Comments on: Why Two Weeks Notice May Be Too Much Notice http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/ Small Biz. Big Buzz. by Monica O'Brien Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:34:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Vee http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/comment-page-1/#comment-1680 Vee Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:28:07 +0000 http://twentyset.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/#comment-1680 I do like and agree with this blog for the most part..Ir is really just hard overall to give notice to job bcause you are worried about what people will be thinking, if they are going to let you work the last weeks or not, and how the people you work closely with will feel. I am giving notice to a place that I have been at for a little over a year...I recently graduated with my Bachelor;s and definately feel like I should be getting more than $10 an hour. I will miss the kids that I worked with a lot and even some of the people (some but not many)...I am giving one week's notice because I have honestly been waiting to start my new job for oever a week, haven't felt appreciated in over 4 months, and my new position needs me t start as soon as possible. The way I am looking at it is if they accept my notice but tell me to leave at the end of the day, good. My new employer would like me to start asap anyways, on the other hand, I would personally feel better if I give some kind of notice, do my time, and leave on a good note... I do like and agree with this blog for the most part..Ir is really just hard overall to give notice to job bcause you are worried about what people will be thinking, if they are going to let you work the last weeks or not, and how the people you work closely with will feel. I am giving notice to a place that I have been at for a little over a year…I recently graduated with my Bachelor;s and definately feel like I should be getting more than $10 an hour. I will miss the kids that I worked with a lot and even some of the people (some but not many)…I am giving one week's notice because I have honestly been waiting to start my new job for oever a week, haven't felt appreciated in over 4 months, and my new position needs me t start as soon as possible. The way I am looking at it is if they accept my notice but tell me to leave at the end of the day, good. My new employer would like me to start asap anyways, on the other hand, I would personally feel better if I give some kind of notice, do my time, and leave on a good note…

]]> By: Vee http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/comment-page-1/#comment-492 Vee Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:28:07 +0000 http://twentyset.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/#comment-492 I do like and agree with this blog for the most part..Ir is really just hard overall to give notice to job bcause you are worried about what people will be thinking, if they are going to let you work the last weeks or not, and how the people you work closely with will feel. I am giving notice to a place that I have been at for a little over a year...I recently graduated with my Bachelor;s and definately feel like I should be getting more than $10 an hour. I will miss the kids that I worked with a lot and even some of the people (some but not many)...I am giving one week's notice because I have honestly been waiting to start my new job for oever a week, haven't felt appreciated in over 4 months, and my new position needs me t start as soon as possible. The way I am looking at it is if they accept my notice but tell me to leave at the end of the day, good. My new employer would like me to start asap anyways, on the other hand, I would personally feel better if I give some kind of notice, do my time, and leave on a good note... I do like and agree with this blog for the most part..Ir is really just hard overall to give notice to job bcause you are worried about what people will be thinking, if they are going to let you work the last weeks or not, and how the people you work closely with will feel. I am giving notice to a place that I have been at for a little over a year…I recently graduated with my Bachelor;s and definately feel like I should be getting more than $10 an hour. I will miss the kids that I worked with a lot and even some of the people (some but not many)…I am giving one week's notice because I have honestly been waiting to start my new job for oever a week, haven't felt appreciated in over 4 months, and my new position needs me t start as soon as possible. The way I am looking at it is if they accept my notice but tell me to leave at the end of the day, good. My new employer would like me to start asap anyways, on the other hand, I would personally feel better if I give some kind of notice, do my time, and leave on a good note…

]]> By: Vee http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/comment-page-1/#comment-1442 Vee Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:28:07 +0000 http://twentyset.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/#comment-1442 I do like and agree with this blog for the most part..Ir is really just hard overall to give notice to job bcause you are worried about what people will be thinking, if they are going to let you work the last weeks or not, and how the people you work closely with will feel. I am giving notice to a place that I have been at for a little over a year...I recently graduated with my Bachelor;s and definately feel like I should be getting more than $10 an hour. I will miss the kids that I worked with a lot and even some of the people (some but not many)...I am giving one week's notice because I have honestly been waiting to start my new job for oever a week, haven't felt appreciated in over 4 months, and my new position needs me t start as soon as possible. The way I am looking at it is if they accept my notice but tell me to leave at the end of the day, good. My new employer would like me to start asap anyways, on the other hand, I would personally feel better if I give some kind of notice, do my time, and leave on a good note... I do like and agree with this blog for the most part..Ir is really just hard overall to give notice to job bcause you are worried about what people will be thinking, if they are going to let you work the last weeks or not, and how the people you work closely with will feel. I am giving notice to a place that I have been at for a little over a year…I recently graduated with my Bachelor;s and definately feel like I should be getting more than $10 an hour. I will miss the kids that I worked with a lot and even some of the people (some but not many)…I am giving one week's notice because I have honestly been waiting to start my new job for oever a week, haven't felt appreciated in over 4 months, and my new position needs me t start as soon as possible. The way I am looking at it is if they accept my notice but tell me to leave at the end of the day, good. My new employer would like me to start asap anyways, on the other hand, I would personally feel better if I give some kind of notice, do my time, and leave on a good note…

