What Would You Do? - Wheaton,IL

C., I agree with everyone else. I own my own business. Prior to that I was not as aware about small the world really is. I now come into contact with people all the time that I thought I would never see again. Hang in there for the final week and someday it might come back to you in a positive way.

Finish off the 2 weeks. You never know who you will run into or who you will work for in the future.

STaying two weeks is the right thing to do. I totally feel for you - I've been there! Focus on setting a good example for your daughter and how soon you'll be able to eat dinner with her and your huybby!

Don't burn bridges...follow through with your committment. Be a role model and set a good example for your junior high aged child about the importance of honoring committments. Its not about what is the easiest thing to do but rather what is the right thing to do!

EDIT: My husband and I too have been burned by employers like Jen. It is this reason that we only give 2 weeks notice when terminating employment. Longer than that you become a non-person in the work environment...we've learned the hard way when we've given longer.

Be professional and honor your commitment. You'll be able to eat with your daughter and husband in a little over a week. You're a big girl and can wait it out.

Congratulations on your new job!

I'd do the additional week, but only 8 hours per day. No OT, no craziness. Come in at 9, leave at 5. The end.

I work in HR at a hospital and would recommend you honoring the 2 week committment. It is a VERY small world in healthcare, and you never know when you may see your boss, coworkers, or physicians again. You want to leave on good terms.

C.,

I have to agree with the other postings. Complete the two weeks you promised. You never know when someone you work with now might come back into your life. It is never a good idea to burn bridges.

Yes, it would be horrible and the dishonorable thing to change it to one week and just not come in next week. While I get that the job you are leaving is less than ideal and causing a great deal of stress, the RIGHT thing to do is HONOR your commitment. Pretty soon you'll have a much better schedule so tough it out for your last week and walk away with an amiable split. Besides, how would your new employer feel about your character knowing that you quit and left the old place high and dry...or, what if you decide you need to pursue further employment past your next job and have to rely on the hospital to provide a reference after you reneged on your two weeks? They might not have great things to say.

I can imagine your frustration - not being able to spend time with family etc. But its a question of and additional week. I would just hang in there and do the 2 weeks and leave on a good note versus having any sort of bad feelings towards the end. You never know how and when you will see the people you worked with before and you may need to call on them for something in the future. You just want to leave on a good note. Sorry, I know its probably not what you want to do, but I would just stay there until I've finished the time I promised.

Good luck in your new job,
Aarti

I agree with everyone as well - though you may suffer in H**l that week, stick it out. It will look better when you want references down the line. Also, you should always, with a few minor exceptions, give at least 2 weeks notice (one exception I know of was family illness, one would be if the other company offered you a bonus to start immediately, etc - check on-line), but I know it is good business etiquette to give at least a two week notice when you are planning on leaving a place of employment.
Just count down the days! (I did it a year ago...because I gave them two weeks, and then worked overtime during those two weeks, I got a thank you letter and gift of appreciation of the hard work I put in in order for their transition to go smoothly...I didn't necessarily want to, but it's paid off, I left on good terms and can use them as a reference when I want to.)

Tell them just what you told us. Hospital jobs burn some people out. Just tell them emotionally you need to disconnect asap. Being in the medical world, they should have some compassion for your mental well being.

It's only one week you can do it. After that it will be better. Like the others said leave in good terms, you might need it later.
Also, have you thought of working from home at one point? You would get a lot more time with your family that way.
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Hi C.,
I agree as well with the other moms. As hard as it is, I would complete the 2 weeks. Its just more professional. What if you ever need a reference from the hospital? As another mom said, its never a good idea to burn bridges, plus think of the over worked and frustrated people who are still there . . .they would have to fill in to cover your shifts when THEY want to spend time with their families as well.

So sorry that you are stressed, but congratulations on your new job!!
B.

Congratulations on your new job! It sounds like much more family-friendly hours.

I've been laid off with no notice, so I'm not especially loyal to employers. They don't care about you, so why knock yourself out for them? (not to be cynical, but I've been so screwed by misplaced loyalty in the past - don't forget that only you have your own best interests in mind.) On the other hand, you never know when your former boss may be your new boss again.

And if you don't show up, that probably means one of your co-workers will have to go in for you, which screws up their holiday shopping plans and family time. So for that reason alone, I'd probably finish out the two weeks with thankfulness that it was the last time!

Good luck in your new job.

The most professional way to handle it is to give proper notice. I'm a firm believer on not burning your bridges and being a manager I definetly respect people more when they are adult about it. In addition...if you ever expect them to be a reference for you, you'll be glad you did!

As tough as it seems right now in the grand scheme of your life it is one week. I have found it is always better to build bridges instead of burning them. It is best to leave with everyone thinking well of you and for you to do what you promised...which was to work two weeks more for them. You never know if in the future you might need a reference from someone you work with right now...or if someone you work with will be in another position at a future place of employement...the bottom line is you want everyone to remember you as a good worker and someone who kept their promise even to the end of the job. Sorry, you need to stay the last week and work it with a good attitude!