Giving notice at work

Gigglepig

Personally I'd just work the 15 days in a row, be very helpful and accommodating to the old manager and try to secure a good reference. It is tiring but 15 days isn't that bad.

It does not sound like OP's manager is handling this very well, but that is no reason for OP not to be have professionally and respect the notice period in her employment contract.

suki1001

Catty89 wrote: »

They have asked if i can give 3 weeks notice instead of the 4 i am meant to give, I asked my manager and she was extremely angry, saying im just going to keep jumping from job to job forever, saying i should have told her i was looking for a new job etc etc then finally she said she has wrote the rota up until April so i will have to work this (6 weeks)
I said there was no way i could do this and we didnt speak again that day (over a week ago)

Now she is saying i can leave on the 18th which is the day i wanted but i will have to do the next weekend , this will mean between the 2 jobs il have to work 15 days in a row which will be really hard for me, i jsut dont no what to do

16,17,18th current job. 19-23 new job 24-25 current job 26-30 new job.

I have known lots of people in my current job to leave with 2 weeks notice but she just wont let me- are you allowed to leave without doing the full 4 weeks?

Thanks

She sounds very unprofessional. Whether you jump from job to job or not is none of her concern. It's not illegal at any rate;)
You could play ball, is there any one above her you could approach about it? You might want to have a word with your new employers to see if they might accommodate your working pattern, if you explain that leaving the company you work for is going to leave you working a hellish amount of hours. If they're good employers they will understand your dilemma.
You current emploer cannot make you work more than your notice period at any rate. Have a good read through your contract.

daisiegg

I'm confused as to why everyone is discussing references - if the OP has been OFFERED this other job (she didn't say offered it subject to reference?) then surely it's past the stage of worrying about references? or have I got it wrong?

Catty89

My employer does not give references anyway and i have already gave my new job references (not including this one) so it is nothing to do with that, i was just worried i wouldnt get paid for what i have worked as i cannot afford to lose money during the transition from job to job as i have bills, i also feel guilty even though i know i shouldnt as i am not happy here.

Gigglepig

daisiegg wrote: »

I'm confused as to why everyone is discussing references - if the OP has been OFFERED this other job (she didn't say offered it subject to reference?) then surely it's past the stage of worrying about references? or have I got it wrong?

It depends - a prospective future employer may ask for more than one reference, so it could be useful if/when the OP leaves the new job some time in the future.

You also never know who chats to who.

IMO one can't go wrong by always being a polished professional ...even when it is hard to remain so when managers/colleagues are not

Gigglepig

Catty89 wrote: »

My employer does not give references anyway and i have already gave my new job references (not including this one) so it is nothing to do with that, i was just worried i wouldnt get paid for what i have worked as i cannot afford to lose money during the transition from job to job as i have bills, i also feel guilty even though i know i shouldnt as i am not happy here.

No need to feel guilty about leaving. However, if you have a contract of employment that your notice period is X and you consider breaking it, then perhaps a bit of guilty feeling is in order

On the bright side, if you can manage the 15 days in a row, it would be very MSE, since it could give you a bit of extra cash?

If your employer is small/unprofessional then I do understand your worry about getting paid - obviously they should pay you what you are owed, but it may be easier to not rock the boat than to have a potential conflict and have to force them.

Peater

Never burn bridges in the professional arena unless there is a substantial legitimate reason. Pettiness gets remembered.

Your boss is only in a huff because it's 'another' job for her to re-arrange the rota and find a replacement. She has no business offering you career advise.

And working 15 days straight isn't something to get in a tizz over. It's not ideal, sure, but i know alot of people who havent had a day off in months!

Good luck with your new job.

Catty89

Gigglepig wrote: »

No need to feel guilty about leaving. However, if you have a contract of employment that your notice period is X and you consider breaking it, then perhaps a bit of guilty feeling is in order


Yes i do feel guilty about leaving before the 4 weeks, although i see it as i am giving 3 days less than what i am meant to but am more than willing to do more shifts in the days i have given ( 5 days a week instead of 4) but this has been turned down, so i am trying to help the situation.

zcrat41

Gigglepig gives you some very good advice.


Legally the employer can't hold anything back from you but legally you shouldn't be phoning in sick. It doesn't sound like the most professional of outfits. Is it a large company? If so I would call the personnel dept and take their advice.

Also, if you need the money so much to pay bills then why not work 15 days in a row and put the extra away as a little savings buffer or treat yourself to something nice. 9 - 5 over 15 days isn't going to kill you! Having said that I don't know if you have kids - my answer would be slightly different if you do.

ZC

Catty89

Peater wrote: »

Never burn bridges in the professional arena unless there is a substantial legitimate reason. Pettiness gets remembered.

Your boss is only in a huff because it's 'another' job for her to re-arrange the rota and find a replacement. She has no business offering you career advise.

And working 15 days straight isn't something to get in a tizz over. It's not ideal, sure, but i know alot of people who havent had a day off in months!

Good luck with your new job.

I really am scared about the 15 days though, i work 12 hour shifts at the minute and the thought of doing that plus trying to juggle a new job that i will want to give all my attention to is a bit worrying. At least it will only be for a short period of time.

I do agree with the rota part i think that is the main reason for this.