I dont want to leave a two weeks notice..?

Question

I currently work for a "AT WILL" company, and this job is stressing me out.People there are a bunch of idiots. I want to get my schedule changed because I want to spend time with my family... But they wont let me. My mom is getting older and I want to be avaliable for her. Sometimes I just want to walk out. The one thing that I'm concerned about is Ive been with them for over a year and I dont want to burn any bridges. They're currently hiring four more employees, I'm sure they wont miss me much. Can I just leave a 1.5 week notice. Since I work all the time and I want to have the weekend off or mayme a week notice???

Answer 1

You can leave a 1.5 week notice, but that was done once in our office and they said to just pack up and leave now, and she did.  It's not looked at in a good light, especially if you need them as a reference.  If you don't need them as one, then give short notice.  We've all worked at dysfunctional places that are run poorly and want to get out of dodge.  Just try to leave with a good impression if it will matter in the future.

Answer 2

The right thing to do is to leave with 2 weeks notice.  As tempting as it may be to leave with a shorter notice or none at all, you do not want to "burn any bridges".  It is always good to leave a place of employment on good terms.  A future employer may call this one and ask if they would rehire you.  Of course you would want the answer to be yes.  Keep a good employment history in order to get the job you may really want one day.

Answer 3

You should always offer a two week notice...in a lot of cases companies won't have you stay for the full 2 weeks.  Without knowing what business you're leaving it's hard to say, however, in order to NOT burn bridges, because like it or not, you need to list this place on your resume and probably even use some of your co-workers or supervisors as references, you need to at least offer to stay a full 2 weeks.    You can always tell "them" that you're willing to give them the traditional 2 weeks notice but you've been given the opportunity to start your "new job" (if there is a new job) in less than that if they don't need you...that way you put the ball in their court.  If they want you...you stay...if they don't ...they tell you and it's a win win for everyone.

Answer 4

Yes, you should do that

Answer 5

There is no law that you have to give any notice at all. I have been fired in my life. None of those people said well here are two weeks notice before you have to leave. I just got the boot. I must say though that I have always given an employer at least 3 weeks notice before I told them that I planed to leave. I once gave up to 6 months notice. My feeling is if it is not an emergency it is a courtesy that is the right thing to do on the part of the employee. If they accecpt your offer fine. If they say thanks but I'm fine you can leave anytime well so much the better.  Good Luck  Bob