What about if you get a new job and put in 2 weeks notice? Do you think they make you work the 2 weeks or not? I’m in a branch role (not sure if that makes a difference)
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Hr on thelayoff trying to do damage control. Look, wf can cut you loose today. The two weeks is an outdated courtesy. Provide documented notification that you are leaving and go. Your new employer doesn't give two sh--s if you gave two weeks, two months, or two hours, just that you gave notice. These people know what will happen if the employee takes control of the relationship. These people are hr. Ef Wf and f them.
Left a branch role recently and was able to work out the full 2 weeks after giving notice. My pay was issued a week early though so the thought of bouncing out of there after my check was tempting...
3 days after my last stated day of work on notice, I received a letter from HR confirming my last day of work, eligibility for re-hire and reason for leaving as stated on HR record. I would assume that if someone had not given notice and did not provide a professional courtesy would have the letter state not eligible for re-hire.
I can tell you that the FI world is 'small' and in my years of experience, I can tell you that its not difficult to ask on the reputation of somebody or know of someone that came from another FI that you came from so I would suggest to leave in an amicable manner because you never know..
@vbj You are 100% correct. If the future employer truly wants the information they will find a way to get it. My friend's son is a very successful headhunter and he can get anything.
Be prepared to be dismissed so you can plan in a break between jobs.
@ukc+1biPuDIp Yes. I believe that reply was referring to reputation, not background checks. This comes up anytime someone warns about burning bridges on this site.
Do some employees truly not realize there are back channels to getting informal feedback on a candidate? Have you never been contacted by a friend or former colleague who received an application from someone you may have worked with?
“Hey, XYZ just applied for a job here. Do you know him from your time at (fill in the blank)? What’s he like?”
The professional world is small, especially locally. Word gets out, legal or not.
@ukc It's very easy to get around start date, end date, and eligible for re-hire. The person who gives that information can use voice inflection to convey the information and feelings. The person does not have to present a happy front. It happens all the time. Be
@ukc It's very easy to get around the start date, end date, and eligible for re-hire question. The person providing the information can use use voice inflection. They don't have to put on a happy face. The potential employer can read between the lines. It happens all the time.
@eje+1biPuDIp No. Laws are very strict about what can be shared. Typically start date, end date, and eligible for re-hire.
Easy. Assume you will work out your notice, unless SOP in your group is different. If they let you go earlier, cool.
I’ve always found that the first week is kind of busy as I wrap up, but by week two I can slack and mentally start to check out. Long goodbye lunches etc.
It’s always good to give notice. No reason to burn bridges. Might be two of the nicest, chillest two weeks you have a WF.
In the past, I've done it in three days. Called in sick on Mon. and Wed. I gave them three days with Fri. being my last day.
Whether or not you're 'allowed' to work the 2 weeks depends on what your role is and your LOB. In some it's SOP to immediately remove access not allow the employee to continue to work, in others you can work the 2 weeks NP. Sorry if it's not a satisfying answer but 'it depends'.
Depends if like who you're working for. If you like them 2 weeks is kind of you. If you don't like your boss or higher ups just tell them after lunch that TODAY is your last day.
The last day you work should be the day you give your notice. Tell them in the morning on your last day. Write a very short thank you/resignation letter, email it, and keep a copy. A little note to your group how nice it has been working with them and leave them a way to contact and / or connect with you such as on LinkedIn. Good luck.
A job cannot legally require you to work your two weeks notice, but they also can let any at will employee go if they wanted to. You can just quit if you want. Working a notice is more of a pfofessional courtesy. Of course just up and quitting may shock your team, burn bridges with your local leadership, and may mess with the schedule they have laid out for the week, but it's your life, so do what you want. I would suggest reviewing state laws or HR to ensure you get paid for the correct amount of hours you worked before you just up and leave.
Listen, you got the new job right? Don't worry about a 2 weeks notice. Take that time & gather yourself and prepare for your new journey.
Who cares, you are out of this place and onto hopefully a better work environment. Good for you! Run! And good luck to you.
Let me know what happens with your 2 weeks and if they pay you if they do let you go on the spot! Are you in a branch role?
I'm hoping they let me work the two weeks rather than dismissing me on the spot. I give my notice tomorrow.