Give 1.5 week notice or 2 weeks?

baseball1988

This is to continue off from my previous thread: http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/72525-1-hour-30-min-interview-did-i-get.html

They want me to start early as possible. If so, I will give "1.5 weeks" notice (8 days notice)

I prefer to start after the new year and to fresh start though. This will be "2 weeks" notice (12 days notice)

I couldn't find any HR policies as to how much notice to provide. And I am anxious to get out of my current role because it's not my career path. My current role is entry level and not a senior role. Is 1.5 weeks enough or 2 weeks? I just don't want my new employer to think that I'm not excited....

powerfool

Go for two weeks. If the new place has a problem, let them know where you stand. Perhaps they will be understanding or maybe they will sweeten the deal. You current place may escort you out immediately, however. Perhaps you offer a two weeks notice to your current employer and see how things go. If they seem like they are going to keep you around after a few days, just tell them that you are not going to be available for the last few days do to personal reasons (they do happen).

SteveLord

2 weeks. Your new employer should be expecting you to give no less.

baseball1988

I read the HR policies and it says "at least two weeks"

I really want to move forward and work for the new company. I have been waiting for years to get out of the "support" environment and get the opportunity to work in the back-end.

cisco_trooper

I agree with powerfool. Give two weeks notice and let your new employer know where you stand. They may actually sweeten the deal if they really need you to start earlier. I actually had this happen and was paid $5,000 to start the very next day. It was a contract position through a consulting firm that had gone unfilled for too long and their client, a large top tier wireless carrier, was getting upset with them. Always give two weeks out of basic human respect for the people you are leaving behind if nothing else. But, everyone has a price and not too many reasonable people will fault you if you get a $5,000 check to "buy you out" of your two week notice so to speak. Best of luck.

ptilsen

Agreed with everyone else. Give two weeks unless there is a very compelling reason not to.