am I the only one that doesn't understand this?

 

The first time when I had to quit my job to move on, my mgr accepted my resignation letter w/ a big grin and said "I knew a while ago you were gonna leave .. One of my friends called me when she saw your resume"

I thought I was selective when I was applying .. haha

 

Sorry, Scot. Let me lay it out more plainly.

By the time my third round (from my 7.62mm semi-automatic carbine) crashed through the cubicles around me, everyone was pretty much too busy trying to get away (from the bullets flying through the cubicles, since those suckers can kill you) to have a conversation (with me, the person shooting up the office). Didn't matter to me (I didn't care) - I didn't feel like talking anyways (since I was obviously unhappy, and also leaving).

 

 

Well, It all depends on a few factors.

1.)When you signed up for the job, did they have a policy of the time frame they like to have before you quit? If they do, I think its only nice to follow those time frame. The only exception would be that 1.) you're fired, or 2.)that you quit because you have major problem with your job.. Since you took a job that is better than this one, and..if they have that policy, I think its fair game to follow by that guideline.

2.)Did your employer(s) treated you nicely and kind during the time you're there. I know so employers are bastards, and some will treat you like a friend. If they are the nice one, I think that its only nice to return the favor by giving them a good notice of time frame.

If they are the bad ones and don't have a quitting policy on time frame, then the hell with them. Two weeks is the standard time for those kind of employer. I'm sure I'm just repeating the common sense.

 

It's a small world out there. It's best not to burn your bridges. I'm in the banking industry and have already seen the musical chairs at work, seeing the same folks at one time or another. No matter how much you want to tell somebody off, try to contain yourself. It's classier this way.

You're under no obligation though to stay more than 2 weeks, especially if your work environment was less than satisfactory. Don't fall for the guilt trips. It's just more from mgt.

 

I have always left on good terms, but I guess I would call in sick and just stop coming in and see how long they keep paying my sicktime until the checks stop.

 

[QUOTE=mav,Sep 25 2006, 08:51 AM].............and tried to put me on a quilt trip to convince me to stay.

 

My last job, I gave a year's notice. They asked for two years and I agreed.
(pertinent facts- I had been there 27 years and was a part owner )