How much notice would you give?

[Halfasianmomma]

Here's my situation:
Been working for my boss as a perm FT assistant for 1.5 years now.
Just got informed yesterday that he's "dissatisfied with aspects of our relationship" and wants another assistant (i.e. he's become forgetful and has decided to blame his forgetfulness on me).
Then I met with HR who told me that I'm to stay working for my boss for another week after which point I will be replaced and then offered various available assignments. If don't like what's offered, I remain a floater until something comes along that I like.

All this considered, I'm thinking of leaving. Generally, I would want to give 2 week's notice, but seeing as my boss just "gave me the boot", I'm wondering if 2 days would suffice. I don't think he'd give me a stellar reference letter at this point anyhow.

Legally speaking, the provincial Labour Law code states that an employee should give their employer "reasonable notice", but no specific time frame is specified.

Input anyone?

[Ola_]

That is disappointing. But why not stay for a week and see if you like any of the other assignments? You may even like them better, and if not you can leave then.

[Halfasianmomma]

Yes, that's the plan. Stay the week, see what's being offered, and if I don't like anything, remain in the pool while I look for a job. I don't have the luxury of quiting and then looking. I need the income. However, considering how I've been treated, I'm feeling less loyal than I was a week ago.

[GuildJenn]

I totally understand the urge but I'd counsel you to take the high road and stay at least one week & possibly the two. Word does get around and HR is often who gives out references and they'll only really have the info they have like...how much notice you gave. It's one of those things where it's probably not worth the (small) chance it would come back to haunt you.

Sorry you are having to deal with this!

[pumpkin]

Given the circumstances I would stay until you find another job. At that time
I probably wouldn't feel bad about only giving one weeks notice instead of the traditional two.
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[HappyMommy2]

Definitely stay and check out the floating assignments. It might be a blessing in disguise!

I'm sure your pride is hurt, but do not quit!!! If they lay you off, you can get weekly unemployment checks. If you quit, you usually can't get unemployment. Make sure if they do decide to let you go, that they will be approving your unemployment status. I wish that I knew that severance packages were negotiable when I got laid off!!

If you do find another better job, try to give as much notice as possible, but at least two weeks.

[Super~Single~Mama]

I'm with everyone else. I know you from the single parenting board, and finding jobs is hard enough.

However, once you actually get offered something else, I would feel free to give 1 week's notice.

[Ellien C]

It sounds to me like they've already given you notice that you aren't needed/wanted where you are, so you'd be within your rights to give no notice and just leave.

But is that really what you want to do? I think it's great that they are offering to keep you on in the pool. Use them!

[JudiAU]

I'd keep the job because the economy is lousy. So what if your boss doesn't think it is working out? It sounds like there are other people there. At my law firm, it isn't uncommon to take a bit of time to find a good pairing. No one looks down on the secretary for it. And the firm *needs* floaters anyway. If they didn't think the quality of your work was high, they would be trying to fire you, and they are not. If you need the job, don't be proud about it. Finish the week, and take the opportunities on offer. You might find someone much better.

If you aren't willing to stay, then two weeks notice is the usual professional choice. Frankly, anything else burns your bridges in a big way.

[busymama77]

Originally Posted by pumpkin

Given the circumstances I would stay until you find another job. At that time
I probably wouldn't feel bad about only giving one weeks notice instead of the traditional two.
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[lunarlady]

I would stay. They said "someone comes along that YOU like" which shows that 1) they know who the a$$ is in this situation and 2) they value you as an employee. Wait and see. Look for something else but don't leave until you have it in pocket. Looking while you still gave a paycheck is much less stressful than needing something and nor finding it. If you find something, give two weeks if at all possible. If you are a floater, you could ask HR if it would be okay to do one week as they might not mind so much in that situation. But be willing to give two. Less burns bridges.