Two weeks notice. Is it something that needs to be done all the time when leaving a job?

You don’t want to you burn your bridges. That’s why people give notice. But if you want to screw her over, then go for it.

If you don’t have a contract, you can leave whenever you want. Two wees notice is usually given when you want a reference. If you don’t care about the job and/or don’t need the money, quit.

Stick it out because it will make it easier for you to find a new job.
Find a reference at that job. It doesn’t have to be your boss.

Also, if you quit on the spot and just walk out, they’ll likely fire you. At least that’s what they’ll tell people who call when you’re looking for a new one and that’s not what you want at all.

When you fill out your next application, you want to be able to check the box that says “may we contact this employer?”

It’s best if you leave in good standing. If you leave without the two weeks notice then that will make you look bad and may affect your new employment opportunities. I would just tough it out and stick around for your own sake.

I would give two weeks. Some applications will ask if you have ever quit a job without giving two weeks notice. Also, walking out could lead them to answer “No” when a potential employer calls for a reference and asks “Is this person @theichibun eligible for rehire?” which is one of the few allowable legal questions.

Walking out might be satisfying for now, but you won’t be hurting her in the long run. Your “shove it” will be history for her in a couple of weeks, but it could follow you around for years.

Depends on how much this will affect your future record of employment. If you think it will be later dissected, then give them the formality. Otherwise, f..ck’m because they most likely would not think twice about terminating you if need be.

Are you interested in the job as the replacement? Have you talked to your boss about it, or do expect the idea to come to her that she should give you the job? Promotions don’t always just come; you have to make them happen. Sometimes you have to treat an internal position as if you were applying for a job at a different company and sell yourself.

Two weeks notice is better than one weeks notice, and both are better than just up and quitting. I’ve used all three, and the third one is for a company or boss that doesn’t deserve either of the first two.

Sometimes a new job starts immediately, and you cannot put in any notice at all.

I think it just depends on the job. If it is a shitty job then maybe future employers already know of their reputation for being a PITA to work for and might understand. Sometimes giving a boss two whole weeks to aggravate you before you leave is a liability in itself.

Two weeks notice is a courtsey that employees give employers and not set rule. Employers legally are not allowed to say why you are no longer employed there and most companies frown upon giving references for this reason. However should you ever need anything from this previous employer say a W4 or for reasons you might not forsee now would need to return you will be heard pressed to get help. My advice would be to give the two weeks notice this will give you time to find something else and you can walk away knowing you took the high road.

you just need to do what is right for you. Be looking for a new job well in advance, not upon giving notice. You want to be 100% sure you have some place better to go after. Generally if you give notice first and find out you have nowhere to work, it’s hard to beg for the old job. The employer already knows you are unhappy there and are only staying because you have no place else to go. Not many employers are secure about knowing you hate your job and will drop them like a hot potato if given the chance. Once you give notice, you’re gone.

You didn’t say you have another job lined up. I would say that’s more important than going off in a snit. When I first started working as a manager, my boss told me that if someone (especially a younger person) gave a two week notice, it was often better to pay them the 2 weeks wages and nicely tell them they needn’t come back. Often when someone is working out their 2 weeks they will do a less than stellar job and often distract others.

So find another job, give notice and maybe you will end up with a week or two off,

Giving two weeks’ notice is a courtesy. Doing it shows that you have class; not doing it because you want to screw someone over, well, shows that you don’t have class.

It’s not about your boss or your company. It’s about you, and your character.