Giving notice when changing jobs

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I currently work in a retail setting. I may be changing jobs in the near future. How much notice is appropriate? 2 weeks? 4 weeks? I'm leaving on good terms, and want to stay on good terms? Thanks!

Two weeks in the norm. A well- written resignation letter should ease the transition.

Good luck.

For professional nurses it is customary to give 4 weeks notice. Where I live employers require this much notice to be considered leaving on good terms.

Two weeks is more for lower level, McDonalds type jobs where one can be replaced quickly.

At the professional level, one month is usually more customary, especially as a healthcare provider.

Specializes in Emergency.

Most professional level jobs would probably not be too upset with two weeks, but expect a month. If you have a contract it might be specified in the contract as well.

Whatever you can negotiate with the new job!

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Do you have a contract and is it mentioned there?

Otherwise, 4 weeks is customary.

Specializes in Emergency, Family Practice, Occ. Health.

4 weeks is customary, but have a backup plan as I've seen a number of instances where colleagues have given 4 weeks and not been allowed to finish them out

Specializes in ER, HH, CTICU, corrections, cardiology, hospice.

I told my boss that I was going to resign my position in Oct. She said that was good because they require THREE MONTHS notice! 3 months? Who gives 3 months.

3 months? How would that work if you have an offer elsewhere.

Physical or mental...one way or another...future "wound" nurse.

Three months ?? I can only say of what i know… so, from my little knowledge, i have not encountered any employer "mandating" a three months notice. Is she trying to be manipulate or something?..lol.. Unless you have a contract with them that says that. Otherwise, i don't see why someone would come up with that. Anyhow, I would give a one month notice just to be nice …:) but two weeks is not bad either, especially if the new job needs me to start asap!…good luck ….

Specializes in ER, HH, CTICU, corrections, cardiology, hospice.

Oh definitely manipulative/passive-aggressive. But it works with my plans so it's ok.

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