anyone know how to wriggle out of this? can you? what can they do to you if you **** it off? i've been giving my notice period as 2 months when applying for jobs and have been told by one company that this was too long for them, what they dont know is that my notice period is actually 3 months is there anyway i can shorten this? i was just going to wait till i got something then ask then if it could be a bit shorter but now i'm just thinking about putting it down as a month and only giving them that much. 3 ****ing months ffs!
Hmmm, they are bastards really as if you do not fulfil the proper notice period and go to them then it also gives them the impression that you don't mind ****ing your current employer for a new employer - and then again if you don't **** your current employer then you don't get the job. You could put it to your new employer like this "I want the job and I will try to negotiate a shorter notice period with my current employer, but only on the understanding that I might not be succesful in the negotiation and I may have to fulfil this notice period and you will still employ me if this happens." That way you are showing you are keen for the new job, but not at the cost of your own professionalism.
they could in theory charge you 3 months wages for not seeing out your notice, and also refuse to give you a reference. So at least make sure you arn't owed any holiday days before you quit as you won't get em.
yeah, tbh i'm pretty sure if i sit down and talk to them about it they will be reasonable and give me some leeway. its a small company (hence the long notice period) but because of this its a pretty informal working environment. although i'd decided to move earlier they're moving into edinburgh town centre in a couple of months which will mean i'm leaving the house at 0630 and getting back in at 2000 every day as well as costing me a bit more in travel so i'm sure they'll understand my reasons for leaving i ****ing hate looking for work.
A 3 month notice period probably suggests you're quite high up and your current company will be wanting rid of you quickly for 2 reasons. 1) You know where the bodies are buried 2) You could poach other staff Most companies are happy to come to an arrangement over notice, I'd have a friendly chat There is also the option of "gardening leave" which I hear is going down well at Snake Mountain
The guy I used to work with told me the best way to get out of working a notice period is go to a market at lunch and buy the biggest, ugliest, smelliest fish you can find. Then when your in work slap the boss around the face with aforementioned fish My notice period is one month Everyone heres period is that
It will be negotiable. You can walk out today if you want - chances are your company wont sue you over it - however they will be the ones writing your reference for your new employer - it would be advisable to ask first therefore. Best option is to tell new employer one month notice. Then hand in your notice. Hope that the reference is requested and sent within that month - then leave. reference will have been done so you have nothing to lose
yeah, i havent told them i'm looking for anything yet but will do in the next couple of wks so it doesnt catch them by suprise. tbh though there's **** all out there and i think i've applied for maybe 4 jobs i've actually wanted in the last 2-3 monts
mines is 3 month as well puts a lot of employers off!!! but as u say - ****in no decent jobs out there that i want to jump ship for!
