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Go look up Shauna (Martinez) Weatherly on LinkedIn. She has posted a lot of good info on this kinda thing. You may have to scroll past a few posts to find it. Good luck!!
While you technically don't have to give a two-week notice, I think I’d still give one, just to stay professional. You never know when you might cross paths with your coworkers again or need a reference. It’s always better to leave with dignity.
Always give a 2 week notice. Always. Never burn a bridge
You also don't know what this Administration might do for retaliation if you DON'T give 2 weeks notice.
I'd just walk out and leave.
As a retired Federal employee and manager, I would provide your chain of command the curtesy of at least two weeks notice also within this period you can make sure any benefits you may have acrued to your retirement etc are thoroughly vetted thru HR etc. Plus you can also take any built up sick or annual leave.
Good points espec. w/. HR and accrued benefits, that's if HR hasn't been shown the door yet.
For me it depends on whether the organization has a specific policy regarding notice and how it affects rehire, as well as your intent. If you are trying to send a message, perhaps quitting without notice is the right course. Since employers can terminate you without notice, I feel we need to normalize quitting without notice, not feel obligated to give two weeks notice matter what.
That does however raise the question of what code of conduct or rules are you quitting under? I would personally make sure that if I quit without notice it is specifically linked to a violation of their own policies or labor laws. If you feel the employer has breached your trust, or some rule, absolutely quit without notice; just understand that has the possibility to tarnish your reputation more than theirs.
Be the bigger person. Give 2 weeks.
I suggest you serve your notice period according to your employment contract.. To walk out and leave might have legal implecations. And give you a bad reputation to future employers
It is very unusual in the US to have any employment contracts - employees are generally "at will" and can be terminated for almost any reason without notice and immediately.
I think you should totally keep it classy. Kill them with kindness and give them two weeks.
You will have to give 3 months notice once your appointment has been confirmed. But if it hasn't you may wish to notify the office of your exits. Why because you may have the opportunity of joining a better government office and you previous experience may speak on your behalf
You should just walk out
Give 2 weeks but don’t be surprised if you get walked out on the spot. No buyout offered?
Check to ensure your agency isn't offering VSIP. If eligible you may be able to get up to $25k to voluntarily separate.
I would try and get another job first and then give my two weeks notice even if you do not have to give it. This will probably make both the employer and you feel better about yourselves for parting ways. You may want to ask for references so that you can get your next job.
However, if you do not have another job to go to but still want to leave, it may be good to still give two weeks notice to ease both you and the employer of the impending change. By stopping work all of a sudden, you may lose your sense of purpose that work gives people. In addition, you may need to explain things to family and friends, unless you are able to avoid them altogether.
In case you are facing certain difficulties such as bullying, harassment, or discrimination then you may want to speak with a union or legal representative. Ultimately, what you do depends on your circumstances and your reasons for leaving. You may want to speak with others before making any big decisions. This could include family, friends, counsellors, career advisors, etc. - anybody that you would feel comfortable in speaking with regarding this.
my agency and more specifically my COC was so toxic And mad cause I decided I had enough and gave my two week. They told me not to return and tried shoving me out the door. My agency has a whole process that my COC tried skipping, so no one could talk To me and get my reason for leaving after 7yrs. but still nothing happen to them and HR never followed up on my off boarding process. So I say keep the same energy and do what’s best for you.
I'm so sorry for your experience and I wholeheartedly believe you because I experienced a harsh time after filing an EEO, the department of the Navy HR for the Pacific Northwest retaliated, made allegations against me, investigated me three times for something someone said I had no idea of. Placed me on admin leave, it was brutal. I decided to retire early and now I am working on creating a blog for those impacted by hostile work environment.
You need to refer to your employment contract. Whatever it says in there, you need to abide by. They can come after you. Whether they will, that's another story.
Give the two week notice. Stay professional.
Don't burn any bridges - bureaucrats have long memories. And my guess is most federal employee could be hired by the consulting companies that serve the government that do most of the behind the scenes work. If your name pops up on a proposal, you don't want to be remembered by some GS-15 with an axe to grind.
Hmmm, do they give people a 2 weeks when they fire people?
Keep the same energy.😁😁
But get all the information you need like important numbers, benefits, yadah yadah
I agree and 80% understand (You can never understandwhat a personwent through100%).
My condolences for your mistreatment.
i have one grievance in arbitration, another about to go to arbitration, a formal EEO investigation underway and just filed another grievance.
I'm still waiting on them to fire me, but i have all my important documentation and # just in case. I'm shooting for unemployment, so i cant quit😮💨
I've seen many people walked out with no notice and the environment is heavy in fears and not the love for the job. I have also started to take home my stuff as 7yrs worth of work comfort was there.
What does your contract say?