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Two Weeks Notice

Businessman moving offices packing up all his personal belongings and files into a brown cardboard box Many professionals feel uneasy when it's time to resign from their current position to take a new job. It's understandable; most of us don't go through job changes very often, so we're unfamiliar with what's considered normal and expected when it comes to how much resignation notice one should give.

It's natural for relationships to evolve at a company, so you may still have feelings for colleagues, and don't want to leave them in the lurch.

Two weeks notice is the normal, accepted amount of time that people give, and companies accept, for a resignation notice. Of course, contractual issues may impact this, but it is virtually always better to stick with two weeks if possible.

You may initially say to yourself, "I really need longer than two weeks to transfer everything to my old team." That may be true.  However, once you give notice, attitudes may shift at your old company:
  • You may be excluded from meetings about future projects and business,
  • The relationships with your coworkers may change,
  • Some at work may be jealous or resentful of your decision,
  • Team members may feel that work is being "dumped" on them, and,
  • Your boss may harbor some anger.
Usually, everything goes smoothly, but the stress of dealing with your departure may bring out the worst in some people, so your final two weeks could be rather unpleasant, maybe even hostile.  There is never a "good" time to leave.

Remember to view your transition from the point of view of your new employer. While you have probably told them how excited you are to be joining the team, extending the transition period may communicate the opposite message.

At the end of the day, the most important thing is to get off to a positive and strong start at your new job. As you're making decisions about the transition, always keep that in mind.

Quit Your Job: 3 Reasons Why You Should Provide Two Weeks Notice

By Adnan Masood

Two business colleagues shaking hands during meeting Do you want to quit your job? Regardless of whether you already have a new job lined up or not, you may be ready to provide your current employer with your officially letter of registration. You might be surprised how many people up and quit their job on a whim without providing accurate notice. This is advised against. When at all possible, you should provide your employer with two weeks notice when you intend to quit your job. Why? Keep reading on for three reasons why.

Reason #1: It Is Expected

Somewhere along the line, it became the standard rule of thumb that you should always provide your current employer with at least two weeks notice when you want to quit your job. No one is really sure when this unwritten rule became official or how, but it is what most companies expect. In fact, you'll find it written in many employment contracts that two weeks of written and verbal notice must be provided.

Reason #2: Enough Time to Find a Replacement

Most workers perform a task that must be refilled by another or a new employee. Even if you are simply a cashier at your local Walmart, your position will likely be filled once you quit your job. Employees who quit their jobs on a whim and without notice impact many. That company must then scatter to fill all slots of a schedule. By providing two weeks notice, you provide your employer with accurate and ample time to find and possibly begin to train your replacement.

Reason #3: It Helps You Secure a Good Reference

As previously stated, two weeks notice when looking to quit your job has become the standard. Moreover, that two weeks will give your current employer ample time to find a replacement for you. What does this all lead to? It leads to you likely receiving a good reference. In fact, it is common for even the best performing employees who receive a bad reference after quitting on a whim and without providing notice. So lets say that you worked at Company A for 5 years and did a great job, are you ready to toss all that hard work down the tube because you didn't want to put in two more weeks worth of work?

You just got three reasons why you should quit your job by providing the appropriate two weeks notice. Aside from providing two weeks notice, what else should you take into consideration? In addition to providing your notice in writing, you may also want to have a verbal conversation with your supervisor.

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Tim Wielinski
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