Notice Advice

TELLIT01

The OP is in a difficult position.  They say they are in a quite low level position so it's true that a potential employer may not be willing/able to wait 3 months for somebody at that level to start.

Undervalued

brednall said:

MattMattMattUK said:

brednall said:

elsien said:

20122013 said:

Sounds familiar, if I was in that situatation again, I would ask in writing for feedback etc wait till 3 months is up and see whether (they think) you have passed, if not, then you have the evidence to take them to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. In the meantime, there is also, https://www.acas.org.uk/   (Advice

Acas's advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

If you want to speak to someone, you can contact the Acas helpline.

 

That is incorrect - you cannot go to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal if you have been working for somewhere for less than two years, unless on the grounds of a  protected characteristic. 

OP, it’s easier to walk into another job if you’re already employed. I would start job hunting before you put your notice in. 

That is kind of the problem though that companies don't want to wait 3 months before you can start their offered role.  

I would say most companies are not bothered in the slightest about this, it is fairly standard in most sectors. 

Every agency I have spoken to seems to think 3 months is excessive

Maybe but that is irrelevant! It is what you (happily) agreed to when you accepted the job. If they were "letting you go" I am sure you would hold them to whatever notice period they are contracted to give you.

If you want to resign they may well be willing to agree to accept less notice, you will only know if you ask. However they don't have to. Although not common, they could sue you for any quantifiable losses they incur should you fail to honour your notice without their agreement. They could also put "failed to honour agreed notice" in an reference which is not a great look when job hunting.

brednall

Undervalued said:

brednall said:

MattMattMattUK said:

brednall said:

elsien said:

20122013 said:

Sounds familiar, if I was in that situatation again, I would ask in writing for feedback etc wait till 3 months is up and see whether (they think) you have passed, if not, then you have the evidence to take them to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal. In the meantime, there is also, https://www.acas.org.uk/   (Advice

Acas's advice is for every worker and employer across England, Scotland and Wales. We advise on employment law and good practice.

If you want to speak to someone, you can contact the Acas helpline.

 

That is incorrect - you cannot go to an employment tribunal for unfair dismissal if you have been working for somewhere for less than two years, unless on the grounds of a  protected characteristic. 

OP, it’s easier to walk into another job if you’re already employed. I would start job hunting before you put your notice in. 

That is kind of the problem though that companies don't want to wait 3 months before you can start their offered role.  

I would say most companies are not bothered in the slightest about this, it is fairly standard in most sectors. 

Every agency I have spoken to seems to think 3 months is excessive

Maybe but that is irrelevant! It is what you (happily) agreed to when you accepted the job. If they were "letting you go" I am sure you would hold them to whatever notice period they are contracted to give you.

If you want to resign they may well be willing to agree to accept less notice, you will only know if you ask. However they don't have to. Although not common, they could sue you for any quantifiable losses they incur should you fail to honour your notice without their agreement. They could also put "failed to honour agreed notice" in an reference which is not a great look when job hunting.

I'm willing to work the 3 months notice but I'm not sure I can put up with the environment here much longer that that.

TELLIT01

If it's that bad, I would speak to agencies now to find out what the job market is like for your role or something similar.  If you are then confident you can find another job within 3 months, put in your notice.  It is a risk, but if they want you to leave earlier they will also be bound by the contract and have to give you 3 months pay.