Its an "at will" company. If youre current store manager and manager staff were good to you, then do it properly. If they have been like mine: unethical to 10th degree, liars, and extremely unethical in every regard, then why do them ANY favor(s)?
Do they give you two weeks notice when they fire you?
You'll be lucky to get a job with Lowes on your resume, so I wouldnt worry about future "references".
Ive worked in 5 different stores, and each time for a promotion. I did it right, by the book, and professionally. Each time the store I was leaving took it personally, and acted unprofessionally for my remaining 2 weeks. Each store played games, tried to get me on something, and the poster above was dead on when he/she said to make sure that every day, for the last 2 weeks, you are on time with all starts, ends, and lunches. That you work safely, and give them NO reason because they are watching you and WILL terminate you.
A lumber assoc was fired on his last Friday before transferring supposedly for talking smack to a customer.
Lowe's offers you 2 choices, both are a coin flip. You either:
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KISS ARSE - You support all unethical and unprofessional acts by managers, cover for them, and become part of the "click".
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This buys you time, and a false reassurance of job security. But in the end, they have you here too ON your loyalty by blaming you when it all comes down, and it will!
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BY THE BOOK - Be a by-the- book professional. Use Lowes resources to report ethics violations, and even though you are a team player, you dont blindly follow orders and refuse to go along with unethical acts. You refuse to "join the club", instead opting to just working hard and doing the best you can.
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You will be immediately targeted, and any time you apply elsewhere for a transfer, you will be blocked. They will try and fire you, harass you, and do whatever it takes to smear your name.
Either way you lose. Ive tried both methods and honestly cannot say which is best. I choose #2, because you still leave with something way more important than a job. Your integrity. Something Lowe's managers dont give AF about!
PS - On my last transfer, I did it right. Notice, politely, etc. The store manager in my 2 week period remaining called me, said to "stay home / dont come in next 4 days." I informed him I am FT, on the schedule, and plan to work. His response? "Too bad! If you dont like it tough!"
So he left me no choice, because I wasnt going to lose 4 days pay. I called ethics point and filed. They ruled in my favor like any sensible person would. Its a clear violation. (I wont even say or ask how this man became store manager). I was paid for the 4 days and even though I went to him, and shook his hand and told him I had to call him on it, this snake shook back, said it was a misunderstanding and all is fine. However, he told every manager in the building I am not welcome in his store or back working there. He was fired a mere 7 months later for unethical acts of stealing, and selling items to his friends. However, I am still banned from the store because his lackies remain behind.
So look, its up to you. Ive met very good people at Lowes, and bad. Im lucky that I never stopped using model #2 above all my instances of unethical behavior from management. I ask everyone to stop their silent accord, and speak up, and report. Yes, its frightening, and many criticize saying its not worth doing it, its a risk,n etc. But consider the alternative. If you dont report unethical acts, you are also at risk. Lowes policy is reporting what you see.
Anyway .. if you leaving Lowe's all-together, just leave. Many new employers respect the fact you leave professionally because they would want that too.