I was offered a better job at better pay, but they want me to start right away!?

Question

I have been at my current job now for 2 years and still have not received a raise. Is it okay if I leave my job in a day or two, or do I have to wait an appropriate number of days? The job is in Dallas and I want to move up there as soon as possible.

Answer 1

Two weeks is customary notice for leaving a job. Your new employer certainly ought to understand that you can't just walk out on the place you're currently working.

Answer 2

This is a catch 22. You won't be getting a very favorable reference by giving such short notice to your current employer which could bite you in the butt in the future if things don't work out at the new place. You have a job to go to and you want to move quickly so that's understandable. Does the current employer need you to train someone or is it the kind of company you can simply be honest with. You have to look out for you and many employers will appreciate your honesty. They may not need you to carry out the notice and sometime employers will ask you not to give notice. It's your reputation that's really at stake here and no answer on what I would do in my situation because I'm not in your situation. Don't do what you will regret... and I mean that on both sides of the employment fence. Be true to yourself.

Answer 3

It's employment at will. You can leave whenever you want.  

Generally speaking, 2 weeks notice is professional.  If you want to use that employer as a referenc ein the future, maybe you should give them 2 weeks.  If you don't care to use them as a reference, maybe you should leave immediately.

Answer 4

There is no law stating you must give notice.  It is customary to give two weeks., however, it is not required.  I would provide as much notice as you can.  Why not call the company that wants to hire you and negotiate for a starting date two weeks down the road.  Tell them that you really feel a two week notice at your present employer is a nice gesture.  Spend the two weeks setting things up as much as possible in Dallas (phone calls etc.) and doing the leg work (see if your bank has a branch, fill out as much paperwork for your new employer as possible by fax and internet).  That way, when you get there, you can hit the ground running.

Answer 5

usualy if u leava job u gotta givem 2 weeks notice     or u can just say u got a another job offer and have to go there asap.

Answer 6

two week notice

Answer 7

Generally it is normal to give 2 weeks notice as a courtesy. I would try to setup starting the new job after the 2 weeks. You could tell them you would like to give your current job the courtesy of 2 weeks notice, they should understand. That way you are also not burning a bridge you might need at some point in the future, because you never know.