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CaptainCrunch · 05-02-2007, 01:42 PM

Ok

If you've been there for longer then a year then two weeks is the expected notice, and you could be obligated to serve it out.

Make sure that you put the day that your quiting and the expect last day in your notice, that way if they walk you, they're still obligated to pay you out for the two weeks that they decided not to use.

Quit in person, sit down, give them the letter, and re-iterate that your leaving. If they want a reason your not obligated to give one if you don't feel comfortable (going to a competitor, getting a sex change operation, slept with the bosses wife or daughter and she's about to spill the beans)

Calculate out your vacation pay owed before you go. If you've been there for a third of a year then calculate 1/3 of your yearly allotment. If they owe you for last year and there's a carry over make sure that you calculate that as well.

Be professional about it, especially if its a busy company. Its always helpful to offer to train your replacement, assist in the hiring of the replacement, clean up a project that your working on.

They have to deliver your final paycheque within 5 business days of you leaving, most companies if you give two weeks will give you your final pay before you leave.

Never burn the bridge, peeing on thier carpet as your walking out might sound cool, and god knows I was tempted with the last job that I quit, but you never know when you might either need them, or they might need you.

If they do exit interviews, make sure that you arrange for a specific time and date, and live up to it. Don't use the exit interview as a rant opportunity, or to burn down your rival.

Start taking stuff home before you give your notice, some companies will insist on either going through your stuff before you leave, or packing it for you and forwarding it to your mailing address.

If your asked to work for your last two weeks, don't spend time bragging about your new job, or being unproductive because you don't care anymore. Crushing your soon to be co-workers morale will get you a really bad name in your industry.

I've never been walked after giving two weeks notice, they've always asked me to work the two weeks, so expect it.

05-02-2007, 01:42 PM	#18
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	Ok If you've been there for longer then a year then two weeks is the expected notice, and you could be obligated to serve it out. Make sure that you put the day that your quiting and the expect last day in your notice, that way if they walk you, they're still obligated to pay you out for the two weeks that they decided not to use. Quit in person, sit down, give them the letter, and re-iterate that your leaving. If they want a reason your not obligated to give one if you don't feel comfortable (going to a competitor, getting a sex change operation, slept with the bosses wife or daughter and she's about to spill the beans) Calculate out your vacation pay owed before you go. If you've been there for a third of a year then calculate 1/3 of your yearly allotment. If they owe you for last year and there's a carry over make sure that you calculate that as well. Be professional about it, especially if its a busy company. Its always helpful to offer to train your replacement, assist in the hiring of the replacement, clean up a project that your working on. They have to deliver your final paycheque within 5 business days of you leaving, most companies if you give two weeks will give you your final pay before you leave. Never burn the bridge, peeing on thier carpet as your walking out might sound cool, and god knows I was tempted with the last job that I quit, but you never know when you might either need them, or they might need you. If they do exit interviews, make sure that you arrange for a specific time and date, and live up to it. Don't use the exit interview as a rant opportunity, or to burn down your rival. Start taking stuff home before you give your notice, some companies will insist on either going through your stuff before you leave, or packing it for you and forwarding it to your mailing address. If your asked to work for your last two weeks, don't spend time bragging about your new job, or being unproductive because you don't care anymore. Crushing your soon to be co-workers morale will get you a really bad name in your industry. I've never been walked after giving two weeks notice, they've always asked me to work the two weeks, so expect it. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair! Last edited by CaptainCrunch; 05-02-2007 at 01:45 PM.