How to leave contract job to new job starting next Monday

Sorry to start another thread, but need advice fast on how to leave my current open-ended contract-to-hire job. My new employer, who is full-time/perm for me, wants me to start Monday. I have already passed background and drug test.

I also wanted Friday off to get some stuff done that I wouldn't get to do since it will be a regular 8-5 job.

My wife and my parents told me to walk in with a resignation letter and let my director know Thursday is going to be my last day and that I have been offered/accepted a full-time/perm position that starts on Monday. If they ask why I didn't give 2 weeks, I will tell them since I'm contract, there is the chance I would be let go the day I say I'm leaving and I would be out 2 weeks pay. I will also tell them I had to think about my family and finances for that decision.

I know the employer would of started me right away, but if they didn't, it would strap me financially.

If you were in my shoes and in this situation, what would be the professional way to let them know?

(If they offered me a full-time/perm at that time, I would still reject it because I don't want to work in this hellhole anymore....:))

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earweed

Sounds like you already have the rigt idea. I would have probably been trying to get on there permamnent (if it's contract to hire) before getting another gig but you have to look out for yourself.
Where I work right now it's just contract (through a recruiter) and our contract has so many strings that it's almost impossible to get hired on here permanent so when (not if) I get another job they'll be getting less than what you're willing to give your present employers. The last guy on our team to leave gave no notice and no one faulted him for it as he was going to a better position with a full time perm job (not contract) with a substantial raise.

Hypntick

I've been in your shoes. I provided a resignation with 2 weeks notice, my new job would start me immediately so I spoke with my boss and said "if scheduling permits, can I be released early?" I didn't want to screw them over, so he checked with the scheduling guy, they wanted me to stay at least 1 week. Sure no problem. Well the guy over my boss got back from vacation the next day, brought me in his office and said that i'd totally ruined any chance I had with that company and he wanted me gone that day. Rather than being escorted out by security I packed my stuff up and left on lunch.

I didn't want to have to do that, I tried to do the right thing. However I guess they feel that you "hurt" them in some way so they have to "hurt" you. Oh well, I still would have done things the exact same way. Good luck on your future endeavors!

ITVince

Rockets34Life wrote: »

Sorry to start another thread, but need advice fast on how to leave my current open-ended contract-to-hire job. My new employer, who is full-time/perm for me, wants me to start Monday. I have already passed background and drug test.

I also wanted Friday off to get some stuff done that I wouldn't get to do since it will be a regular 8-5 job.

My wife and my parents told me to walk in with a resignation letter and let my director know Thursday is going to be my last day and that I have been offered/accepted a full-time/perm position that starts on Monday. If they ask why I didn't give 2 weeks, I will tell them since I'm contract, there is the chance I would be let go the day I say I'm leaving and I would be out 2 weeks pay. I will also tell them I had to think about my family and finances for that decision.

I know the employer would of started me right away, but if they didn't, it would strap me financially.

If you were in my shoes and in this situation, what would be the professional way to let them know?

(If they offered me a full-time/perm at that time, I would still reject it because I don't want to work in this hellhole anymore....:))

Do what's best for you. Your plan sounds good to me. You're also right in the fact that once you let them know you'll no longer be working for them they will most likly let you go right there on the spot and that will be considered it. The IT field and managers are a little paranoid and have every right to be. You don't want someone with specific Admin access to systems. Speak with the director, let him know you've accepted a full time position with another company, that is was a great opportunity and in the best interest of yourself and your family. Thank him for the opportunity to work for the company and the experience and knowledge you gained.

And that's all keep it short and sweet, and pack your things and move on to the next chapter in your life. Its your life, do whats best for you and take great opportunities as they arise. Everyone does this, people understand. It's just important to leave on good terms.

shodown

ITVince wrote: »

Do what's best for you. Your plan sounds good to me. You're also right in the fact that once you let them know you'll no longer be working for them they will most likly let you go right there on the spot and that will be considered it. The IT field and managers are a little paranoid and have every right to be. You don't want someone with specific Admin access to systems. Speak with the director, let him know you've accepted a full time position with another company, that is was a great opportunity and in the best interest of yourself and your family. Thank him for the opportunity to work for the company and the experience and knowledge you gained.

And that's all keep it short and sweet, and pack your things and move on to the next chapter in your life. Its your life, do whats best for you and take great opportunities as they arise. Everyone does this, people understand. It's just important to leave on good terms.

