“Why can’t you give us 2 weeks” they cried

An old coworkers gave over two months notice. He had a critical job and did A LOT for his boss and had a very long planned 3 week international vacation during that time but would be back for an entire month after. He wanted to prep his boss as much as possible and he said he’d take his laptop on vacation to help with any emergencies or questions during that time. 

HR told him he could no longer use his vacation time and if he took any time off it would be unpaid. He changed his notice to two weeks and dis the bare minimum during that time instead. 

My old co worker gave a months notice as a dept director. They fired him on the spot.

He’d been with them since he left the military and started as an intern. Over twenty years, in total.

They won’t give you two weeks you shouldn’t have to either.

I did this once. I had accepted a promotion within my company, but they did not give me the tools to succeed. Eventually, I kinda gave up and did the bare minimum after being accused of lying about a job that was accidentally undone by someone else.

So I got called in and was told that I had two weeks to prove my worth while they looked for someone to replace me. And I was not to ask about my status at all during it. So I worked my ass off while looking for another job. I got a job offer and before I accepted it, I decided to ask about my job status after 3 weeks. I was told that I was not ask about it and no decision had been made. I told them that’s fine, I’ve accepted a new job and Friday would be my last day (it was Wednesday)

Their reaction was: but we have no one to do that job. What will we do.

What a ballsy response by your employer, especially when they’re making your position obsolete

“What severance are you offering if I stay?” This will stop the discussion. 

Normally I’m an advocate for not burning bridges. My industry is a small one, (even though it’s huge) and you never know who you will run into again down the line. BUT, if they have already given you notice that you are essentially fired, it’s free game! Fuck that noise.

Use the suggested auto reply lol.

“Yes, that is correct.”

Reads image.

“Hmmm…. That doesn’t seem so unreasonable to at least ask.

Reads post text.


Yeah the “two weeks notice” shit is over, companies don’t respect your time or position so show them the same. When the company I am at did layoffs last year they said they were in the process of figuring out who will be going and then one day 3 weeks later just blindsided people. They could have given people time to figure things out, even a couple weeks notice, but NOPE. So later in the year when people just up and quit with no notice or 2 days notice they sent a huge email talking about the importance of “giving notice”. People in my department flamed on of the directors that repeated that message by saying “You didn’t give anyone laid office notice, that is a two way street.”

“Whaaat? YOU can’t break up with me.. I’m breaking up with YOU!” 😭

Loved when I dropped off my uniforms (security) 3 hours before my shift. Just finished orientation for new job and decided this was a good time to quit. Itll be 10 years in June and still at same job.

Fuck em.

I gave a 2-month notice. The next day, they started to micromanage me even though I was getting everything done with less than half my team. They were just pieces of shits. Next Sunday, I turned my shit into security and peaced out. I’m on good terms with my direct ex-manager and teammates. I’m willing to work my ass off. Just don’t take advantage of me – pretty straightforward.

Wait.

So you have a firm out date anyway, and this person is upset you’re not giving them a full two weeks?

They didn’t exactly inspire loyalty when they laid you off, so maybe this supervisor needs to be made clear of that fact.

lol, fuck em. 2 weeks notice is a courtesy that companies often don’t bother giving people they lay off or fire. Same with training your replacement. Let them deal with their actions.

My company just went through it’s third layoff in three years. As they “right size” once again, they walked people out the door that day.

We’re not family, the business will continue to function without you whether you leave today or in two weeks. Don’t give them a benefit they won’t give you.

I was working two jobs, but after just three weeks at the second one, I realized it was starting to affect my performance at my primary job; the one that provides my main income. I decided the second job wasn’t the right fit and offered to finish the two weeks I was already scheduled for.

My new boss, however, had zero empathy for how this impacted my primary employment. He was frustrated (albeit justifiable and understood) and upset, but made a point to remind me, quite pointedly, about their NDA; despite the fact that all their software is industry standard and publicly available.

There’s a lot more to the story, so AMA if you’re interested. But honestly, I feel like I dodged a bullet with them!

I’ve always given as much notice as I could when I knww I was leaving. I’ve only ever had one manager try to cut my hours in response, but then his boss got after him because of my quality of work and I was back up to full right away. I also got plenty of letters of recommendation for me written by former employers.

That being said, if you’re laid off, or if you’re being paid far less than the dead weight you’re carrying in your department and you are being refused a raise when you ask, you have zero reason not to bail. You out it to yourself and any dependents that you may have to better your career where your can.

If someone invests money in training me or covering my school, I give them a bit more loyalty than I would otherwise, of course, but still, if they aren’t providing opportunities and expect me to be happy while unappreciated, I’ve got no reason to stay.

The antiwork crowd and the crowd that worships all authority in the workplace both fail to grasp the concept as a whole. Jumping off of a perfectly functional ship in the open ocean stupid, as is clinging to one as it goes down, but bailing on a sinking ship is basic survival.

“Ah well what are you gonna do, fire me?”

I got let go from a contract job (supposed to be 6 months, turned out to be 3) and my 2nd-to-last day I l logged out 45 minutes early to get sushi. The team complained the next day about how busy it was but didn’t actually accuse me of anything, nor did they tell me why I was being let go. So…it is time for malicious compliance, is what I’m getting at.

I’m confused. Wouldn’t they actually benefit from you leaving early? That’s less money they have to pay you.

“I’m unable to comply with your request to extend my time here. Thank you for the opportunity and growth these last few years.”