Offered new job-what to do about giving notice ?

mestalla_2

The job has been offered to me via an agency, do I wait to get the offer in writing before handing in my notice ?

Are there any other safeguards anyone can suggest before I go and see my boss ?

Many thanks in advance

saintjammyswine

I always wait for something in writing before handing notice in. Doesn't really give you any extra protection but makes me feel more secure!! Well done on the new job though, hope its an upward step.

mestalla_2

thanks for that, they seem reputable agents. Another issue is that the boss is away on holiday for another week, don't really want to shove an envelope on his desk with my notice and him open it when he returns !

sagalout1954

WAIT, absolutely. Get the formal offer, salary, T&C etc first.

ableandy

Whilst a verbal offer is binding, your problem will be that the offer is coming from the recruitment agent and not the company. Wait until you have it in writing and then resign. As for your boss being away, he must have a deputy, give it to them.

Good luck in the new role.

DCFC79

Its a must you wait for something in writing, whether your boss is away or not doesnt matter, give it to 1 of his underlings, i handed 2 of my notices to personnel and it worked its way through the system

Pete111

I concur with the above. Wait until you have seen, read and signed the full contract and then resign (this can be via email also if your boss is away - does he have a blackberry?)