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What's the Protocol for two weeks notice?
By SomeCowgirl
@SomeCowgirl (32189)
United States
November 8, 2009 7:37pm CST
So what's the protocol around the world in regards to quitting a job. Here in the USA you are obligated to give a Two Weeks Notice, but if you don't that doesn't necessarily mean that you are not going to be able to find another job because of this. Before I think that potential employers could ask your past employers details, but now I think all they can say is "yes they've worked here"... This is in the USA.
Around the world, what's the protocol? Do you have to put in a two weeks notice, or an even longer notice before quitting? If you don't does that potentially mean you won't find a job again? Or does it mean a job in your industry?
Now if your in The USA and can clear up anything I've said about USA standards, please do so.
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3 responses
@lakerfanster (2577)
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9 Nov 09
It really depends on the employer and the circumstances of the notice. For instance It may be lower if the company can cover your absence easily or if they are really busy they may require staff to work a longer notice but it is something you need to look into.
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@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
9 Nov 09
Your saying in the UK it's not always two weeks but can be more or less depending on the needs of your employment or skills? Here it's a flat two weeks I am almost certain.
@lakerfanster (2577)
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9 Nov 09
I'm sure that although there is bound to be some time limit like four weeks or something that there are times when less than four weeks is ok. It really depends on the manager of the company. If they are understanding or not.
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@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
9 Nov 09
Oh okay I see what your saying. Though I think that atleast here in the USA if my understandings are correct, if a manager is going to not require a two weeks notice, they would be lying on paperwork about how long you worked there, and possibly giving you free money. I don't understand all the protocols here, and I can only assume that the notice WOULD differ from industry to industry, boss to boss.
@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
10 Nov 09
You are supposed to give a two weeks notice when quitting because it gives companies enough time to try and replace you which is only right,and now I have also heard that all companies can say is yes he or she worked here,they can not say why you left whether it was because you quit or were fired,and it does not mean you will not find a job,but in situations like this economy if you have a job you need to hold on to it because it is always hard to find another job,since so many people are out trying to find a job,and if you quit your job you should always have another job to fall back on,I love you.
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@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
2 Dec 09
Yes I know all of that, and I agree, whatever the job it should be held onto at the very least until you can find another UNLESS you can get by without one for who knows how long!
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@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
22 Dec 09
I know I do not like my job,but at least it is helping us make money,and since you have a job as well it takes some of the pressure off of me,and at least I know my job is safe since they think I am doing a great job,and who knows maybe I will get to like my job and not want to leave,I do like the discount that we get since I work there,I love you with all my heart and soul.
@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
9 Nov 09
A months notice? Wow such a big notice! One would definitely need to put the notice in and be sure to get a new job before the months notice! Though I suppose that way would ensure that you would have enough time to look for a job!
In Greece, atleast in the tourist area as you have said, it must be not so much a necessity for a notice of quitting.
