout and walked out the building? Does it depend on your role and responsibilities? Just curious. submitted by /u/BlkMushroom [link] [comments]”

“Hey guys, my current notice period is 90 days at my current employer. However, I am fully committed to serve 60 days and need 30 days of buyout because I got a better opportunity elsewhere. I've informed the same to my current employer but they are not supporting me. They might not release me early. My Joining date at my new employer is 23rd November and my Last working day here would be 15th December. Please help me guys.😭 submitted by /u/GymBoiStockJock [link] [comments]”

“I put in my two weeks notice at a place that typically schedules out week to week with very little heads up to changes from what last week's schedule was. If you opened the last four Wednesdays your schedule could all of a sudden be closing on Wednesday with as little as a days notice depending on when the schedule drops. We are closed Monday-Tuesday for context. I am getting personal texts saying how excited management is to work with me before I leave which would have been last week. It fe”

“Hi - I'm considering accepting a new role with a different company and curious the thoughts on a 2 week notice. I'd like to tell the prospective company my start date is 2 weeks from acceptance, but in reality should it be 2 weeks from completion of job screening activities? Like background checks and health screening. I'm certain these pass, but there is something unnerving about telling my current emoyer I'm resigning, but not having these pre-employment conditions complete yet”

“How do 2-week notice periods actually work? In Norway (where I live), the standard notice period for a full-time job is 3 months, starting from the first day of the following month. I genuinely don’t understand how companies manage with only 2 weeks. Seems like this is the standard in many countries. Recruitment can easily take months, so how do they hire and train a replacement in time? And what happens to the person’s workload in the meantime? How does this work in practice? submitted by”

“Your resignation should be written or emailed. It should be short and concise. There is no need to add filler. Two weeks is not a requirement. If you want to give them two weeks, it’s your choice. Be prepared for them to also not honor it and let you go immediately. As for reference, be careful with this. Your manager may not be able to provide reference representing the employer/company. They may be able to provide it as a personal professional relationship reference. Most companies will only v”

“I've been working in my current position for over 4 years now and actively searching for new work. My current company is small- so small that it's only me, the boss, and a part-timer that comes in once a week or every other week. So the boss relies on me A LOT. I wasn't going to say anything till I landed a job and could give a 2 weeks notice, but not sure if that'll be possible if it's an urgent hire sort of thing. Given the situation is just me running the store most of the”

“Hi guys, I’ve accepted an offer for a job I’m actually excited for and have been mulling over when to hand in my notice of resignation. But, some things to note about my current job: I don’t enjoy it at all, and it has nothing to do with the career I studied for. This was never supposed to be a forever job. A friend helped me get it, I was his replacement. In the 2 and a half years I’ve been working there, 4 coworkers have quit. 3 of them gave at least two-weeks notice, but didn’t even stay unti”

“I'm starting to think about when to submit my resignation notice. I have a former colleague who submitted his resignation and was ultimately forced out within the 120 day notice window. I don't know the circumstances of his departure in this manner, but I don't put it past my employer to do the same to me. Is there any protection against this? The employer would be shooting itself, patients, and my colleagues in the foot if they force me out prematurely since the clinic and call sche”

“Hello, My company requires 1 month notice before quitting. I took all my vacation days which totals 1 month exactly. Is it ok to give my notice leave right when I start vacation? Does anyone see any issues with that? submitted by /u/Beginning-Mammoth-80 [link] [comments]”

“I work in healthcare in HR (and should probably be able to answer my own question - but I can look at things objectively for everyone but myself). The organization I work for is small and chaotic - still very much operates as a reactive entity despite being midsize and desperately in need of structure and appropriate leadership personnel. I took the position, at a significant pay cut, because I had been laid off and looking for about 3 months. I have been there for 6 months and have somehow beco”

“In my industry, it’s typical for companies to not go for the standard two week notice period. Instead, you say you’re leaving, and then that’s basically it - you’re gone that day. With that said, I’ve worked for the same firm for over 15 years, and I’m slated to start a new job in early September. I’m thinking about telling them mid week or the previous week just in case they want a few extra days to transition clients to new people, have an exit interview, etc. Should I give them this? Or just”