Re:Ask HN: Accepted new job, when should I inform my current...
by pedalpete on Monday June 28, 2010 @02:55PM
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After the whole Mahalo issue a few months ago, this was a trending topic for a few days.
I like to think it depends on your character and that of your current boss or company.
If it is a situation where you think that the boss will be happy for you, and will want to get the most benefit of a smooth transition while you're still around, and you feel it is the right thing to do, then I'd let them know as early as possible. It's always good to keep things in the open if you feel comfortable doing that. Who knows what will happen.
If, you don't have a great relationship with your current employer or boss, and suspect that they won't keep you around or treat you properly, then I'd say the two week minimum is probably called for.
If they aren't respectable people, maybe they'll fire you, but you can rest assured that you've done the right thing, and you just got an extra two weeks for your move.
I like to think it depends on your character and that of your current boss or company.
If it is a situation where you think that the boss will be happy for you, and will want to get the most benefit of a smooth transition while you're still around, and you feel it is the right thing to do, then I'd let them know as early as possible. It's always good to keep things in the open if you feel comfortable doing that. Who knows what will happen.
If, you don't have a great relationship with your current employer or boss, and suspect that they won't keep you around or treat you properly, then I'd say the two week minimum is probably called for. If they aren't respectable people, maybe they'll fire you, but you can rest assured that you've done the right thing, and you just got an extra two weeks for your move.