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PotenzaSub · 03-24-2007, 02:16 PM

I'm going to quit my job. Is it necessary for me to give two weeks notice considering my supervisors don't write up the shedule for the following week untill the Thursday before the schedule is supposed to take effect? I was considering simply giving one week notice in a formal letter.

*edit: Sorry for typos. I was rushing out the door this morning and wanted to have some responses for tonight.

cburwell · 03-24-2007, 02:26 PM

It is professional courtesy to give at least two weeks notice no matter what. Presenting something in writing/email would also be good in addition to a verbal discussion, so that you have some sort of paper trail.

TGilb2007 · 03-24-2007, 03:25 PM

2 weeks notice is best, even if you dont use the employer as a reference. I did quit a job w/o 2 weeks notice, and when a new company was looking to hire me, they called, and gave a bad reference.

EvlEgl · 03-24-2007, 03:27 PM

I dont feel it's neccessary in certain circumstances, If your leaving under good conditions yeah sure give your two weeks notice so you can go back...But In all reality A company isnt gonna say "Hey here's two weeks to find a job then your fired" So why give them a courtesy they wont give you???

Intercooled T · 03-24-2007, 03:29 PM

I'd say it depends on the situation. If you're already on bad terms with the mgmt, I wouldn't. If you're on ok/good terms, give it, just incase the above happens where you get a bad reference...

whitezenki · 03-24-2007, 03:41 PM

if you want to use the job as a reference, or you decide down the road you may want to return, use a two weeks notice

james_ls · 03-24-2007, 04:46 PM

It's pretty much a standard I thought?

Just common courtesy.

Can I ask the terms of your leaving. Is it under good terms?

alachua · 03-24-2007, 05:19 PM

Give a two weeks notice, but request that you be removed from the schedule as soon as possible.

-Cliff

dickerdieter · 03-24-2007, 05:22 PM

I say give it bc of the above reasons

PotenzaSub · 03-25-2007, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james_ls

Can I ask the terms of your leaving. Is it under good terms?

pretty good terms.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alachua

Give a two weeks notice, but request that you be removed from the schedule as soon as possible.

-Cliff

Hmm....now that's an idea I didn't think of. Thanks, i'll try that.

den9 · 03-25-2007, 01:09 AM

all my jobs i was treated like chit, so i always just never showed up when i quit, but id come in the next week like nothin happened and get my check. sucks not having references though

PotenzaSub · 03-25-2007, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by den9

all my jobs i was treated like chit, so i always just never showed up when i quit, but id come in the next week like nothin happened and get my check. sucks not having references though

lol. why didn't they mail it to you?

den9 · 03-25-2007, 12:58 PM

i dunno, they would probaly have tossed it in the trash

StealthTC · 03-25-2007, 01:22 PM

I have always given two weeks notice with any job I have left due to the fact I always remain in the same field, everyone knows everyone so it is always good to be known as a decent guy. One job I worked for, I was there almost 3 years but one day everything just blew up and I was so livid I called my direct supervisor and let him know I quit and was walking out the door, funny thing is anytime the company has been contacted for a reference it was always good.

DoubleOughtCel · 03-25-2007, 01:25 PM

I offered my manager out into the parking lot when I quit Walgreens after I graduated high school. He was a dick.

R33P3R007 · 03-25-2007, 10:30 PM

my work asks people to leave immediately when they give 2 weeks

PotenzaSub · 03-26-2007, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R33P3R007

my work asks people to leave immediately when they give 2 weeks

where do you work?

dolphinS4 · 03-26-2007, 12:35 AM

Give 2 weeks.
If they cut you loose immediately, so be it, many company's do.
If they let you live up to your notice, it's a bridge you never burned.
Can't lose.

poolmike · 03-26-2007, 07:56 AM

2 weeks is always a good plan, just in case you need to go back.

LiquidFire · 03-26-2007, 12:56 PM

i've only given notice once
the nice thing about PA is that they cant give out horrible references
the new company can ask whatever they want adn get serious answers, but the old company cant just trash talk you or anything
hell when i quit Hooters, i told the manager off and threw a stool and asked him to step outside. i got a standing ovation from the customers and the girls. it was great! then i was in like 3 weeks after that and he came in from home just to kick me out, i got 6 free beers and free fries that night cuz he booted me before i could pay

03-24-2007, 02:16 PM	#1
PotenzaSub Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Member #2213 iTrader: (0)	Two Weeks Notice I'm going to quit my job. Is it necessary for me to give two weeks notice considering my supervisors don't write up the shedule for the following week untill the Thursday before the schedule is supposed to take effect? I was considering simply giving one week notice in a formal letter. edit: Sorry for typos. I was rushing out the door this morning and wanted to have some responses for tonight. Last edited by PotenzaSub; 03-25-2007 at 12:51 AM.*

03-24-2007, 02:26 PM	#2
cburwell Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #303 iTrader: (0)	It is professional courtesy to give at least two weeks notice no matter what. Presenting something in writing/email would also be good in addition to a verbal discussion, so that you have some sort of paper trail. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "The Corvette took nearly 25 years to sell 500,000 units; the Z does it in fewer than 10."

