More than two weeks

[Halinja, BSN, RN]

I've received a job offer, and am going to accept. I know, however, that the place I'm at is going to fuss. Do I owe them any more than two weeks? When I moved from nights to days, they informed me I had to give them a month to find a replacement. I found them a replacement and they still wanted their month.

I feel that two weeks is a courtesy, and is all that is required of me. I haven't signed a contract.

But I know my management. It is going to be an issue. (and if the management was reasonable I might not be leaving) Any thoughts?

[Katnip, RN]

Check your employee manual or with HR to find out what the requirement is. If you don't give the notice that's officially stated you could lose all your PTO/vacation time that's owed you.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

other than the possible loss of benefits I do not see why you should worry about what they think. Do what HR states then leave. If they fired you would you get a month's notice?

[Katnip, RN]

It's not just loss of benefits. They can put you on their do not hire list, and it's never a good idea to burn bridges. I know at this point you probably can't imagine going back there, but things do change and you just might want to.