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Advice on giving 2 weeks notice
Given this situation, when/how would you give your boss your 2 weeks notice:
Boss was out all last week on vacation. I wrenched my back and have been laid up this week and haven't been into the office. With my vacation, I haven't seen her since Tues 8/23. I am teleworking today, and tomorrow is my regular day off. We should both be in on Monday. (I'm not sure why I feel like all that is significant.)
Should I wait til Monday to tell her in person, or call her today or Friday?
I hate quitting, I hate letting people down. So I'm really dreading this discussion. I've only been there 5 months, so no way she'll see it coming. I just started a big project that they've been trying to get done for months/years. I know, I'm being a total wuss. In job situations, I always ask myself what a guy would do in this situation, because they seem to be better at keeping emotion out of work stuff. Easier said than done, though.
Re: Advice on giving 2 weeks notice
I would probably wait until Monday just because I think it's better to do it in person. You may need a recommendation from her down the road. It also may be good if you can be prepared to give her a status update on your projects and let her know you are willing to do whatever is needed to help ease the transition. Good luck with it. I always hate dissappointing people too.
Personally I would wait until Monday when I could speak with the boss in person. I feel that letting a job know I am leaving deserves a face to face conversation so my reasoning can be laid out and a discussion can be had.
I would recommend scheduling a meeting with them - do they have secretary you can call or email today to put time on the calendar?
I agree with doing it in person, even if it is infinitely harder!
I can't remember if you've posted about this before, but did you get a new job? Is it a better opportunity for you? Maybe you can talk about why it's a better fit for you?
Are you giving 2 weeks from Monday?
I thought that the norm for a "professional" job is usually more like 3 or 4 weeks.
I've never heard that. Hmmm.
Friday 23 would be my last day, so that's why I was worried about telling her on Monday. It's not technically 2 weeks.
I would call her and let her know as soon as you can. And, let her know that you really wanted to do this in person but with both of your schedules recently, it has not been possible and even though the phone is not the best way, it gives her as much time as possible.
congrats on the new job!