]]> By: Deividas http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/comment-page-1/#comment-491 Deividas Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:50:40 +0000 http://twentyset.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/#comment-491 TWO 32 MAN WHO'S WORKING PANTERS DECORATORS 14 YEARS ALREADY LOOKING FOR JOB ON BUILDINGS SITES OR ANY FIELDS OF ACTIVITY.WE ARE FROM LITHUANIA,SERIOUS MAN WITHOUT BAD HABIT.OUR ENGLICH FLUENT GOOD,WE HAVE PERSONAL CAR.WE ARE WAITING FOR GOOD SUGGESTIONS. / Email:/ Deividasxx33@gmail.com /SKYPE:Viktorasnn//tel:+37064576657./ TWO 32 MAN WHO’S WORKING PANTERS DECORATORS 14 YEARS ALREADY LOOKING FOR JOB ON BUILDINGS SITES OR ANY FIELDS OF ACTIVITY.WE ARE FROM LITHUANIA,SERIOUS MAN WITHOUT BAD HABIT.OUR ENGLICH FLUENT GOOD,WE HAVE PERSONAL CAR.WE ARE WAITING FOR GOOD SUGGESTIONS. / Email:/ Deividasxx33@gmail.com /SKYPE:Viktorasnn//tel:+37064576657./

]]> By: How many weeks notice should I give? http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/comment-page-1/#comment-490 How many weeks notice should I give? Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:00:31 +0000 http://twentyset.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/#comment-490 [...] how much notice he should give his manager when it came time to resign. Others have blogged about this topic before; here is my [...] [...] how much notice he should give his manager when it came time to resign. Others have blogged about this topic before; here is my [...]

]]> By: George http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/comment-page-1/#comment-488 George Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:20:38 +0000 http://twentyset.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/#comment-488 Sure it's "Professional" and "Courteous" to give 2 weeks notice but I think It really depends on the reason for quitting and the type of business you work for. If your quitting because you hate your job and you know your never going to apply there again and don't need a reference then why would you bust your ass for them for 2 more weeks just so they have time to find someone else? If they decide to hire you it is thier obligation to seek other resources to replace you after you have left. It is not mandatory and should not even be expected that you "assist" them in this process by giving two weeks notice. It's just a courteous thing to do. If the business has a high turn around rate then all the more reason not to give one. Most businesses will do whatever is best for them and of course giving notice falls into that category. Overall weather or not you give two weeks notice should be based on 4 things: 1. Reason for quitting 2. Type of business 3. Self needs 4. Respect for employer Sure it’s “Professional” and “Courteous” to give 2 weeks notice but I think It really depends on the reason for quitting and the type of business you work for. If your quitting because you hate your job and you know your never going to apply there again and don’t need a reference then why would you bust your ass for them for 2 more weeks just so they have time to find someone else? If they decide to hire you it is thier obligation to seek other resources to replace you after you have left. It is not mandatory and should not even be expected that you “assist” them in this process by giving two weeks notice. It’s just a courteous thing to do. If the business has a high turn around rate then all the more reason not to give one. Most businesses will do whatever is best for them and of course giving notice falls into that category. Overall weather or not you give two weeks notice should be based on 4 things:

1. Reason for quitting

2. Type of business

3. Self needs

4. Respect for employer

]]> By: Monica O'Brien http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/comment-page-1/#comment-489 Monica O'Brien Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:39:53 +0000 http://twentyset.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/#comment-489 Brendon, thanks! Liz, that's an interesting question. I think in a small company they will usually do whatever's best for the company. I can't say whether they will fire you or not, but they will certainly make sure they have a replacement by the time you leave. A good way to not get fired? Volunteer to do some serious transition training with your replacement. That way the company can see the business case for having both you and a replacement on the payroll at the same time. Regarding the outing, you would have to have an honest conversation with your boss to get out of it. Maybe you can sell it from a cost perspective - why pay for me to go if I'm leaving soon? Good luck! Brendon, thanks!

Liz, that’s an interesting question. I think in a small company they will usually do whatever’s best for the company. I can’t say whether they will fire you or not, but they will certainly make sure they have a replacement by the time you leave.

A good way to not get fired? Volunteer to do some serious transition training with your replacement. That way the company can see the business case for having both you and a replacement on the payroll at the same time.

Regarding the outing, you would have to have an honest conversation with your boss to get out of it. Maybe you can sell it from a cost perspective – why pay for me to go if I’m leaving soon? Good luck!

]]> By: Liz Wright http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/comment-page-1/#comment-484 Liz Wright Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:12:53 +0000 http://twentyset.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/#comment-484 Hello! I am now in a similar situation although mine may be a little bit different. My company plays mind games, so much as to to the fact that my boss is now the 2nd in command to the CEO. We are a small company, but they keep leashes on people while having that casual work environment. Problem is, my husband's in the military and we just got notice to move to Monterey, CA this November. I want to tell my employer in August so that they don't give me much advance notice and so I don't have to go on this company outing in September. The outing is 2 days away from the office but I don't support it and hate the people. It's awful, and since I give notice in October I don't see the point of me going. Do you think the company would fire me if they found a replacement sooner? Hello! I am now in a similar situation although mine may be a little bit different. My company plays mind games, so much as to to the fact that my boss is now the 2nd in command to the CEO. We are a small company, but they keep leashes on people while having that casual work environment. Problem is, my husband’s in the military and we just got notice to move to Monterey, CA this November. I want to tell my employer in August so that they don’t give me much advance notice and so I don’t have to go on this company outing in September. The outing is 2 days away from the office but I don’t support it and hate the people. It’s awful, and since I give notice in October I don’t see the point of me going.

