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Jun 29, 2020
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BLT-Coug
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Typically before someone is fired they have been given a warning or are on
Some kind of probation. That is plenty of warning.
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Just got an offer letter for a new job. When do I tell my current employer?
LeonMarek
6/29/20 9:10am
the last one. things might always happen...
calcio
6/29/20 9:11am
Definitely #3, and maybe later. Depending on industry, most employers expect a 2 to 4
Clark Addison
6/29/20 9:12am
Who expects a 4 week notice? That would be awful
bluelands
6/29/20 9:15am
For certain industries or certain levels it could be 4. But as I said, the default is 2
Clark Addison
6/29/20 9:16am
Required in UK, but haven't heard of 4 weeks here
B Blue
6/29/20 9:25am
When it's time, just stop showing up. They'll figure it out.
BYUtka
6/29/20 9:14am
Right up until you’re walking into the new job. Then call your boss and quit over the phone. Easy.
DKN
6/29/20 9:14am
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cambo
6/29/20 9:16am
I'd say it depends on your current work environment and relationship.
RobAdams
6/29/20 9:16am
This is the right answer
Hoax
6/29/20 9:20am
I agree with this
webster242
6/29/20 9:32am
I've worked with the same company for 20 of the last 22 years.
Belboz
6/29/20 9:35am
I’ll be leaving for a competitor. The moment I say I’ve accepted
LeonMarek
6/29/20 9:43am
Then wait til literally the last possible second
Hoax
6/29/20 9:49am
lots of issues staying in the same industry, market with a competitor, make sure
Nat Gas Man
6/29/20 9:55am
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rivercitycoug
6/29/20 10:02am
And as I found out, you can lose the vacation in some states
bluelands
6/29/20 10:39am
Did you ever sign a non-compete agreement?
Belboz
6/29/20 10:29am
I did not sign a non-compete. My industry has a lot of movement between rivals
LeonMarek
6/29/20 10:47am
I once gave an employer 6 weeks but they
PortlandCoug
6/29/20 9:19am
I gave my employer 3 months notice. I knew they couldn't easily replace me. Also
Megamind
6/30/20 5:06am
Always wait until you have all your T's crossed and i's dotted
LaserCoug
6/29/20 9:20am
Exactly 10 business days before you start your new job. Not a second sooner.
shoganai
6/29/20 9:23am
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rivercitycoug
6/29/20 9:23am
I am just about to start a new job. In the offer letter they sent me
TwinsRight
6/29/20 9:24am
I told my employer if they want 2 weeks notice, I expect the same for a firing.
rcbyufan
6/29/20 9:27am
Typically before someone is fired they have been given a warning or are on
BLT-Coug
6/29/20 9:40am
The bottom line is to avoid burning bridges
B Blue
6/29/20 9:32am
Do you want to give your current job an opportunity to counter? Do you think there’s a chance you might want to come
Mike Honcho
6/29/20 9:34am
Take your vacation days first
kapcreations
6/29/20 9:35am
^^^^This, schedule vacation days starting on the day you start your new job and
Nat Gas Man
6/29/20 9:42am
I was saying it more to take the time off
kapcreations
6/29/20 10:28am
Unless your employer pays the unused days out to you
mwcoug
6/29/20 9:57am
Unless you want your employer to match the offer, you don't tell them until it's
donnerstag
6/29/20 9:38am
I think it depends on your relationship with your current boss/organization
CocaColaRecovery
6/29/20 9:38am
Thanks for the insight everyone. I’m gonna get a concrete start date and go from
LeonMarek
6/29/20 9:46am
I would quit today and start your vacation early.
Kauai
6/29/20 9:47am
Congrats on the new job
Ted Dibiase
6/29/20 10:18am
Always wait until you pass background check.
fulano
6/29/20 10:25am
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