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!

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

Good luck.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Whatever you can negotiate with the new job!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Do you have a contract and is it mentioned there?

Otherwise, 4 weeks is customary.

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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

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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.

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

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

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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 ….

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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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