How long is my notice period?

mac.d

nimbo wrote: »

Personally with one weeks notice I really would give it to them and suck up the having to work the week. You may need them for a reference at some point. It may not be fun or ideal - but it is only one week.

If starting the new job on May 1st, I'd put in for 3 days holiday 26-28th April, then hand in one week's notice on the 21st, leaving you just Monday & Tuesday of the following week that you have to work.

I know plenty of people do it, but unless it's unavoidable, just work your notice, There's no point in leaving a job on bad terms, ,I agree with the above about possibly needing a reference from them at some point, plus you never know when your path will cross with these people again in future.

JoshyBoy_2

New employers have said that I won't see or sign the contract until my first day. Is this usual practice?

I'd like hold off resigning until I sign the contract. Obviously I can't in this case!

Undervalued

JoshyBoy wrote: »

New employers have said that I won't see or sign the contract until my first day. Is this usual practice?

I'd like hold off resigning until I sign the contract. Obviously I can't in this case!

It is not good practice! Obviously you could tell than that is not acceptable and you are not willing to resign from your current job until it is done but only you can judge how they are likely to react.

Obviously with any new job (unless you are able to agree very unusual terms) you have no security during the first two years. Unless more notice is agreed they don't even have to give you any notice during the first month and only a week for the rest of the two years!

Masomnia

JoshyBoy wrote: »

New employers have said that I won't see or sign the contract until my first day. Is this usual practice?

I'd like hold off resigning until I sign the contract. Obviously I can't in this case!

Is it an unconditional offer? ie not still subject to references, checks etc?

If you've been given that as a definite start date, then maybe don't worry too much. It doesn't sound like you're happy where you are, and as above you have little job security in the first two years anyway.

getmore4less

do you have the main conditions in the offer, pay, hours, holidays, notice probation(changes on completion) anything else significant ,cars, pension, sick etc

JoshyBoy_2

I have had an official job offer via letter and email. Details of holiday allowance, start date, salary, and various benefits.

I've decided to hand my notice in next Monday. Once I do so I will email details of my references.

Anyone else get really anxious about handing in their notice?