Working Notice

[scoobysoo]

I plan to hand in my notice tomorrow, as the place I am working is like hell on Earth, and I fear for my own sanity if I do not leave asap. However, I'm not sure how much notice I'm supposed to give as I have mislayed my contract. I've only been there 2 months, and think that I can give 1 week's notice as I'm within a 3 month probationary period, but I'm not sure. I'm also terrified of actually doing it, as the management where I work are very aggressive, and I hate conflict. I don't know what to do, and I just want out!!! Please help!!

[ChuffingHell]

Because you're within your probationary period, its likely to be a week.

With regard to actually doing the deed, I would just say its not what you had expected and feel moving on now is the best thing for everybody.

If they really push you about it, I personally feel you should tell them its becausey ou think they're quite aggressive (no one changes if they don't think theres a problem) but its up to you. Make sure you also have a pre-prepared letter with you to give them as written confirmation.

Just remember, however crappy you feel now and however bad you'll feel speaking to your manager, you'll feel a squillion times better after you've done it!!

[saxy_jag]

Sensible advice, ChuffingHell. Just keep calm and if they become aggressive, don't reciprocate - it'll just make you look bad if you do.

I once handed in notice to someone I had decided I really couldn't work with any longer, and I explained in the letter resignation that I was leaving because I felt could no longer work with him. The resignation took him by surprise, but he asked me later if I'd like to discuss it with him. I said there was nothing to discuss, as I'd already said it all in my letter. I have it on good authority he was nearly cacking his pants when I went off for my exit interview (this was NHS - he was a charge nurse). Oh boy, that felt good!!