I got a new job...how to give my two weeks?

Talk to your boss in person about it, and follow it in writing to make HR happy.

Speak to your direct manager first. At the same time you are letting them know you are putting in your 2 weeks, also hand them your resignation letter. Ask politely, sometime during the conversation, if they would like an email, as well. Most bosses will then forward the letter or email on to HR.

The reason I bring up the letter is just to CYA in case your boss says you are done immediately. I'm not a labor lawyer or HR, but in many cases, if you put in your 2 weeks and they till you not to come back, you are entitled to that money as long as you are in good standing with the company (Ie not on disciplinary action)

Old Man Runner wrote:

The reason I bring up the letter is just to CYA in case your boss says you are done immediately. I'm not a labor lawyer or HR, but in many cases, if you put in your 2 weeks and they till you not to come back, you are entitled to that money as long as you are in good standing with the company (Ie not on disciplinary action)

If that really true? I know you already said that you're not a lawyer, but my impression is that there is a large 'mythology' (if you will) surrounding the two-weeks-notice. I do not think that the concept of 'two weeks' is anything but a courtesy.

Upper decker

compressed wrote:

Old Man Runner wrote:

The reason I bring up the letter is just to CYA in case your boss says you are done immediately. I'm not a labor lawyer or HR, but in many cases, if you put in your 2 weeks and they till you not to come back, you are entitled to that money as long as you are in good standing with the company (Ie not on disciplinary action)

If that really true? I know you already said that you're not a lawyer, but my impression is that there is a large 'mythology' (if you will) surrounding the two-weeks-notice. I do not think that the concept of 'two weeks' is anything but a courtesy.

If this is a large well know company they will want to do the right thing also (though maybe not the case with this particular company). I've seen my company tell people they no longer need to come back to work after submitting their 2 weeks notice but the company did pay them for the 2 weeks. These were jobs like sells where my company did not want the 'now former' employee to make further contact with clients on the company's behalf.

redux wrote:

the corporate culture is terrible and unnecessarily aggressive (it's been in the news for Weinstein-esque reasons recently).

So what did you do with your female colleagues?

Just remember not to burn any bridges. You don't know if/when you'll need to call on them for something in the future. Considering that the new job could result in the same type of atmosphere, you may end up leaving there as well. Good luck.

joho wrote:

compressed wrote:

If that really true? I know you already said that you're not a lawyer, but my impression is that there is a large 'mythology' (if you will) surrounding the two-weeks-notice. I do not think that the concept of 'two weeks' is anything but a courtesy.

If this is a large well know company they will want to do the right thing also (though maybe not the case with this particular company). I've seen my company tell people they no longer need to come back to work after submitting their 2 weeks notice but the company did pay them for the 2 weeks. These were jobs like sells where my company did not want the 'now former' employee to make further contact with clients on the company's behalf.

Depending the size of the company and the nature of the work, it may take a few days to handle all of your "outprocessing". So the 2 weeks notice can make it smoother for both sides and keep you from burning bridges.

To the OP, don't be afraid to tell your direct managers. It might be an uncomfortable two weeks but after that you never have to see them again if you don't want to. It also shows that you respect the manager.

Amazon? or Uber? I'd say tell your direct manager(s) and HR in person with a resignation letter spelling out the date you gave notice and your date of leaving; Just set a meeting with each. I think for legal reasons most places I've worked required a physical letter and email isn't really appropriate. You might give your manager a heads up as a courtesy prior to Friday. Good on you for recognizing that no amount of money is worth being in such a toxic environment. Good luck.

Old Man Runner wrote:

The reason I bring up the letter is just to CYA in case your boss says you are done immediately. I'm not a labor lawyer or HR, but in many cases, if you put in your 2 weeks and they till you not to come back, you are entitled to that money as long as you are in good standing with the company (Ie not on disciplinary action)

Nope. If you're an at will employee i.e. you don't have a contract, then you're owed nothing. They can fire you at any point and you can walk out at any point. Two weeks notice is a courtesy just like severance pay is. Mostly it's to not burn bridges for both parties. Most, if not all, states do require that if your company provides paid time off that you be compensated for accrued vacation days. That's why some employers offer "unlimited" vacation days. Since you didn't earn any days, they don't have to pay you when you leave.

Thanks for the responses. It's all basically what I expected to hear.

It’s good to give your notice as early as possible. You want to give them a heads up so you can transition your work to others. Assuming you have those kinds of responsibilities.

It's more than just a courtesy. I gave my two weeks notice once and was promptly told by hr (not my manager) that buried in a personal manual I was never given it stated I needed to give 30 days notice. They didn't pay me for my accrued vacation because of it.

Mo, is there some reason you can’t talk to Alberto directly?

in writing

I left for new positions twice in my career. In both cases I couldn’t wait to get out, but I left the end date somewhat open in my initial discussion with my supervisor. I was totally honest about the situation and arrived at the official end date after talking with management and HR. The second time I left, the discussion started at the office and ended at a bar, with me buying a drink for my supervisor. She said she envied me and wished she could get a different job, too.

Dr. Harry Palms, MD wrote:

It's more than just a courtesy. I gave my two weeks notice once and was promptly told by hr (not my manager) that buried in a personal manual I was never given it stated I needed to give 30 days notice. They didn't pay me for my accrued vacation because of it.

You got screwed then. If you are an at will employee, there legally is no such thing as required "giving notice" and your company owed you those vacation days. You could have taken those extra days as paid vacation days and still gotten your regular paycheck or they would need to pay you out for them.

The day I get a new job, I'm telling me boss 1 minutes before I walk out the door. They can all go to hell.

As much as you'd like to give them a piece of your mind or flip them off, be as professional as possible.

"I've accepted another position at another firm and just want to thank you for the opportunity of having worked here."

You're essentially firing your employer - that in mind, there's no need to tell off a supervisor or manager. Plus, there may always be a chance that they land at the new firm or know someone who is already there.

And if you really don't care for them, don't give them any honest feedback in your exit interview.