Less than 2 weeks notice?

[Rage]

I started this new thread so as not to hijack another on a similar topic:

I'm supposed to start a new job that requires me to move out of state around the end of April. This sounds vindictive, but I have been considering only giving my current job a week notice (or less?) when I leave. They screwed me over a bunch and I plan to say that I have an opportunity I just can't refuse that wants me in place x date and I want to take some personal time before making a move as my credentials are transfered. I think this is against conventional wisdom, but I know recruiters at my own company have tried to get people to start earlier than 2 weeks notice. I just want to get out of there as soon as possible because we have this big thing coming up that I don't want to be a part of. Staying that full two weeks will most likely put me in the thick of it. I'm still pretty torn about what to do ... I know I should give 2 weeks professionally, but I really hate my office for my bad experience and don't want them to abuse me during my last two weeks. Anyone ever given less than 2 week notice? I imagine I'll actually have something like 3 weeks notice before I actually need to move.

[spokes]

personally i'd resist the urge to try and screw them, no matter what they did - sometimes the world is a small place and you never ever want to burn a bridge.

I'd give the two weeks notice - and then start to dial it down in week two. after all it is only two weeks of your life........

[RealDeal]

I agree with spokes, burning bridges is never good. You can do it! 2 weeks isn't that long.

Congrats on the new job!

[vwatson222]

I had a horrible boss who I was sure would make my last two weeks hell. I ended up coming in early one day and leaving my letter of resignation on my desk for her to find it there. In it, I put something to the effect of, "I would have given you two weeks notice, but I fear your retribution" My co-worker did likewise and we left together. It hasn't ruined my life. I just don't use that job as a reference.

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[awhitmer83]

I was unable to give a full two weeks' notice at my last job. It ended up being around 10 days, which I didn't think was horrible. It made me ineligible for rehire at that particular agency, but my supervisor understood and didn't hold it against me. I still use her as a reference.

Personally, I would offer two weeks, but mention the fact that big things are coming up and you don't want to cause problems by leaving in the middle. After that, if you are treated badly, address a letter to HR stating that you are shortening your notice due to unfair treatment and get out of there.

[Rage]

I'm also worried about the part in the termination policy that says something like: The company may choose to accept an employee's resignation effective immediately. I would be totally screwed if I gave 2 weeks and then they were like, "you can just take off actually," or decided to let me go after like 3 days when I was done training anyone I needed to. I can still pay the bills of they let me go early after giving a week's notice. 2 weeks out is tough, especially since we only get paid monthly.

[allie1105]

I'm also worried about the part in the termination policy that says something like: The company may choose to accept an employee's resignation effective immediately. I would be totally screwed if I gave 2 weeks and then they were like, "you can just take off actually," or decided to let me go after like 3 days when I was done training anyone I needed to. I can still pay the bills of they let me go early after giving a week's notice. 2 weeks out is tough, especially since we only get paid monthly.

I once had a job I HATED, and they seemed to dislike me - I could never make them happy. I gave my 2 weeks, and they were really upset and said "just go" (unpaid). Though I was without pay, it felt good to leave!

[Rage]

I'd do that no problem if it was just me, but I have a family, and a mortgage, and car payments, etc etc etc

[zz4guy]

SCREW them. I'd leave the day I get paid. They are treating you like scum and you have no obligation to treat them better.

Chances are they'll walk you out the day you announce you're quitting, so you might be safer to quit the day you tell them.

[wordsmith]

As somebody in the middle of this situation myself, I am of a conflicting mindset on this. Leaving without proper notice is should really only be in response to the most unavoidable circumstance, or something like a hostile work environment. It's certainly not something I wanted to do, and not something I'm enjoying doing. I've certainly never done it before (I usually give MORE than the required notice, I'm a very loyal employee), but there are exceptions to every rule. Does it burn bridges? Yes, most times. Is it unpleasant? Absolutely. But when the alternative is a far worse unpleasantness, tough choices may come out. I'd say it's a last resort, and one I wish I weren't facing myself.

[Rage]

Well, I gave my 2 weeks notice and they told me to just finish out the week.

I have to laugh in a way. Word of advice - have some savings ready and something lined up when you give notice.

[wordsmith]

True story. I gave (very short notice) the day I got offered/accepted a new job. Still leaves me sans a week's worth of income, but it was worth it not to be sitting in a hostile environment for an additional week. And I'm spending this week living as cheaply as possible, to offset it.