Best time of day to give your two weeks notice? (1 Viewer)

[Mr.Pack]

Accepted a new position. Going to give my two weeks, I know im leaving them in a bind.

What's the best thing to do here?

Thanks

 

[Ilov80s]

I don't think it really matters much as you have to be there for 2 more weeks. It's not like you can drop the bomb at 4:59 and peace out forever. Just let them know at a time when your boss who will be most impacted has time to hear it out and think about how they will move forward. 

 

[Juxtatarot]

Why wait? Give them a little more time to prepare.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I don't think it really matters much as you have to be there for 2 more weeks. It's not like you can drop the bomb at 4:59 and peace out forever. Just let them know at a time when your boss who will be most impacted as time to hear it out and think about how they will move forward. 

Yes this.  

 

[belljr]

Pack your #### first.....

They might just might walk you out....

 

[TLEF316]

As early as possible.  Last time I did it I couldn't wait. Earliest I'd ever gotten into the office. I was practically skipping through the parking lot I was so excited.

 

[parasaurolophus]

First need to know if they will consider this good news or bad news before i answer. 

(Just kidding gb) 

As others have said, dont think it matters. Just tell them right away. 

 

[parasaurolophus]

I kind of hope putting in two weeks notice becomes a facebook reveal craze. 

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Congrats on the new job Mr. Pack.   There's really nothing magical about 2 weeks - it could be one week, one day, or several months.  It really depends on how difficult the transition will be, how much you respect your current employer, and - I think above all - how urgent or important your start date is at the new place.  In my experience, we often think leaving a job is going to create a hellish situation for them, but they adapt and you realize after 5 days or so that you can probably leave any time.  

 

[Kanil]

I'm in IT for a company that has very high security requirements due to what we do and who we do it for.  The instant you put your notice in, you're asked to leave (and paid for two weeks).  I'd put mine in first thing in the morning!

 

[Doug B]

I'm in IT for a company that has very high security requirements due to what we do and who we do it for.  The instant you put your notice in, you're asked to leave (and paid for two weeks).  I'd put mine in first thing in the morning!

If everyone in your office knows that and that's 100% ironclad ... people at your place should never really give two weeks.

 

[Osaurus]

Accepted a new position. Going to give my two weeks, I know im leaving them in a bind.

What's the best thing to do here?

Thanks

Now

 

[Brony]

after you back everything up to a hard drive. 

 

[Cjw_55106]

Get your personal stuff together and off your computer. After that, there is zero benefit in waiting longer. 

 

[brun]

While you're in a meeting that includes your boss. Send him-her a text. Then look over and give a what's up nod.

 

[Foosball God]

Accepted a new position. Going to give my two weeks, I know im leaving them in a bind.

What's the best thing to do here?

Thanks

Depends if you've already cleared out your things or not.

 

[Osaurus]

Any fish to gut?

 

[matuski]

I'm in IT for a company that has very high security requirements due to what we do and who we do it for.  The instant you put your notice in, you're asked to leave (and paid for two weeks).  I'd put mine in first thing in the morning!

Why would anyone give a legit 2 weeks then?  Just put it in on your planned last day and get paid an extra 2 weeks?

 

[Kanil]

If everyone in your office knows that and that's 100% ironclad ... people at your place should never really give two weeks.

Why would anyone give a legit 2 weeks then?  Just put it in on your planned last day and get paid an extra 2 weeks?

A lot of the IT people do just that.  Others choose to take a two week break.  The only exception really is management who has any elevated permissions removed and then work on a succession plan.

 

[comfortably numb]

2 hours after you poop in the ceiling?

 

[Mr.Pack]

Any fish to gut?

This one puzzles me?

 

[Mr.Pack]

I talked with my boss about 30 minutes later. He was happy for me but seriously bummed. I know I'm leaving them in a bad way and feel bad, but I gotta do what I gotta do. The surprise and angst from coworkers is off the charts.

Thanks guys

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Pack your #### first.....

They might just might walk you out....

True, and if you are planning on stealing a stapler do it before they hand you that box.

 

[Chemical X]

whatever is most convenient for you cause lord knows, they wouldn’t think twice about when to tell you they are letting you go.

 

[Osaurus]

This one puzzles me?

Subtle nod to Office Space 

 

[Kal El]

Last year(a year ago today, in fact), I had to give my old job 1 week notice before I started electrical work, because my new job needed me to start ASAP. They actually wanted me to start even sooner, but I convinced them that I couldn't just leave my old job like that with no notice, and they went with it. I felt bad I couldn't give them 2 weeks, and they were sad to see me go, but they were understanding. 

 

[Osaurus]

How did Larry and Stan take the news?

 

[grateful zed]

i would say, right before lunch on the friday before.

go to lunch, back to the office, head down, slip out early.

 

[huthut]

Whenever you can schedule it with your manager. 

 

[Rattle and Hum]

I hope you're the piece of poop that sits two cubes behind me. If not, best wishes for success at your new gig...you deserve it.

 

[Otis]

Good luck in the new job 

 

[Mr.Pack]

I hope you're the piece of poop that sits two cubes behind me. If not, best wishes for success at your new gig...you deserve it.

Only one in front of me.

 

[Mr.Pack]

Good luck in the new job 

Thanks GB