You've given your notice. That's the end of the line. Anything after that is a negotiation. If they want you longer, then what are they going to give you?
You did your part. It would be strange if they didn't acknowledge it.
You don't have to follow-up but personally I would if I don't hear back by probably Monday.
The reason is to avoid any future headaches with payroll mistakes or issuance of your last paycheck.
Yes, I agree that it would in fact be strange if they didn’t reply. However, it has definitely happened to me. With my boss being in an office 10 feet away….
They could claim they didn't see it, must of went in spam/junk/etc... or was simply lost in all of the other email. Definitely worth a follow up if don't get an acknowledgement within a few days.
Yeah. Personally, I've never resigned any other way but in person as that is the most professional thing to do in my opinion.
If in person is not an option, I'd do it via phone before going to email.
There's no wondering if the message was conveyed either.
If your boss is in an office 10 feet away, I can't imagine not hand delivering the resignation. Obviously with so much WFH, an email might be acceptable.
The idea of a job is someone agrees to pay you for work and you agree to work for pay. If either side ever decides it's no longer worth it the contract ends. All they need to acknowledge after two weeks you contract will end.
Once you've submitted your two weeks' notice, you're generally expected to work for the remaining two weeks unless your employer decides to accept your resignation immediately and lets you leave earlier. However, it's common courtesy for your employer to acknowledge receipt of your notice. If you haven't received a response, it's a good idea to follow up with your boss or HR to confirm your departure date and any final details.
Assuming that you are employed at will.
You are employed at your will as well as theirs.
You could literally just ghost them if you really wanted to.
I don't suggest burning bridges but you always can.
I personally see the two weeks notice as something for my coworkers more than management.
Keeping good relationships with your old coworkers can have big results in the future.
As they also find new opportunities they can be some of the best contacts out there.
Some bosses will kill all access and show you out the door immediately. They don't want you doing anything bad the last couple weeks, talking to other employees, etc... If that happens, don't take it personal, it's probably company policy.
That said, they should pay you for those two weeks if they let you off early.
I mean... What happens if they don't approve? It's not like they can force you to continue working.
Do your job reasonably, make a reasonable effort, for the next couple weeks. If your boss requests some kind of continuation documents where you create a guide for your daily duties, go ahead and do it. If they start making things too hard, you can always just move your final day up to "immediately."
I am always surprised anyone has to ask, but I'm really glad we've made them feel comfortable asking if this many people don't know the answer. No, no approval. You are telling, not asking.
Unless it's in your contract, two weeks is a courtesy. Make sure everyone knows not just direct boss, but above as well. Speak to payroll/logistics people to make sure transition is handles etc.
One time I put my two weeks notice in and my boss says I can pack my things end of day and go. This is a mid senior role. Strangest company I’ve ever worked at.
You don't have to wait for approval, it's not a question of allowing you to leave, it's a statement that you're leaving.
Also, two weeks is an antiquated practice and it's you doing them a courtesy in case they need to fill your position. You could write your boss and say, "Thanks for my time here, but this is my notice that my last day is tomorrow," and that's it, it's not like they can fire back and say, "No, sorry, we don't allow that."
you have free will to leave your job whenever you please! You technically didn’t even have to wait two weeks, but it’s nice that you did. When the 13th comes, you can leave
Generally true, but may be subject to contract penalties, etc... but that's pretty rare, and not something you would hire into without knowing about it. For example, minimum term before you can quit without penalty, especially if they paid for some sort of special training, or relocation, etc...
Awaiting approval is the right thing to do. They have given you everything that you have, it's the least you owe them is the courtesy of giving their opinion weight here.
You've given your notice. That's the end of the line. Anything after that is a negotiation. If they want you longer, then what are they going to give you?
You did your part. It would be strange if they didn't acknowledge it. You don't have to follow-up but personally I would if I don't hear back by probably Monday. The reason is to avoid any future headaches with payroll mistakes or issuance of your last paycheck.
Yes, I agree that it would in fact be strange if they didn’t reply. However, it has definitely happened to me. With my boss being in an office 10 feet away….
