Is two weeks' notice still the standard amount of notification time when changing jobs?

I am looking for a new job. I assume that the traditional two weeks' notice is still the standard time to tell one's current employer one is leaving before starting a new job, but I'm not sure. One the one hand, I don't want to skip out on my current job earlier than is considered customary, but I also don't want to give any more advance notice than I have to, as I'd like to leave as soon as possible. My current employers often try to take advantage of my time and my skills, and I have a feeling that they will try to convince me to stay on longer than two weeks because they don't want to be inconvenienced having to go with my position being unfilled for any length of time. And if I'm offered a job, I'd like to know what to tell my new employers as to how soon I could start without putting the new job off for longer than is customary. Thanks in advance.Is two weeks' notice still the standard amount of notification time when changing jobs?
Legally, yeah. You have at least two weeks to give a notice to your employer that you're leaving.Is two weeks' notice still the standard amount of notification time when changing jobs?
Two weeks notice is absolutely okay. Do not let your current employer pressure you into staying any longer than that if you don't want to. You would completely be doing the right thing with 2 weeks notice.
2 weeks is customary, but so is getting canned when you give it.

There are far too many people looking for far to few jobs.

The job market is a dirty place today. Honor is a thing of the past with most employers.

Longevity is not reliable either. When you think your 6 months away from retirement, your actually days away from being fired.
if you want to stay on good terms with your current employer then yes two weeks notice.

but if you hate them then say ';so long suckas';
The norm is 2 weeks, however, many companies have policies that state they require a longer notification. You may want to check on that to be sure, as you will want the best possible reference later.
two weeks is still the customary amount of time to give notice . that gives them time enough to begin the process of replacing you . but don't let them talk you into staying longer unless you will be well compensated for it.
Yes, two weeks notice is still the norm. However In my line of work, const., the turnover rate is so high that a notice of any kind is unnecessary. I can say as an employer It Will be easier to get me to rehire you if we part ways amicably.
I used to advise on employment law in the UK. Basically, it depends how long you've been there if you haven't got a written contract of employment, and if you have, your required notice period will be contained in it. Some employers will negotiate a shorter, or even longer...period if you ask.
Two weeks is customary in the professional world.



However, I wouldn't jeopardize a good opportunity to give the other employer 2 weeks. Especially if they take advantage of you, you don't owe them anything. Do what is suitable for you and if you are unable to give sufficient notice let them know why. Advise them that '; you regret to inform them that your notice is effective as of ____as you are enthusiastic about starting a new position as soon as possible.

I just wrote my letter of resign...and located good tools on google that explain every situation for leaving.



I learned in a business class that you should give only the amount of notice that your pay period length is....

paid every 2 weeks: give 2 weeks

paid every week: give 1 week

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Oh and there is no legal recourse unless your job had you sign something prior to beginning employment. That is not typical...just as easily as they can tell you that you're fired, you can tell them you're leaving.....and leave
well, the first guy is wrong. It's not illegal to give shorter than two weeks notice of quitting. That only goes for when your company lays you off. If you don't want to burn any bridges when you leave, then two weeks is a good thing to do. The two weeks thing is so you can hand off any current work to other associates, also so your boss can find someone to fill your position when you leave, and lastly so they can throw you a proper going-away party (the best part). If you want to nuke the bridge, give them less than one week's notice. Good Luck!
From the standpoint of moving to another position, the 2 weeks is considered minimum courtesy or substantial notice; HOWEVER, depending upon the circumstances, e.g. your present value to the company, the years worked there, and the difficulty in replacing you, it is often to your advantage to give more than the minimum... your prospective, new employers SHOULD understand and even perhaps admire your sense of ';fair play,'; realizing that should you one day choose to move to ';greener pastures,'; that you wouldn't ';leave them in the lurch,'; so to speak. They may give you all the more favorable, poignant recommendations down the road when you may need them.



From the the employer's side, if you're being ';let go,'; then you SHOULD get severance pay for two weeks minimum... actually, from my view, a person being the victim of a ';downsize'; or merger should get a full month (minimum) of severance... people who are bringing themselves to the table at the behest of a company should also be able to secure some kind of contracted ';tenure'; where they cannot be so readily victimized.



Depending upon how you feel you were treated with the company you may want to give them as much transition time as is practicable for you %26amp; your interests...