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Hey guys. So I'm in somewhat of a unique scenario and also young. So I'm asking advice. I am 23 and work in a design firm an hour away from my home. Today I was offered an infinitely better job in every way that is ten minutes from my home. I accepted. My current company is sending me along with the CEO (I work directly under him) and a co worker to CES Las Vegas in three weeks. Given the time of the Holiday, both my CEO and this Co worker are gone until CES on vacation. I start my new job on January 14th. So Monday would be 3.5 weeks notice. I have never quit a job before in the corporate world and also I sort of feel like this is screwing them. On the other hand it's plenty of notice and I don't feel like spending a week in Las Vegas with my boss who knows I am quitting when we get back. Are there any legal situations I'm breaking? What's the absolute best way to handle this? Do I give a letter to HR first? Thanks for your help!
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Dec 19, 2014 20:19
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It's not screwing them, and there are no legal ramifications to worry about. The two week notice is customary but not mandatory. Just put in your notice now and make your last day two weeks from now, not Jan 14th.
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Dec 19, 2014 20:38
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I took my current job while on vacation and sent my manager an email that said I am leaving at the end of the month. Worked 4 days when I got back. It is not too complicated. They may even want you to go to ces still, who knows.
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Dec 19, 2014 20:48
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Just give them notice and tell them you are sick of the commute. It is a valid and common reason for quitting a job.
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Dec 19, 2014 21:16
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Keep in mind that if you give notice, your current employer can tell you to pack your things that day. So if you need a steady paycheck, might want to give the minimum expected 2 week notice before quitting.
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Dec 19, 2014 21:56
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Elephanthead posted:Just give them notice and tell them you are sick of the commute. It is a valid and common reason for quitting a job. You don't need to give them a reason.
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Dec 20, 2014 01:00
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FrozenVent posted:You don't need to give them a reason. Yeah there's no reason to even give a reason. The HR people or website will usually have a guide on what steps you need to resign your position. Obvious advice, make sure your don't burn your bridges.
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Dec 20, 2014 03:40
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Make sure to keep those bridges intact by being a weirdo who doesn't talk to anyone. Exit interviews are a trap to make you incriminate yourself.
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Dec 20, 2014 04:00
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This is all good advice. Thanks everyone. My CEO and manager who I report to (small company) are both on vacation for a while, so that will be a fun way to kick it off for them.
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Dec 20, 2014 17:16
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It's not that big of a deal that some junior doesn't go to CES. They'll find another one of you familiar with x project or they will be briefed and limp along just fine. Tell them you accepted a great offer and they will probably not just be understanding but happy for you.
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Dec 20, 2014 18:09
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yeah dude people move around all the time and not that you weren't great but if you were really going to be putting them in a bind you would be asking us if you should take the counteroffer, now how to leave.
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Dec 22, 2014 00:27
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Update - Broke the news today after getting my offer letter. My CEO became a child and cancelled my CES trip, and doesn't want to talk to me ever again. My last day is on the 9th. Works for me!
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Dec 30, 2014 03:09
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Sounds like a great guy... Congrats on the new gig.
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Dec 30, 2014 07:02
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Tim Whatley posted:Update - One more reason why it was a good idea to jump ship and take a new offer.
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Dec 31, 2014 00:11
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Tim Whatley posted:Update - It's pretty common for bosses to act like that for whatever reason. Often you feel like you must have caught AIDS or something as other co-workers start to act weird around/avoid you etc. Your real buddies will keep in contact though. Actually sometimes when someone leaves it can start a chain-reaction of resignations as other people just say 'gently caress it' and move to greener pastures as well.
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Dec 31, 2014 04:53
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Neif posted:It's pretty common for bosses to act like that for whatever reason. Often you feel like you must have caught AIDS or something as other co-workers start to act weird around/avoid you etc. Your real buddies will keep in contact though. Actually sometimes when someone leaves it can start a chain-reaction of resignations as other people just say 'gently caress it' and move to greener pastures as well. This is true. I chained off 6 people when I left my last job.
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