Burning Bridges

[Dave-n-Oksana 49]

Here's the situation, in June I was laid off from a company I had enjoyed working for for 3 years. I was given a small severence and with the current economic and job situation I was in a panic to find a new job.

One month later after submitting my resume to over a hundred businesses, I received one interview. The company was offering much less than I had been earning, but it was better than unemployment so I took the position.

From the 1st day here, I have never felt comfortable, and the owner of the company has thrown many angry tirades towards everyone for the smallest of issues.

I have now been offered a better position at a different company with better pay, and they want me to start working ASAP.

So do I just walk away without notice and tell my current employer that I will not be returning, or spend 2 weeks in hell counting the days?

Just a clarification, my current position has a total of 6 employees (including myself and the owner) and the new company is a world wide organization, working for a former co-worker who I have always enjoyed working with in the past.

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

Walk away...

[Guinness 3]

Run don't walk to the nearest exit u owe them nothing.

Maybe if it was the previous company. But not this new one

Here's the situation, in June I was laid off from a company I had enjoyed working for for 3 years. I was given a small severence and with the current economic and job situation I was in a panic to find a new job.

One month later after submitting my resume to over a hundred businesses, I received one interview. The company was offering much less than I had been earning, but it was better than unemployment so I took the position.

From the 1st day here, I have never felt comfortable, and the owner of the company has thrown many angry tirades towards everyone for the smallest of issues.

I have now been offered a better position at a different company with better pay, and they want me to start working ASAP.

So do I just walk away without notice and tell my current employer that I will not be returning, or spend 2 weeks in hell counting the days?

Just a clarification, my current position has a total of 6 employees (including myself and the owner) and the new company is a world wide organization, working for a former co-worker who I have always enjoyed working with in the past.

[fozzie 41]

They wouldn't do you the same courtesy so get out immediately.

[Nica_In_Love 98]

If you don't feel comfortable from the start, chances are that it won't get any better. Times are tough, so I would take the new offer.

Edit: typo

Edited September 15, 2011 by Nica_In_Love

[Dave-n-Oksana 49]

If you don't feel comfortable from the start, chances are that it won't get any better. Times are tough, so I would take the new offer.

Edit: typo

Oh I am taking the new offer.

I have just been debating on giving 2 weeks notice. It's not like I will be coming back to this company ever again, and I sure won't be using them as references.

[Nica_In_Love 98]

Oh I am taking the new offer.

I have just been debating on giving 2 weeks notice. It's not like I will be coming back to this company ever again, and I sure won't be using them as references.

I see. Well, a while ago I was at a job I hated for 2 1/2 weeks but I had to quit (I really wanted to, as well). I could only work for a week after giving notice and I never used them as reference either. If the new job wants you to start ASAP, then go ahead and simply resign and leave. I wish you the best of luck!

[Golden Gate 530]

Oh I am taking the new offer.

I have just been debating on giving 2 weeks notice. It's not like I will be coming back to this company ever again, and I sure won't be using them as references.

I quit a job right during a staff meeting, got my stuff out of my desk, and left!

[slim 1,514]

With a small company, you never know how they're going to react anyway. You could get the boss throwing stuff at you and cursing you on the way out or you could get a raise. "We need you to stay. We need you $XXX,XXX much!"

Some small businesses will fire you on the spot when you put in your notice. Unless it's required, a two week notice is not much of a standard like it used to be - especially in this economy.

If I were in your position I'd tell the new company I could start on a Monday and I'd tell the current company on the Friday before. Have a sit down with the boss and just say, "I've received a better offer and they want me to start immediately so this will be my last day. I really appreciate the opportunity you've given me here and I wish you luck in the future. Thanks."

I know it seems like you're burning a bridge but really, the whole two weeks notice thing is outdated. And, if you don't like that job anyway, why are you still there? I know it's the only job out there but in all seriousness... it's just money. Why do we put up with BS for money? Don't do it anymore. Take the job you don't mind doing and run with it. Don't look back. Don't worry about the "what if" because do you really want to go back working there anyway?

Good luck!

[rsn 135]

You never know who you will run into from this company later when you are looking for your next job. It's in very poor taste to not give notice, no matter what. taking the classy and professional route will never hurt you, but not doing so just may come back to bite you.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

What's two weeks?

I'd offer two weeks if it were me.

He might toss you out anyway.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Here's the situation, in June I was laid off from a company I had enjoyed working for for 3 years. I was given a small severence and with the current economic and job situation I was in a panic to find a new job.

One month later after submitting my resume to over a hundred businesses, I received one interview. The company was offering much less than I had been earning, but it was better than unemployment so I took the position.

From the 1st day here, I have never felt comfortable, and the owner of the company has thrown many angry tirades towards everyone for the smallest of issues.

I have now been offered a better position at a different company with better pay, and they want me to start working ASAP.

So do I just walk away without notice and tell my current employer that I will not be returning, or spend 2 weeks in hell counting the days?

Just a clarification, my current position has a total of 6 employees (including myself and the owner) and the new company is a world wide organization, working for a former co-worker who I have always enjoyed working with in the past.

Bye.

You have been there two months that kind of thing just vanishes anyway. I am all for giving notices to people I work for particularly when it has been a generally good relationship but if that has been his attitude all along I would have to consider him lucky that I didn't walk out earlier.

[MyLittlePony 340]

Run run run run away.

[Empress of Groovy 373]

It would be a discourtesy to your current employer to just walk away. Leaving a job graciously is always advantageous. You never know when your path might cross with a former colleague or boss. Also, any new employer would look favorably on you showing consideration for your former employer. Even though you hate the place and can't wait to high-tail it outta there, I'd take the professional route. If they decide to show you the door, you've got a two-week vacation!

[luckytxn 2,264]

Walk away.