LobbDogg Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 Hey all, I've got kind of a dilema here, right now I am working for a place for the summer from End of April to the end of July. So essentially I really only have about 1 month left working there. However I may have the opportunity to get a full time temporary job that pays a heck of a lot more money and has a much better chance of staying aboard after the temp term is up. I really like the job I'm at, and my coworkers are awesome, its been a great learning experience since I've been there. But if I do get this other job, how should I go about telling the current company I'm with that that day would be my last.(without giving 2 weeks notice). I don't want to burn any bridges here since I want to use them as a reference. But this other job could mean a lot more opportunity for me. Obviously I will take the job if I'm offered it, I just want to know what your opinions are on how I can leave on good terms with at the same time leaving unexpectedly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverfox Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 do you have any annual leave to take? you canuse this against the 4 weeks you have to give, ie, if you had 2 weeks holiday booked, you can offset it aginst your leave date. someone correct me if i'm wrong, but i believe this is a legal entitlement! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay31 Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 just tell your boss the truth. im shure he/she will understand. if it was them why would they stay at a job that ends in a month if they could get a job that pays better/lasts longer ect... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robAP Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 i dont know of any way you can circumvent the 2 weeks notice thing. thats the best way to go about it because they need time to find a replacement for you. and thats the courtesy you neeed to show them. dont just let em know its your last day and *voom* youre off. give em a 2 week or even 3 week notice. some points to remember. -DO NOT mention how this company gives a better opportunity. that would tell the reader that where you are now does not and as the manager they kind of take that sort of thing personally. -mention that you unfortunately must leave and be vague about it. do not tell why and do not give reason. you do not have to justify yourself as you are not in trouble or anything. -dont forget to point out in the letter the absolutely fantastic people youve been working with. and how you consider them your friends (they eat that stuff up!) -if you express your desire to leave and they counter with a threat of bad references,....that is illegal. a legal process of a simple letter from a lawyer will fix that right away...but only if thats what happens. good luck man. do what you want to do and need to do its not a time to think about others when its your career. trust me. thats the way everyone in my industry plays it and it works. bridges are improtant to us and we ned to keep as many as possible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangar Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 First I would say take your personal stuff home bit by bit, before you tell them. Then tell them "thank you for the opertunity that has been provided to me by working here, but I have a chance to improve myself and my career with another firm". "I have enjoyed working for this company and have learned alot durring my employement here, But I cannot turn down this oppurtunity that awaits me". "if there is anything I can do to help this transition, please let me know"."I''m sorry to have to leave on such short notice, but I need to act now to take advantage of this oppertunity". "I wish your company the best, and I hope you can understand my position:. PS: please excuse my spelling...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobbDogg Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 I was only hired on to do a bunch of network installations. I was hired because the company got a government grant that allowed them to hire me and this other dude. So its not like I'm in deep there. What it is, is kind of like a coop job through university, so think of it as like work experience except I'm not relying on marks or anything like that. They hire on students to gain experience in their field. Hard to explain but I knew going into the job it would only last till the end of July, but this other job will take me further than the end of July plus pay a whole lot more in the meantime. Plus I really don't have any personal belongings there cause my office is just kind of a spare room they had, so my desk is really a table. Anyway enough of my babbling, I was thinking something along the lines of what Mangar was saying. The work that I wouldn't be able to finish, they could give it to the other guy working there and keep him on a bit longer or something. By using my part of the grant to pay for his wages. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 Send a global email about how your boss made a move on you and that you are really upset and have to leave... Then, next April, send another email saying "April Fools"... hahaha, or just do one and leave saying "I got a better job and can't be arsed with your bulls*** anymore, so . you all, laters" Yeah, that's what you wanna do... if you got the next job sorted you won't be needing a reference from your current place anyway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobbDogg Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 As much fun as that would by hardnrg, I don't think so. It is probably going down today so wish me luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangar Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 As much fun as that would by hardnrg, I don't think so. It is probably going down today so wish me luck. Best of luck to you.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 I've rarely ever given 2 weeks notice at any place I've worked. While it is professional, it's really not necessary. When an employer give a reference about a former employee they usually only give (and in most case can only give) dates of employment, reason for termination (vol. / invol), pay verification, and if they would hire the person again. Just tell your current boss that you have been offered a higher paying and longer-term opportunity with another company. And you would like to give them (current employer) a 2 week notice; however the new employer needs you to start immediately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELcaro Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 First, so you all know, Lobbdogg is in Canada and the laws about this are pretty clear. If you have been there less than three months, you do not have to give notice to leave, nor do they to let you go. If you have been there less than two years you only have to give one week, more than two years you have to give two weeks. The only other concern would be if you had an actual contract or if you were hired on as a temporary employee. If you have a contract then you should have a rider in it for termination of contract. Otherwise, you are pretty much free to go. As for how to do it, be positive, but do not go into a lot of detail. That would be my advice. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 22, 2004 Posted June 22, 2004 just tell your boss the truth. im shure he/she will understand. if it was them why would they stay at a job that ends in a month if they could get a job that pays better/lasts longer ect... This is taking the high road, always the right thing to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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