Do you think the company would fire me if they found a replacement sooner?

]]> By: Brendon Culleton http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/comment-page-1/#comment-487 Brendon Culleton Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:03:45 +0000 http://twentyset.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/#comment-487 Dear Monica, Thank you for your blog! It's a breath of fresh air -- being that I feel I read everything on the subject of a "two weeks’ notice" in the past month or so! Man, I’ve worked at my current place of employment for five years now so the transition, well, let’s just say there was more glue holding me down than most people generally deal with I guess. I often questioned why it was I should give a full two weeks other than to oblige the cliché time frame everyone just "seems" to go along with. Nowadays, I really just see it as a means of "courtesy" as many others here have said. I see your point, too, in the idea that the whole "finding a replacement" thing is a necessary function for your employer, but it's up to the individual to decide how much they will preoccupy themselves with that (it could take months depending on factors such as job, management style and workload!) All in all, in this last week of my two week notice, I continue my fight against the urge to "skate the 8." :) Leave in a blaze of glory! Good luck to all, give a week and a half. Give a week. It's up to you! No one knows your situation like you do, so do what feels appropriate. But if there is one thing I've learned –it’s that "two weeks" is not mandatory or obligatory! Cheers! Brendon Dear Monica,

Thank you for your blog! It’s a breath of fresh air — being that I feel I read everything on the subject of a “two weeks’ notice” in the past month or so! Man, I’ve worked at my current place of employment for five years now so the transition, well, let’s just say there was more glue holding me down than most people generally deal with I guess. I often questioned why it was I should give a full two weeks other than to oblige the cliché time frame everyone just “seems” to go along with. Nowadays, I really just see it as a means of “courtesy” as many others here have said. I see your point, too, in the idea that the whole “finding a replacement” thing is a necessary function for your employer, but it’s up to the individual to decide how much they will preoccupy themselves with that (it could take months depending on factors such as job, management style and workload!)

All in all, in this last week of my two week notice, I continue my fight against the urge to “skate the 8.” :) Leave in a blaze of glory!

Good luck to all, give a week and a half. Give a week. It’s up to you! No one knows your situation like you do, so do what feels appropriate. But if there is one thing I’ve learned –it’s that “two weeks” is not mandatory or obligatory!

Cheers!
Brendon

]]> By: Brendon Culleton http://blog.monicaobrien.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/comment-page-1/#comment-486 Brendon Culleton Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:02:21 +0000 http://twentyset.com/two-weeks-notice-reconsidered/#comment-486 Dear Monica, Thank you for your blog! It's a breath of fresh air -- being that I feel I read everything on the subject of a "two weeks’ notice" in the past month or so! Man, I’ve worked at my current place of employment for five years now so the transition, well, let’s just say there was more glue holding me down than most people generally deal with I guess. I often questioned why it was I should give a full two weeks other than to oblige the cliché time frame everyone just "seems" to go along with. Nowadays, I really just see it as a means of "courtesy" as many others here have said. I see your point, too, in the idea that the whole "finding a replacement" thing is a necessary function for your employer, but it's up to the individual to decide how much they will preoccupy themselves with that (it could take months depending on factors such as job, management style and workload!) All in all, in this last week of my two week notice, I continue my fight against the urge to "skate the 8." :) Leave in a blaze of glory! Good luck to all, give a week and a half. Give a week. It's up to you! No one knows your situation like you do, so do what feels appropriate. But if there is one thing I've learned –it’s that "two weeks" is not mandatory or obligatory! Cheers! Brendon Dear Monica,
Thank you for your blog! It’s a breath of fresh air — being that I feel I read everything on the subject of a “two weeks’ notice” in the past month or so! Man, I’ve worked at my current place of employment for five years now so the transition, well, let’s just say there was more glue holding me down than most people generally deal with I guess. I often questioned why it was I should give a full two weeks other than to oblige the cliché time frame everyone just “seems” to go along with. Nowadays, I really just see it as a means of “courtesy” as many others here have said. I see your point, too, in the idea that the whole “finding a replacement” thing is a necessary function for your employer, but it’s up to the individual to decide how much they will preoccupy themselves with that (it could take months depending on factors such as job, management style and workload!)

All in all, in this last week of my two week notice, I continue my fight against the urge to “skate the 8.” :) Leave in a blaze of glory!

Good luck to all, give a week and a half. Give a week. It’s up to you! No one knows your situation like you do, so do what feels appropriate. But if there is one thing I’ve learned –it’s that “two weeks” is not mandatory or obligatory!

Cheers!
Brendon

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