Giving Your Notice

[lovespink88]

Agree with the above! I just posted a question about giving notice a few months ago. I didn't know when to do it because I was resigning due to a move, not because of a new job, and I really just wanted to let the cat out of the bag. I also thought because I wasn't jumping ship to a new agency, co-workers would be helpful and offer any leads they might had in the new city.

I ultimate resigned 4 weeks out. I just didn't want to keep being sneaky (my co-workers and I were very friendly) and wanted to be able to talk about the move openly. I also wanted to get it out there so people would have a little understanding as to why I was suddenly leaving actually at 5p lol

The reason I bring this up is little did I know that when I resigned, my boss was in the process of moving my supervisor onto a new account, trying to find a new assistant for our current team, and promoting another planner to a supervisor who would replace my supervisor. I then resigned and threw a wrench in this plan LOL I actually was asked to keep quiet about my move until I was told it was ok. I had NO idea why, but didn't mind as long as my boss finally knew. Then she brought us into a conference room one day and announced all the changes and made sense as to why it had to be that way.

Honestly, me leaving at the same time the supervisor on the account was moving onto a new account put that account in a REALLY tough position...but the moral of the story is that I had to do what was best for me. They found a way to manage with two people suddenly gone.

[AlphaFrog]

Y'all are right. I spend too much time worrying about other people's problems.

It will be interesting to see what they do, should this happen. It took me YEARS before they felt comfortable enough to leave me alone. They're persnickity trust-freaks.

[als463]

All the above responses were great advice but, one thing you may want to take into consideration is company policy. I say this because, while I was preparing to move to another state for graduate school, I was trying to figure out when to give my notice. Because I worked in a small office for an agency I thought I'd give a month's notice. When I gave notice, my supervisor commented that it was great I gave a month's notice, as per company policy, in order to receive my full benefits package. I was able to cash in, literally, on my paid time off that I never took.

Check company policy. Also, keep in mind you want to be 100% sure you got the job or about when you would actually be starting before putting in word because if something were to happen (just being practical--not trying to be Debby Downer), you could put in "too much" notice and your company may decide to get rid of you sooner than the time you gave them and you could lose some pay. These are just some things to consider.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by als463

All the above responses were great advice but, one thing you may want to take into consideration is company policy. I say this because, while I was preparing to move to another state for graduate school, I was trying to figure out when to give my notice. Because I worked in a small office for an agency I thought I'd give a month's notice. When I gave notice, my supervisor commented that it was great I gave a month's notice, as per company policy, in order to receive my full benefits package. I was able to cash in, literally, on my paid time off that I never took.

This depends on the state, too. In Illinois, they have to pay out your unused vacation time.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Y'all are right. I spend too much time worrying about other people's problems.

It will be interesting to see what they do, should this happen. It took me YEARS before they felt comfortable enough to leave me alone. They're persnickity trust-freaks.

I agree with the other advice, but I throw this out there: If I was interviewing you and offered you the job, and if you asked when I really needed you and explained the situation at your current job and not wanting the leave the current employer in a bad way, that would earn you serious brownie points with me right off the bat. It shows professionalism and consideration for others.

Good luck!

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I agree with the other advice, but I throw this out there: If I was interviewing you and offered you the job, and if you asked when I really needed you and explained the situation at your current job and not wanting the leave the current employer in a bad way, that would earn you serious brownie points with me right off the bat. It shows professionalism and consideration for others.

Good luck!

Amen!

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I agree with the other advice, but I throw this out there: If I was interviewing you and offered you the job, and if you asked when I really needed you and explained the situation at your current job and not wanting the leave the current employer in a bad way, that would earn you serious brownie points with me right off the bat. It shows professionalism and consideration for others.

Good luck!

This ended up being the winning answer.

I haven't gotten an official offer, and they haven't told me if in fact they would be able to allow me that much notice, but she did appreciate the situation. She ended the interview saying that I WOULD be hearing from the CEO (with whom I had the first interview)! Overall, odd as it sounds, I actually had FUN at this interview. The awkward formalness of a typical interview didn't last long at all, and we chatted about all kinds of random stuff. She's around my mom's age, and on the quiet side, but she has a sense of humor. I'm sooooo excited to hear back from them.


I guess if I hear today (he's been doing most everything by email, so I think that's how he would communicate an offer) I should wait until Monday to turn in my notice...type up a formal letter over the weekend...

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by miketaylorcl

i dont know what advice to give you.

stick you your own job

Quoted for my own amusement.