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Topic: quitting etiquette
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| jkdscribe | Posted – 11/27/2007 8:36:22 PM | show profile I have recently landed a job that is going...ok. Definitely not where I plan to stay. Today I found a job online for a place I once freelanced for that is not only better money but is the type of publication I'd rather work for. So I applied. I am confident that I have a good shot at it. So my question is, assuming I get it (my current employers don't know I applied) what is the appropriate action. 2-week notice? My current job is as a staff writer for a local daily. Thanks |
| foodlit | Posted – 11/27/2007 9:35:27 PM | show profile It's always a good idea to offer a two week notice. You never want to burn a bridge. Any job that you accept will expect you to give two weeks notice as well, otherwise they may worry that you won't give notice with them either. So, two weeks is the standard. In many cases though, they may only want you to stay a week or even to leave immediately...and if you do give that two week notice, you are entitled to be paid for it. Good luck! Pam |
| jkdscribe | Posted – 11/28/2007 5:30:30 PM | show profile To expand a bit... Another thing I'm worried about. If I get the job I applied for I will be leaving for two reasons: 1) The pay at current job sucks 2) I really don't like the current job. I will only tell them reason number one, and I'm afraid they might tempt me by offering more money (I think they really low-balled me, knowing I was young and just itching to work). I'll of course say no thanks anyway, this is the kind of place I just want to work at...I suppose I'm just trying to avoid the awkwardness. In the end, I'll probably just end up being up front with them. |
| noname1234 | Posted – 11/28/2007 5:46:40 PM | show profile Unless you're under contract, it's your right to quit -- you don't have to worry about explaining it to your current employer. Simply state something like, "working here has been a great experience, but I recently received an offer from another company that I just couldn't refuse. I'm happy to stay on for 2 more weeks and help out in whatever way you feel is most useful to ease the transition." So what if they try to get you to stay? You'll just politely say, thanks but no thanks, and reiterate that you're willing to help out over the next 2 weeks in any way you can. |
| mumbo jumbo | Posted – 11/29/2007 12:29:05 AM | show profile Since most people in this biz are overworked, it seems as though your leaving will be a calamity for everyone else. But I assure you they've been through it before. They'll accept it gracefully once you make it clear that you want to leave. |
| jkdscribe | Posted – 11/29/2007 7:21:03 PM | show profile Thanks all, now I just have to actually get that other job! |
| writesonwater | Posted – 12/5/2007 11:02:47 AM | show profile So how did it go, JKD? |
| jkdscribe | Posted – 12/5/2007 8:25:49 PM | show profile Thanks for asking, writesonwater. Still waiting to hear back from the other job. Will let you know when it happens. |
| liagd | Posted – 12/5/2007 9:51:51 PM | show profile Thanks Thanks for the post, jkdscribe and thanks for all of you who replied. I'm experiencing something somewhat similar about which I've also posted. Your answers were really helpful . Here's the link to my posting http://mediabistro.com/bbs/cache/t36483_1.asp |
