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Can you leave early after giving your two-weeks notice?
Asked by shellzwhip03
I have my two weeks notice on Dec. 31 and my last day would be Jan. 11th. Is there anything that says I can't leave early and how would I do it?
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Ask your employer if they want you to work your notice, if they say yes, they need you to stay, if they say its up to you , They have it covered. If you can hang in there you will probably be better off!
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yeah you can leave but they wouldnt have to pay you for your week in advance assuming you did one, read your contract
Answered by Peter Pan Peanut Butter Alert!
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you can leave early, but it's not cool to your current employer. plus, they might give you a neg reference in the future...
Answered by bubbas
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You shouldn't.... Depeending on where you work they may not schedule you at all or atleast not as much.
Answered by aciapiacommunity
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You could simply not show up. It is not professional and may come back to haunt you in the future.
Answered by gator_ce
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just quit
i did it once and they said i could never work there again though
think about it
Answered by Alex M
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It depends on a few things -- are there any laws regarding that? Do you want to be able to get a good reference from that employer in the future?
You might want to talk to the employer about it -- perhaps they'd be happy to see you go earlier?
Answered by Susan B
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in maryland there is at will employment-you can leave w/o a reason w/o notice and the employer can fire you at any time. I guess it would depend on your state but it is still polite to give two weeks notice.
Answered by arthompson0705
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Don't leave early. One of the common questions asked by employers checking references is "Did they work through their notice period."
It's only two weeks. Suck it up and stay.
Answered by heart o' gold
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Yeah you can leave early. The only thing is you would probally get a bad reference from that job when you apply anywhere else.
Answered by Jester
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I would say " This job isn't working out for me and I am letting you know after today (my shift) It will be my last day here" That is simple, polite and fair.
Answered by mom of one child
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If you plan to get any pay for comp or vacation time, you wont get it if you dont fulfill the two week obligation. If that does not matter to you, then just leave. I debated this heavily once many years ago. I decided to blow the job off. I hated it. No major repercussions, but I would never do it now.
Answered by mariebear
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you can leave whenever you want to. its just that after giving your notice, thats what your promised you would work and leaving before that date will give you a bad rep. so if you want to use them as a recommendation, i would stick out till your 2 weeks are up.
Answered by ssteffen0033
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of course you can just not come in to work. This is a free country, you know.
and your old employer would then be free to tell the truth to any future inquiry and say that you left without notice and in possession of company property [the keys, if you have any] -- which might be a bit difficult if this new position doesn't work out too well, now mightn't it?
Answered by Spock (rhp)
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yes most people end up leaving early, but it might not look good on your resume.
Answered by jacsrbetter2
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You can leave anytime you want. There is no contract signed in blood here. The only concern is, do you want to leave on bad terms, or would you rather leave with some class, and always be able to depend on them for reference or otherwise...
If things are too much to handle, pick up your things, and apologize, and leave. Be careful to get your paycheck first though!! Some employers will try and dupe you out of it later. If you tell them you are never coming back, they are legally bound to pay you what they owe you up until the second you walk out...
Answered by Ricco J
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Many companies won't hold employees to the two week notice. You might just come right out and ask them if they need you for the full period, or if they would be willing to let you go ahead and leave prior to that. Often to save money they will do so, unless they are counting on your work product for a major project or something.
Also, if you have any sick or personal days, vacation time, or comp time on the books, you may be able to use this prior to your leave instead of collecting additional money for it after you leave. That would depend on your company policy--check with the human resources person to find out how it would apply to your situation.
In a high-turnover, entry-level, and/or minimum wage situation, the two week notice may or may not always apply either, but just keep in mind that if you want a good reference from this employer or if you feel that your path may ever cross any of your supervisors again in this field or in your community, it's better not to burn bridges or leave on bad terms!
Answered by arklatexrat
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you can leave early but you have to pay the basic salary for that week
Answered by Jona
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You could leave, but don't do it, as it is not worth the risk. What risk? Whatever we do goes with us forever. Maybe one day you will look for a new job, and on your application you write this ex-company as having worked there. Thus, you will need this ex-boss or company, and if your record indicates you broke your contract, it could influence the potential new boss's decision on whether or not to hire you.
I think you could stick it out for another week out of your lifetime.
Answered by Mr. Prefect
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That is the point..you gave a promise to work 2 weeks so you work that 2 weeks. It will go back quickly. You may be asked to clear up your business during that time or train a replacement. Business courtesy reccommends that you do this as a mature worker. Your employer does not have to give you a good reference if you break your word..but by law they can not state why you left..just that you did work for them. I suggest that you pull up your boots straps and end this position on the best conditions you can.
Answered by Kay
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of course you can. good luck trying to come back.
Answered by Benzo
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