Two week notice

Historically, it’s always been a professional courtesy to give two weeks notice before leaving. However, as recent layoffs have shown, companies are giving no notice (Oracle). This has and will become the norm. And before someone says, well it’s courtesy to your colleagues, just remember that it comes at a cost to you and your family for being nice.

So with that said, why continue this legacy practice of giving two weeks notice? Again, if it helps the employee pack up and wrap up, sure. But otherwise, I think it’s time to reevaluate the practice. Just because society followed the same rule for so long doesn’t mean it’s correct in today’s AI world.

Love to hear your thoughts, including how you would advise your own kids if they were in the situation.

#Advice #Culture #EmployeeRelations #Layoff #WorkLifeBalance

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Gave notice once in my career since I liked the team. And what did I get in return not a peep after i walked out the door. Never did that again. The day I was gone for good is the day I gave notice every time after that going forward. What could they possibly do to get up to speed in 2 weeks anyway? You know the company would get rid of every employee if they could figure how to do it. You mean nothing to them just an expense record in the database. There is no respect given in either direction.

@OP Only given notice twice in my career. Once I actually liked the team and my boss (happens sometimes). The other I had a bonus due after my departure date and giving notice was the smart play, even though I hated the place.

@OP
My first job, I gave the standard two‑weeks’ notice.
My second job, I couldn’t stand the manager. I told him on Friday morning that I’d be starting my new job on Monday. He tried the whole “you can’t do that…” routine — until he made a few calls and finally learned what at‑will employment actually means.
He then asked me to “organize everything” on my laptop. I did a quick cleanup, returned all the equipment after lunch, and walked out.
Treat companies the way they treat you. Respect is earned, not owed.

@a4

What are you talking about? OP said, in part "including how you would advise your own kids if they were in the situation." Remember that?

I would advise my kids to do what's best for themselves in their situations. That may mean ghosting, that may mean giving a notice period. But it would be to their benefit, not the company, the management, or the co-workers.

I hope that's clear enough for even you to understand and you can refrain from your nonsensical additions to this thread.

@OP great idea, should be the new best practice… get your stuff in order on your own time, then just leave.

Obviously @a2 doesn’t like the idea and thinks we shouldn’t be talking about stuff like this. Preference is for employees not to talk or share any ideas… so they can be controlled.

I would advise them to do what's best for themselves.

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