I never understood this. If a guy is leaving on good terms onto bigger and better things I don't think he's going to risk his new job by doing something stupid, with that said I do think that access should be restricted and they do other task that 2 weeks. I worked one job where after my 2 weeks I still had to fly out and deploy a site, and another 1 I worked the midshift and didnt' even have anyone to give my badge to. Another one half way into the 2 weeks they said stay home the last week see you at the party Friday. So I guess it depends.

FixOSGuy

Very simple. Tell the new employer that you want to leave on good terms with your current employer. Giving less than 2 weeks could burn you, especially if the new job doesn't work out. And if your new employer won't agree to that then its a very bad sign. No reasonable employer expects a person employed to just quit one job and start the next day.

I know its tough and your anxious to move on but you never know what kind of influence your old boss or director has in your industry. Burning your bridges could ruin your career.

Now if your current job was trying to screw you over i.e. demoting you or giving you lousy assignments then effectively they are de facto asking you to leave. So in that case you best be leaving ASAP. But that doesn't quite sound like your scenario. Put it another way, are they treating you fairly and decently? If yes then give notice...if they want to cut you loose they have to pay you the 2weeks anyway.

I know guys who quit, found the new job did not meet expectations and came back because they left on good standing.

Good luck!

cyberguypr

I recently switched jobs and even though I was in excellent standing with my old employer and gave them 1 week. Why? First, they didn't appreciate my contribution to the company. Second, I needed a week off to address some thing related to the new job. You do what you have to do. Don't feel like you owe anyone anything. If you were to be terminated odds are they will not give you 2 weeks notice.

As Forrest Gump's mom said, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get". you could be a superstar employee with the most perfect record and if the company (or a manager) takes it personally, they will show you the door immediately. Since there's really no way to tell how they may proceed, I say play it safe and make sure you collect all your important personal stuff before resigning. Some companies will not even let you go back to your desk and will mail you your stuff. Cold, I know.

And great decision not entertaining counteroffers. My old employer was perplexed when I refused to listen to theirs. It really sends a message.

Forsaken_GA

Rockets34Life wrote: »

(If they offered me a full-time/perm at that time, I would still reject it because I don't want to work in this hellhole anymore....:))

This right here is pretty much what it's summed up to be. Your heart is already checked out, you don't want to be there, and you've made the decision to move on.

It's just business. No matter how pissed off they may act, and how hurt their feelings were, if you remained a contractor, their view of your value to the company was not very high.

Stay calm, polite, and act with integrity. Explain to them that you've accepted a full time position, and you need to start right away, and you apologize for not being able to give anymore notice. And leave it at that. Don't try to explain it any further. If they decide to walk you out right then, that's fine. If they decide to let you finish out the week, make sure you perform your duties to the best of your ability.

And then move on.

Rockets34Life

Thanks for the quick replies. That's what I love about TechExams!

Now, my next step to getting out of this ****: I want to take Friday off to do a physical. I was going to say to my director tomorrow that Thursday will be my last day. But I have to tell my agency first.

Now what is the gap time I should use from telling my agency first to telling my director?

instant000

Rockets34Life wrote: »

Thanks for the quick replies. That's what I love about TechExams!

Now, my next step to getting out of this ****: I want to take Friday off to do a physical. I was going to say to my director tomorrow that Thursday will be my last day. But I have to tell my agency first.

Now what is the gap time I should use from telling my agency first to telling my director?

You haven't let your agency know yet? Wouldn't you want them to have a heads-up, so they can work at finding a replacement for you?

Rockets34Life

instant000 wrote: »

You haven't let your agency know yet? Wouldn't you want them to have a heads-up, so they can work at finding a replacement for you?

Why do I have to worry about what my agency has to do for a replacement? What do I owe them? That's my pimp you're talking about. They can find any joe to do my job. Good luck to the bum who has to work in my environment. They have already prostituted me enough for this gig. The only thing they have done for me is pay me for my time with the client.

Other than that, they haven't done crap for me in the 9 months I have worked for their client. Even the times I have complained of how the environment/my dept. has been, they never did anything. Even when I told them I wanted hourly pay for carrying the BB issued to me by the client, the client went ahead and put me on-call and the agency had no clue when I told them that I went on-call.

That's why I think I'll let them know 30 min before I leave my shift and then I'll let my director know right after that. Therefore I'll get paid for at least Mon-Wed. If they want to end my employment right there, I'm fine with that. If they want me to come back on Thursday, that's cool too. Either way, I'm so happy I'm leaving!

F' the agency!