Yet another post about giving notice
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My first employer after college, way back in 1984, had an employee handbook that stated that 4 weeks notice was expected. Nobody followed that, including me after I discovered that the job I had wasn't the job I expected. I left after 6 months. The company was a megacorp with more than 100K employees worldwide.
Fast forward to now. I gave notice almost exactly a year ago. Told the new boss (a great guy, BTW) that I'm retiring but that I'd stay long enough to find and train my replacement. Finding the replacement took longer than expected but he was on board by the end of last year. I specifically requested to extend my time into this year in order to get Q1 RSU's, ESPP and annual corporate bonus. Request was accepted up through executive staff. Seems I'm now departing sometime in April.
Relationships matter more than employee handbooks.
Cheers
Fast forward to now. I gave notice almost exactly a year ago. Told the new boss (a great guy, BTW) that I'm retiring but that I'd stay long enough to find and train my replacement. Finding the replacement took longer than expected but he was on board by the end of last year. I specifically requested to extend my time into this year in order to get Q1 RSU's, ESPP and annual corporate bonus. Request was accepted up through executive staff. Seems I'm now departing sometime in April.
Relationships matter more than employee handbooks.
Cheers
target2019
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Why retire prematurely from a remote job?
2-4 weeks notice makes sense to me.
I gave 60 days notice, and the company did nothing, always using the gov't customer as an excuse.
2-4 weeks notice makes sense to me.
I gave 60 days notice, and the company did nothing, always using the gov't customer as an excuse.
I would double check with your HR dept, workers handbook or contract...
My former employer required minimum 2 week notice if you wanted any of your benefits, 30 days if you were a supervisor or dept head. BUT... For retirement purposes, you had to submit your application between 90 and 120 days before your retirement date.
And that application didn't meet the resignation notification required...
My director actually had nearly 2 years notice that I was planning on leaving. They talked me into OMY, with a raise as a supervisor.
They threw me a retirement party the weekend before I submitted my application for retirement.
My former employer required minimum 2 week notice if you wanted any of your benefits, 30 days if you were a supervisor or dept head. BUT... For retirement purposes, you had to submit your application between 90 and 120 days before your retirement date.
And that application didn't meet the resignation notification required...
My director actually had nearly 2 years notice that I was planning on leaving. They talked me into OMY, with a raise as a supervisor.
They threw me a retirement party the weekend before I submitted my application for retirement.
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I think notice time can vary and should depending on where and who the company is. Not all companies are going to treat you like an outcast because you are retiring. I think everyone knows and have a good feel for the management response or character of that company.
I gave 1 year mostly because a new manager just started and there was going to be a lot of changes within the organization. When I told him he said, he was glad that I gave him that long of notice so he could rearrange around that decision.
I was still in charge and was never thrown under the bus ever one time, in that last year.
My replacement was inhouse and I had been training him for a couple of years and we worked well together. He took off running from the start.
I gave 1 year mostly because a new manager just started and there was going to be a lot of changes within the organization. When I told him he said, he was glad that I gave him that long of notice so he could rearrange around that decision.
I was still in charge and was never thrown under the bus ever one time, in that last year.
My replacement was inhouse and I had been training him for a couple of years and we worked well together. He took off running from the start.
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MC Rider is correct. You can give them as much notice as you feel is appropriate, but you should also be prepared to be terminated immediately when you do. Especially if you have access to sensitive information/systems.
After 35+ years, and total mismanagement regarding COVID-19, I decided to go on my terms.
I gave 7 weeks notice, and gave them the 8.000 hours I owed them until the end.
If they decided to walk me, I’d only have to pick up one month of medical premiums.
My boss was surprised, which meant my attitude wasn’t as bad as I thought.
15 months later, no one was hired to do my manager’s job.
Fortunately my reports can hold their own, and know not to burn themselves out.
The churn continues, and I get to do whatever I want now
I have no regrets.
I gave 7 weeks notice, and gave them the 8.000 hours I owed them until the end.
If they decided to walk me, I’d only have to pick up one month of medical premiums.
My boss was surprised, which meant my attitude wasn’t as bad as I thought.
15 months later, no one was hired to do my manager’s job.
Fortunately my reports can hold their own, and know not to burn themselves out.
The churn continues, and I get to do whatever I want now
I have no regrets.
I just looked at my resignation letter. I'd given about two months. It all went very smoothly. Everyone knew I was thinking about retiring, and a lot of people who had been there about as long as I had were also doing so, so it wasn't a shock.
Two weeks would have been pretty harsh. My biggest reason for not giving even more notice was that I waited until the bonus amounts had been finalized. No sense being the one guy they could easily cut back on.
Unless there's some friction there already, I don't see any reason not to give as much notice as you can.
Two weeks would have been pretty harsh. My biggest reason for not giving even more notice was that I waited until the bonus amounts had been finalized. No sense being the one guy they could easily cut back on.
Unless there's some friction there already, I don't see any reason not to give as much notice as you can.
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I am a mid level manager. I understand any employee may leave anytime, for what ever reason. So, I prepare for it. Employees who quit gave me two weeks notice. Two weeks notice is fine with me. I think all managers have to prepare for it.
