Handing in your notice - etiquette

I hold so much over my work I think I could walk out and not go back and they would just issue my P45 to me.

I won't be so harsh though unless there is a valid reason, I will be handing my notice in for a month on one payday so that I will still be getting a full months pay still and not screw myself over with wages and money.

Oh your need a big bag too, and 1/2 hour in the stationary cupboard...

[timwilky]

8 weeks is that all.

My original contract stipulated 3 months.

8 weeks is a long time TBH but I guess you wouldn't have a problem shortening that time with you remaining leave like you said Maria.

I too would feel disloyal handing in my notice at my current job as we're looked after quite well here (not your typical public sector organisation) in terms of pay and leave..........but at the end of the day it's up to you to look after yourself.

If I were to hand in my notice I'd talk to my boss about it first, then hand my resignation letter in the same day. I've got a 3 month notice period so I wouldn't feel that guilty as 3 months is a long time to find a replacement, as is 8 weeks in your case.

Good luck!

To do it properly, as others have said, have a chat with your boss, and back it up in writing the same day. Your notice period starts the day you put it in writing.

The last time I handed my notice in, I sat down in a meeting in which they expected me to "justify my employment" - I didn't. Instead, I clarified why this time I was leaving, told them I had an email already typed up ready to send when I got back to my desk, and that I'd be leaving the premesis immediately after the meeting.

During the conversation, they agreed to pay me for the following 4 months, despite my contract having a 4 week notice period.

After leaving the meeting, I had a ride on the bike in the sun. That was probably the happiest ride I've had. The feeling of freedom was immense!

When one of the guys handed in his notice (4 weeks) because of annualised hours he had only 2 weeks notice to work.

If you got 8 weeks i imagine they think they'll replace you in 8 weeks and get you to train them for a week too.

One of the fitters where i work has changed jobs, given 6 weeks notice and guess what? He's not being replaced at all.

if you do a job where there is any danger that you may take business or anything else with you, sales for instance, you may get taken off the premises the minute you hand your notice in.

its worth taking into account that if you work the notice instead of taking leave, you should (may) get paid for outstanding holiday entitlement. Alternatively, if pro rata'd your leave taken is more than your entitlement at that point in time, they may reduce your final pay.

If you're leaving ammicably - just seeking a different opportunity - try and do it calmy (sp) and professionally

You never know when you may come across your manager again and/or need a reference

just tell them you thought of leaving 8 weeks ago