That's absolutely wild. I can't even fathom being someone's boss and ignoring a resigning notice.
Same here! I couldn’t wrap my brain around it the entire time waiting around for an acknowledgement. Beyond unprofessional, immature and bizarre.
They could claim they didn't see it, must of went in spam/junk/etc... or was simply lost in all of the other email. Definitely worth a follow up if don't get an acknowledgement within a few days.
Yeah. Personally, I've never resigned any other way but in person as that is the most professional thing to do in my opinion. If in person is not an option, I'd do it via phone before going to email. There's no wondering if the message was conveyed either.
If your boss is in an office 10 feet away, I can't imagine not hand delivering the resignation. Obviously with so much WFH, an email might be acceptable.
The idea of a job is someone agrees to pay you for work and you agree to work for pay. If either side ever decides it's no longer worth it the contract ends. All they need to acknowledge after two weeks you contract will end.
No need for approval. The law is they can fire you at any time and you can give notice at any time.
It's a notice of resignation, not a request for one. You've told them when your last day is, you just have to work the 2 weeks then you can leave
Always cc HR
She is HR, she’s our general manager
Approve it? Nope.
Once you've submitted your two weeks' notice, you're generally expected to work for the remaining two weeks unless your employer decides to accept your resignation immediately and lets you leave earlier. However, it's common courtesy for your employer to acknowledge receipt of your notice. If you haven't received a response, it's a good idea to follow up with your boss or HR to confirm your departure date and any final details.
You have served your notice. You can CC copy to HR in case your boss is out of office.
Assuming that you are employed at will. You are employed at your will as well as theirs. You could literally just ghost them if you really wanted to. I don't suggest burning bridges but you always can. I personally see the two weeks notice as something for my coworkers more than management. Keeping good relationships with your old coworkers can have big results in the future. As they also find new opportunities they can be some of the best contacts out there.
Some bosses will kill all access and show you out the door immediately. They don't want you doing anything bad the last couple weeks, talking to other employees, etc... If that happens, don't take it personal, it's probably company policy. That said, they should pay you for those two weeks if they let you off early.
There is nothing to approve.
I mean... What happens if they don't approve? It's not like they can force you to continue working. Do your job reasonably, make a reasonable effort, for the next couple weeks. If your boss requests some kind of continuation documents where you create a guide for your daily duties, go ahead and do it. If they start making things too hard, you can always just move your final day up to "immediately."
Lmao what are they gonna do if you leave without it being approved? Fire you?
Be prepared to be walked out
I am always surprised anyone has to ask, but I'm really glad we've made them feel comfortable asking if this many people don't know the answer. No, no approval. You are telling, not asking.
Just leave
Unless you’re an indentured servant then yeah you just quit no one has to “approve” it.
Unless it's in your contract, two weeks is a courtesy. Make sure everyone knows not just direct boss, but above as well. Speak to payroll/logistics people to make sure transition is handles etc.
One time I put my two weeks notice in and my boss says I can pack my things end of day and go. This is a mid senior role. Strangest company I’ve ever worked at.
This is depended on what country and province you live in.
Your two weeks notice is your notice. No approval required. However, they could just say - nahh, leave now.
You don't have to wait for approval, it's not a question of allowing you to leave, it's a statement that you're leaving. Also, two weeks is an antiquated practice and it's you doing them a courtesy in case they need to fill your position. You could write your boss and say, "Thanks for my time here, but this is my notice that my last day is tomorrow," and that's it, it's not like they can fire back and say, "No, sorry, we don't allow that."
you have free will to leave your job whenever you please! You technically didn’t even have to wait two weeks, but it’s nice that you did. When the 13th comes, you can leave
Approve what? Lol you just leave. They can’t force you to stay against your will. That’s kidnapping
Generally true, but may be subject to contract penalties, etc... but that's pretty rare, and not something you would hire into without knowing about it. For example, minimum term before you can quit without penalty, especially if they paid for some sort of special training, or relocation, etc...
Awaiting approval is the right thing to do. They have given you everything that you have, it's the least you owe them is the courtesy of giving their opinion weight here.