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re: Proper Etiquette, leaving a job for a new one
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:52 am to VermilionTiger
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:52 am to VermilionTiger
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There's absolutely no way (literally, no way) I would work here again in the future, so I don't have to worry about burning a bridge
Wrong. Just because you won't work there doesn't mean you can't burn a bridge. It's amazing how old work people show up in new/different places later in life. And it probably will be sooner rather than later. Give two weeks notice.
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Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:54 am to LSUJuice
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Wrong. Just because you won't work there doesn't mean you can't burn a bridge. It's amazing how old work people show up in new/different places later in life. And it probably will be sooner rather than later. Give two weeks notice.
There's no "old" work people..I work night shift by myself. I don't see anyone, not even my boss outside of 2-3 times a year
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:54 am to VermilionTiger
They don't have to give you a notice. Remember that.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:55 am to VermilionTiger
You don't catch flies with vinegar.
Always be cordial and respectful. Leave as much notice as possible. If you can't leave notice as you need to take the new position immediately, then tell them the truth. If they can't accept that then you don't need to associate with those type people anyway.
Always be cordial and respectful. Leave as much notice as possible. If you can't leave notice as you need to take the new position immediately, then tell them the truth. If they can't accept that then you don't need to associate with those type people anyway.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 9:56 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
I wouldn't just up and quit. I'd tell them, and of course tell them the situation
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:00 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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You don't catch flies with vinegar.
Apple cider vinegar catches fruit flies pretty well
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:10 am to VermilionTiger
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There's no "old" work people..I work night shift by myself. I don't see anyone, not even my boss outside of 2-3 times a year
Well interesting. I would still fall back on common decency and give them at least a few days. If you work alone at night, it might be difficult for them to find someone else quickly.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:15 am to Spaulding Smails
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tell them to kiss your arse and suck your dick.
This has worked well for me in the past
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:15 am to bigeztiger
GTFO of my thread 
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:21 am to VermilionTiger
So I'm guessing leaving a mannequin dressed as you at your desk with a note attached isn't a viable option, either?
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:43 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
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Always be cordial and respectful. Leave as much notice as possible. If you can't leave notice as you need to take the new position immediately, then tell them the truth. If they can't accept that then you don't need to associate with those type people anyway.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:43 am to VermilionTiger
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If the opportunity comes, and I'm required to make the decision of taking the job, do I give my two my two weeks notice? There's absolutely no way (literally, no way) I would work here again in the future, so I don't have to worry about burning a bridge. I'm just stuck in a hard place where I don't want to screw them over, but I have to take an opportunity if it comes.
i think its important to not burn bridges. Most employers understand needing 2 weeks to fulfill your commitment to the current job. you dont want to work for someone who wants you to burn a bridge.
Its not always easy or convenient to do the right thing... but, it pays off in the long run to do the right thing.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:45 am to skygod123
Hijack
HOLY shite
a skygod sighting
HOLY shite
a skygod sighting
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:51 am to VermilionTiger
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I wouldn't request a reference from this company, FWIW
At some point, a job may require a thorough background check and they may call all previous employers. Do you right thing and give a 2 weeks notice.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:54 am to chadg
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At some point, a job may require a thorough background check and they may call all previous employers. Do you right thing and give a 2 weeks notice.
Yep
If you plan on putting them on your resume, they are always open for being contacted.
And if you think you will just leave them off, then that raises even more questions with potential employers
Posted on 1/20/14 at 10:54 am to chadg
I would give them whatever the new job will allow. If it's 2 weeks, work 2 weeks.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 11:04 am to FLBooGoTigs1
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Hijack
HOLY shite
a skygod sighting
got out of the sales business. i was tired of the sexual harrassment. back to a boring old desk job.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 11:07 am to skygod123
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i was tired of the sexual harrassment
I wonder why
Posted on 1/20/14 at 11:25 am to LSUJuice
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I wonder why
Posted on 1/20/14 at 11:27 am to VermilionTiger
All of the on-campus jobs I looked at paid minimum wage and sucked
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