2 weeks notice standard?

I'm just inquiring for some opinions on whether 2 weeks is something that is standard for you guys or have some of you given less than 2 weeks at your previous jobs?

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LeifAlire

For me 2 weeks is standard and customary. I did that for all except for 1 job which I gave 4 days notice.

networker050184

Two weeks is the standard and I've always tried to stick to it. Sometimes personal things have gotten in the way. Most states have at will employment laws where either party can terminate the employment with or without notice though.

pinkydapimp

2 weeks is standard and what you should always aim to give. You never want to leave your current employer hanging as this could burn bridges for you. Any job you accept should also be understanding of this.

MSP-IT

Like the above mentioned, two weeks is the standard notice. Though I've always been told that it's customary to give the amount of notice you receive in PTO on a yearly basis.

pinkydapimp

MSP-IT wrote: »

Like the above mentioned, two weeks is the standard notice. Though I've always been told that it's customary to give the amount of notice you receive in PTO on a yearly basis.

Interesting. that could be 3-4 weeks for some people though right?

Akaricloud

Two weeks is fairly standard, I always give more if possible. The only reason I'd ever give any less is if the company was really treating me poorly and I wasn't expecting to ever want to use them as a reference.

Trifidw

Is 2 weeks notice to leave your job standard in the US? I've got to give 3 months!

networker050184

It's just a professional courtesy. You don't have to give notice, most work is at will, but if you want to have professional references from the company etc. it's a good idea to leave on good terms.

Santa_

I, myself, give about a 3-4 week notice. I have given 2 weeks notice in the past. The reason for my 3-4 week allows the employer to fill in the role and allow them to find a suitable candidate. During this time I finish any projects, document anything, etc. to reduce the workload and provide any information I can to the best of my ability for the new person coming in.

Grafixx01

I always try to give 2 - 3 weeks notice, if I cannot give longer. I do this just because what if you need someone there as a reference down the road, or something else. Burn your bridges and it will hurt you in the long run. That's what I think... Plus... Karma is a biatch!

--chris--

My current employer asks for 4 weeks, and requires it if you are "hired in" to the company we contract too.

Gorby

What would happen if you don't leave the "required" 4 weeks notice? Bad reference?

mikeybikes

Depends on the position, and how much your organization relies on you, IMO.

Give two weeks, but be prepared for the company to boot you out the door right then and there. A friend of mine worked for an IT services provider that would do just that when employees gave their notice.

Russell77

--chris-- wrote: »

My current employer asks for 4 weeks, and requires it if you are "hired in" to the company we contract too.

Sounds like a way to pad the contract revenue for as long as they can.

--chris--

Gorby wrote: »

What would happen if you don't leave the "required" 4 weeks notice? Bad reference?

The required 4 weeks is for when you are hired into the company we are contracted by. I think thats a part of the contract between them. If you just leave this job for another somewhere else, they ask for 4 weeks but I have seen people go with a weeks notice.

--chris--

Russell77 wrote: »

Sounds like a way to pad the contract revenue for as long as they can.

Most likely.

cyberguypr

As networker said, that is just a courtesy. I generally try to do that but wouldn't lose my sleep if I can only give less time. At my last place I gave 1 week and didn't show up after 3 days. Burning that bridge was one of the most satisfying experiences in my life. I would do it again any day.

BradleyHU

yeah, its definitely a courtesy, and also helps not to burn any bridges unnecessarily. I've heard tho, overseas some countries require a month or even more notice...thats crazy...

BradleyHU

cyberguypr wrote: »

As networker said, that is just a courtesy. I generally try to do that but wouldn't lose my sleep if I can only give less time. At my last place I gave 1 week and didn't show up after 3 days. Burning that bridge was one of the most satisfying experiences in my life. I would do it again any day.

lol....i understand the feeling. one of previous jobs, i would have done that to them, if they hadn't laid me off...i HATED that place with a passion...

BradleyHU

MSP-IT wrote: »

Like the above mentioned, two weeks is the standard notice. Though I've always been told that it's customary to give the amount of notice you receive in PTO on a yearly basis.

HELL NO!!!! I get 5 weeks of PTO....it'll be a cold day in hell before I ever do that. When i get & accept an offer, I'm ready to leave the current one A-effin-SAP!!!

LeifAlire

Trifidw wrote: »

Is 2 weeks notice to leave your job standard in the US? I've got to give 3 months!

That is only because that is how long it takes the paperwork to be processed by the NIH *All paper work must be processed by them*

kohr-ah

mikeybikes wrote: »

Depends on the position, and how much your organization relies on you, IMO.

Give two weeks, but be prepared for the company to boot you out the door right then and there. A friend of mine worked for an IT services provider that would do just that when employees gave their notice.

My last company did that. I worked at a MSP and gave my 2 weeks notice. They tried to negotiate me to stay. Said I still want to go to the new company. Boom. Let go. Was their standard policy.

jvrlopez

I gave my previous employer 10 days because I got a start date for a new position that was within two weeks and that was as much notice as I could give.

They tried giving me some hassle about being unprofessional and mean, all the while complaining that I had agreed to a two year contract at $12 an hour. They even dropped the line (then immediately hung up like cowards), "I expected more from a military veteran."

Whatever, I make over 100% now than what they used to pay me and am working with way better technologies and opportunities.

2 weeks is fine if you can do it, but in the end, you got to do what you go to do.

ratbuddy

I'm just petty enough that if I got fired for giving notice, I'd collect for a couple weeks out of spite.

Dakinggamer87

I generally give 2 weeks notice when I change jobs.

Dr IT

My Company policy states a 60 Days notice period which i believe is a way too much time .

The norm should be 4 Weeks.

SweenMachine

Keep in mind;

Just because a company asks you for more than 2 weeks or whatever, if you violate that policy it probably only relates to HR and rehiring...

You can still get references out of any company, even ones you burned bridges.. haha

I have never put in less than 2 weeks, I put in 4 weeks last time. But if I needed to go, I'd go immediately and not think twice.

-scott

Brianw68

I would usually give 3-4 weeks notice as well just so they can find someone to fill your role. Depends on your situation!

TomkoTech

I always try to give 2 weeks. However sometimes it isn't possible. A lot of times companies will terminate your employment when you give notice. So it isn't like it doesn't work both ways.

Gorby

My friend was offered a job last week that was a big jump for him as from call center to a System Admin. He had to leave 1 weeks notice because the company wanted to relocate him to another state. His old job gave him a ton of flake for it about being unprofessional ect. I think it's just business, the employer is going to take care of themselves first..you gotta look out for your future first.