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DW needs to give 30 days to get all her PTO . She will not give a moment's more notice.
The timing will be after an annual contribution to her 403b in all likelihood.
As noted above, virtually no employer uses the extra time given to do what you would think is right for the rest of your crew, so don't bother.
It is like they gather up all the stupid things they have done over the years and wrap a ribbon on it as you sail out the door.
The timing will be after an annual contribution to her 403b in all likelihood.
As noted above, virtually no employer uses the extra time given to do what you would think is right for the rest of your crew, so don't bother.
It is like they gather up all the stupid things they have done over the years and wrap a ribbon on it as you sail out the door.
I gave 90 days notice and my manager gave me a lot of extra work he wanted to get done before I retired. I did get it all done but it was not pleasant. I would NOT give more than 2 weeks. The people that posted about no good deed going unpunished are spot on. They also did absolutely nothing to replace me. You could give your coworker a heads up that you are thinking about retiring, but be vague about dates.
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After reading the opinions here, I was almost spooked into giving minimal notice.
But, I had great relationships with my leadership and throughout the company. They knew the value I brought (many millions of $ spelled out in every annual review), plus one manager who connected me with the FI movement years ago, in a company that constantly focused on culture.
I ended up starting conversations about 2 months out, and that turned out great. Everyone was very supportive, and multiple leaders in the company have continued to reach out letting me know I'd be welcomed back if I ever decided to unretire.
I can absolutely understand many companies behaving differently (badly), but I'm just throwing it out there that every situation is unique.
But, I had great relationships with my leadership and throughout the company. They knew the value I brought (many millions of $ spelled out in every annual review), plus one manager who connected me with the FI movement years ago, in a company that constantly focused on culture.
I ended up starting conversations about 2 months out, and that turned out great. Everyone was very supportive, and multiple leaders in the company have continued to reach out letting me know I'd be welcomed back if I ever decided to unretire.
I can absolutely understand many companies behaving differently (badly), but I'm just throwing it out there that every situation is unique.
ERD50
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That mismatch tells me all I need to know!
Sounds like the organization doesn't really care that it takes months and months, or they'd have added an X months long notice requirement to your contract. So why should I care, I'm leaving?
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2 months is not bad. Most of the time here, folks asking about this are entertaining longer, 3-6 months or more.
But there are also many "they value me they will do this right" stories that turned out to be not the case. Once you are dead man walking it can be uncomfortable.
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I've told my story of notice on a Tues. with last day in office of Friday (j*b was to change and I didn't want to do new j*b.) Of course, technically, I was empl*yed 3 more weeks as I took my vacation. Told boss (that I really liked) to call me if questions. Manger that changed my assignment - I wouldn't have given him time of day had he called but YMMV.
gabrewer
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Thanks everyone for all the input. I was really surprised as to how many replies there were to my post. I appreciate everyone sharing their experiences; I definitely have more food for thought now.
Best always.
Best always.
I would give the amount of leave that you can live with. As in your character can live with. This is really all about what is best for you and it sounds like it is two months. Agree with what someone above said, make sure you have all your ducks in a row because they very well might escort you to the door. I have a specialty occupation and the minimum time I would give would be a month. Best of luck in your new chapter in life.
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At my first job we were told how lucky we were to be working at such a desirable place and we should be glad to have been chosen. So after about 5 years I thought I would check out a few other competitors. A couple of years later I had all my ducks in a row and a signed contract with what I (and many others) determined to be a much better work environment with better benefits. It helped to have a background in which it was difficult to find a qualified person. I then announced that I would be leaving my old job in a few days.
Cheers!
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I’ve been thinking about this thread, and others.
I think some of diversity in answers relates to the longevity/seniority that you have at last employer, and MegaCorp vs family feel.
If someone’s had 20+ years at a place and it had a family feel as employer, they are led to be more communicative and want to provide more time for employer to handle retirement.
If someone’s had just a few years, and employer acts like a mega corp (especially if recently acquired company) - there’s a strong push to no more than 2 weeks.
It’s probably more about those factors - length of time and company culture.
I retired when company culture changed dramatically from new ownership (privately held, from one generation to next). The new generation became mega corp minded overriding family oriented culture. I felt good riddance with that generation, but had retirement happened a few years earlier - I would have thought very differently about leaving and notification
So - really it’s YMMV -
I think some of diversity in answers relates to the longevity/seniority that you have at last employer, and MegaCorp vs family feel.
If someone’s had 20+ years at a place and it had a family feel as employer, they are led to be more communicative and want to provide more time for employer to handle retirement.
If someone’s had just a few years, and employer acts like a mega corp (especially if recently acquired company) - there’s a strong push to no more than 2 weeks.
It’s probably more about those factors - length of time and company culture.
I retired when company culture changed dramatically from new ownership (privately held, from one generation to next). The new generation became mega corp minded overriding family oriented culture. I felt good riddance with that generation, but had retirement happened a few years earlier - I would have thought very differently about leaving and notification
So - really it’s YMMV -
