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[Closed] When to give notice in?

lunge · 2020-10-20T09:21:24Z

A question re. the timing of giving notice in. I've been offered a job, I have the offer in writing and have returned the contract, all good. The offer is subject to some basic vetting (financial history, references, usual stuff), which should be done by early next week. There's nothing there that will trip me up, I've messaged my referees and they're all good, my credit score is fine, I don't see any issues at all there. Now normally, irrelevant of that, I'd not give notice in until the checks were back just to be safe. However, mid this week I have my 6 month review which will put my notice up from 1 week to 3 months. I see no reason why I won't get through this, I've done a competent enough job in my time there. I've tried putting the review off for a few days but my boss is adamant is needs doing this week and, in the current climate, I can't book double book myself with meetings as no-one is doing anything face-to-face at the moment. This leaves me with a dilemma. Do I give notice in the review, before the checks come back and do what is likely the more professional move? Plus it means I can start the new job sooner. Or do I basically lead my boss on that I'll be there long term, then give notice next week, hoping he'll let me go on 1 weeks and not the contracted 3 months? Not professional and it's doesn't sit overly well with me. I moving industry so it's unlikely I'll cross paths with my current boss again, though I've always prided myself on not being a dick at work. My new boss is saying that the vetting is nothing at all and no-one fails it. Help!

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chewkw

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OP,

Just remember to say "it's not you, it's me ..."

Actually just tell them honestly and everyone can move on.

Posted : 20/10/2020 11:21 pm

TiRed

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8 employees - I’d be honest with the owner. Thank them for the opportunity. Explain the circumstances and tell him you’ll help with finding your replacement.

If they are decent, they’ll understand. If they aren’t decent, you’ll be leaving anyway one way or another!

Posted : 21/10/2020 9:25 am

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