How to quit my job.

[fuji]

never had to terminate as such, but is 2 weeks a mandatory? Aside from the papers, filing taxes and benefits like some mentioned, can you call in and just say you won't be working anymore next week or the same day? Are you legally required to give 2 weeks notice? I mean, unless your job was nice and your employer really liked and wanted you to stay, it would be pretty awkward working the next 2 weeks.

What is mandatory is that you give reasonable notice so that your employer can make alternate arrangements. That could be a day if you are a bus boy or a month if you are a manager on a sensitive project. If your fail to do that you could theoretically get sued for damages to the employer but in reality you will just get a bad reference.

In most industries it is assumed that two weeks is enough and it is also viewed a professional courtesy. It is awkward resigning, but not usually awkward working out the notice--you are not the first person in history to resign and it isn't a sexual relationship.

When I lose an employee I organize a team lunch on their last day so that the team can say goodbye and wish them well in their new opportunity. It is a small world, you never know, maybe we will work together again one day.

 

[richaceg]

Never ever burn a bridge...not even if you don't care...networking has a lot of positive gains. reference and good word is beneficial.

 

[woodee]

I am an employer and also the owner.
I remember the employees that left the "right" way. Told you in person, gave notice(some in writing), thanked you for everything.
I also remember some of the employees that just quit showing up or gave their notice then quit showing up or were a dick when they left.
Some of the employees that left the "right" way I have hired a second time and a third time. I am not against people moving on to try something different but leave the right way.
The ones that left the "wrong" way I never hire again.
Sometimes the ones that left the wrong way have to include me in the resume for a job application. You can only imagine what I tell a prospective new employer about the applicant. I never lie about them, but I also don't go out of my way to help them. A usual question that comes up is would you hire them again. Well, I have already answered that question.
Now as an employer and maybe as a person I will admit I am a bit of a dick and the work may suck but leave on good terms and don't burn any bridges.

 

[DemLatsSoClose]

An email? LOL

 

[elassowipo1]

 

[Keebler Elf]

only employees with contracts will have any notice provision. most employees have no notice requirement to quit

It's common law.

You do NOT need to have a notice period specified in your employment contract to potentially be sued by your employer.