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writes:I work in a small company of 12-14 people. Besides my manager, I'm the only one in my department. There's two other depts. I've been here 9 months. My position requires negotiating rates and contracts, and maintaining a good relationship and constant contact with our suppliers. My manager used to work with me but she's passed most of the responsibilities to me while she focuses in new projects. She's a workaholic and works until late night daily.I enjoy my job but it's time for a change (plus the benefits are very poor). I'm job hunting but when the day comes, how should I approach my manager? It's my first job. Do I give 2 weeks notice or more (if I can)? If the company doesn't replace my position ASAP it will have an immensely negative impact on everyone and company performance. My manager will need to cover for me as nobody else has the resources. Is 2 weeks ok? My mgr praises me all the time. How do I explain I want to leave while maintaining a good relationship?Thank you all. Reply to this Question
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (27 March 2015):
 The rule of thumb is your notice matches your pay schedule. If you get paid every two weeks then two weeks notice. If you get paid once a week then one week notice (but two is being considerate)and so on, I myself get paid monthly so technically I should give a one month notice.
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reader, SensitiveBloke  +, writes (27 March 2015):
 In the UK, companies are obliged to provide employees with a contract which states what the notice period is.
Don't worry about how they will cope if you leave. That's their problem, not yours. We all like to think we're indispensable in our jobs, but the reality is that most companies adapt just fine when someone leaves.
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 March 2015): Thank you all for the helpful responses.
I don't have a job lined up yet, and will only leave when I have one confirmed.
I don't have a contract specifying how long to give notice either.
Now that I think if it 2 weeks sounds fine! Thank you.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (26 March 2015):
 ... But Norway and USA are two very different places, Chigirl...
2 weeks IS standard notice for most positions there. 3 months ?.. maybe if you are the CEO of a big corporation....
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (26 March 2015):
 Your contract should specify this. Standard in Norway is three months notice. Two weeks? Thats a joke. Unless youre not on a contract. Even then Id give AT LEAST a months notice.
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reader, CindyCares +, writes (26 March 2015):
If you do not have a special provision in your contract of employment dealing with notice, a 2 week notice is the recognized norm.
Unless you hold a position that requires a very specialized set of skills, and in this case it would be nice of you ( but not mandatory ) to give more notice.
I'd stay with the 2 week notice. You have only been working there 9 months, it's not like you are flesh and bones of your company yet !
And, it's THEIR ( the company 's management ) responsibility, not yours, either make sure that they never remain understaffed- or, simply deal with it the best they can when they do. It's part of THEIR job.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (26 March 2015):
 I think that the more notice you can give them the better.
However if you think they are going to make your life difficult when you give notice then the less you give may be better.
Two weeks as long as they are behaving professionally is the minimum I would give them.
Do you think you can give 4-6 weeks so they can hire a new person for you to train and transition? are you willing to do that? will it be comfortable then? it will depend on how the employer reacts. If you give 4 weeks or more and they get nasty about it, then you can revise it as needed.
BTW you moving on is probably common and leaving them without help if you give them notice is not your problem or concern.
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (26 March 2015):
 Do you not have a contract?
And do you already have a new job lined up?
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