Nasty boss and giving a 2 week notice?

Question

I currently have a REALLY nasty boss, and I have decided to accpet another job offer, where they want me to start ASAP. Now my current contract says that I have to give a 2 week notice. But I really really really dont want to work for another 2 weeks at this place, as my boss' behaviour is really bad and I know that he will get mad, if I dont give him enough notice. My concern is whether he has the right of not paying me for the days I have worked, if I dont give the 2 week notice? I mean how would you deal with a situation like this?

Answer 1

Your boss may be unbearable, but you have to be professional and honor your agreements.  Put in your 2-weeks notice and endure his nonsense just a little longer.  At least you know it won't be forever.  Good luck in your new position!

Answer 2

This is real easy.  Prepare your two week notice in writing.  Deliver it to your boss.  If he decides to let you go then, guess what, he still has to pay you for the two weeks.  Labor laws are a wonderful thing.  If he tries to s***w you on current pay, or pay for those two weeks, it would be bad.  Good luck at your new job.

Answer 3

Just go in and tell him. "I'm sorry. But this job is just not working out for me. I would like to give you two weeks notice. I will be starting another job soon. If he gives you any baloney of not paying you, than tell him, you are leaving now. :)  

Answer 4

Go over his or her head..Tell that person that you want to honor your contract and will if the inappropriate behavior from your boss is corrected. If this is not possible tell them that you made a good faith effort but will not be able to work with a person who behaves inappropriately in a hostile work environment.  

Answer 5

I'm not sure how it works in the States, but here you'd be able to put in your notice and then take all leave (sick and personal) to make up those two weeks. While it's perfectly legal, it's just not the nicest way around it!

It sounds like you need to get out so I'd look at doing something like this if you can. Alternatively, go over your boses head, give your two weeks notice to his superior and explain the reason why you'd like to leave earlier if possible - also request a leaving interview with that superior to let them know about the behaviour of the current boss.  

Answer 6

Are you in the US or somewhere in Europe?  Employment laws are VERY different across the pond and answers that apply to US companies won't apply if you're in the UK or France or elsewhere.

In the US, if you have an employment contract that requires you to give 2 weeks notice, then you have to give notice and be prepared to work those 2 weeks.  If you have any vacation days that you are eligible to take, you may be able to take those days at the end of the 2-week period.  For example, if you give notice on Monday August 4 that your last day will be Friday August 15, but you have 3 vacation days that the company owes you, you may be able to work through Tuesday, August 12 and take those last 3 days as paid vacation days.

The most common response by employers, however, is for someone to give their 2 week notice and then the employer has them pack up their personal things and leave that same day.  You'll still get paid for any vacation days owed to you, but you won't get paid for any days you don't work.

And again, if you're in Europe, your laws are so wildly different from ours that nothing I've said will apply to you or make any difference.

But give your notice on Monday.  Be ready to work those last 2 weeks.  Chances are good that this nasty supervisor will go out of their way to ignore you.  Do a good job these last 2 weeks, and leave good notes for the person who comes in behind you.  Remember, you'll need these people for a reference one day.

Answer 7

Most of the above posters are right, sorry!

Another way of looking at is this; If your new employer is happy for you to break your obligations, what value does this new employer give their obligations to you?

Your current employer is legally obliged to pay you for every hour you have worked. See out your two weeks if it's at all possible. Good luck in the new job too : )

Answer 8

I believe it's federal law that he must pay you for your labor.

Answer 9

Why worry to take up the next  job.Just send a medical report and also add that you are unable to continue citing th report and forget.

Answer 10

Where I work, when someone just up an leaves without a 2 week notice, it puts a great burden on their co-workers. I hate it when someone does this! I think so poorly of the person who gave no regard to others. I also agree with the other posts who state that if you agreed to the 2 week notice when you were hired, you should honor it.

Answer 11

When you accepted the position you are leaving, you agreed to the terms and conditions of that employer.  If their policy requires two weeks notice, you must give two weeks notice.  Don't do anything that could be considered in violation of your original agreement -- just in case your boss indeed tries to stop your pay.  As long as you abide by the original contract he cannot refuse to pay you for your time.

It's going to be a very long two weeks, though.  You can make it.  You aren't the first or the last person to endure a similar situation.  Plus, it never looks good on a resume or application to leave without notice, or leave before your notice is complete without justification.  

Best wishes and congratulations on the new job offer.

Answer 12

Give your 2 weeks notice and call in sick for 2 weeks.

Answer 13

Put in your 2 weeks, it's part of the agreement you made when hired.

Answer 14

Im not sure what kind of job you have that you have a contract.  If it says that in writing, and you signed it...  Then you must  stay the  2 weeks.

If its not ironclad or something they just "prefer".. and you quit immediately

Who cares if he gets mad.

What is going to do..kill you ?

Tell him if he wasnt such a jerk, you wouldnt have looked for another job.      

Answer 15

Put in your 2 weeks notice. Not only are you contractually obligated, but it's professional behavior. Don't stress about your boss. You'll be rid of him soon. Good luck!

Answer 16

It's only two weeks and you do have the other job, I wouldn't rock the boat, but go and tell the old boss I am giving my two weeks notice. Period. He cannot refuse to pay you for time worked, you can take him to court if he tries that but I doubt he will.