03-24-2007, 03:25 PM	#3
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	2 weeks notice is best, even if you dont use the employer as a reference. I did quit a job w/o 2 weeks notice, and when a new company was looking to hire me, they called, and gave a bad reference. __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

03-24-2007, 03:27 PM	#4
EvlEgl Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Member #1412 My Ride: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe iTrader: (0)	I dont feel it's neccessary in certain circumstances, If your leaving under good conditions yeah sure give your two weeks notice so you can go back...But In all reality A company isnt gonna say "Hey here's two weeks to find a job then your fired" So why give them a courtesy they wont give you??? __________________ 2010 Tsukuba Red Genesis Coupe 3.8 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R [FRSH]

03-24-2007, 03:29 PM	#5
Intercooled T Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairless Hills, PA Member #207 My Ride: 2003 Toyota Rav4 iTrader: (0)	I'd say it depends on the situation. If you're already on bad terms with the mgmt, I wouldn't. If you're on ok/good terms, give it, just incase the above happens where you get a bad reference... __________________ 2003 Toyota Rav4, 2.0L/Auto/AWD To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2013 Nissan Juke, 1.6T/Auto/FWD (wife's car lol To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. )

03-24-2007, 03:41 PM	#6
whitezenki Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Jersey Member #3121 My Ride: 1992 Nissan 240sx iTrader: (0)	if you want to use the job as a reference, or you decide down the road you may want to return, use a two weeks notice __________________ The Pirates of Death and Destruction set out to annihilate and humiliate through Brutal Carnage. You gonna drive it, or buy it a dress? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-24-2007, 04:46 PM	#7
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	It's pretty much a standard I thought? Just common courtesy. Can I ask the terms of your leaving. Is it under good terms? __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-24-2007, 05:19 PM	#8
alachua Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conshohocken, PA Member #4 My Ride: 14 Miata Club iTrader: (3)	Give a two weeks notice, but request that you be removed from the schedule as soon as possible. -Cliff __________________ "Cliff, I find going fast neither exciting, nor enjoyable, please stop. No, I don't want to do smokey burnouts or donuts!" - My Mom on her first ride in the miata

03-25-2007, 01:09 AM	#11
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	all my jobs i was treated like chit, so i always just never showed up when i quit, but id come in the next week like nothin happened and get my check. sucks not having references though

03-25-2007, 12:58 PM	#13
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	i dunno, they would probaly have tossed it in the trash

03-25-2007, 01:22 PM	#14
StealthTC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Member #1114 My Ride: B5 A4, MKIII Supra iTrader: (0)	I have always given two weeks notice with any job I have left due to the fact I always remain in the same field, everyone knows everyone so it is always good to be known as a decent guy. One job I worked for, I was there almost 3 years but one day everything just blew up and I was so livid I called my direct supervisor and let him know I quit and was walking out the door, funny thing is anytime the company has been contacted for a reference it was always good.

03-26-2007, 12:35 AM	#18
dolphinS4 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Co Member #740 My Ride: 2007 Magnum SRT8 iTrader: (0)	Give 2 weeks. If they cut you loose immediately, so be it, many company's do. If they let you live up to your notice, it's a bridge you never burned. Can't lose. __________________ 2007 Magnum SRT8

03-26-2007, 07:56 AM	#19
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	2 weeks is always a good plan, just in case you need to go back. __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

03-26-2007, 12:56 PM	#20
LiquidFire Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Etters, Pa Member #3076 My Ride: 2006 Tiburon GT iTrader: (0)	i've only given notice once the nice thing about PA is that they cant give out horrible references the new company can ask whatever they want adn get serious answers, but the old company cant just trash talk you or anything hell when i quit Hooters, i told the manager off and threw a stool and asked him to step outside. i got a standing ovation from the customers and the girls. it was great! then i was in like 3 weeks after that and he came in from home just to kick me out, i got 6 free beers and free fries that night cuz he booted me before i could pay __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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