how much notice do i need to give at work?

It's a good courtesy to give an employer 2 weeks notice. That's about average time for them to consider their needs, place an ad, and then interview people for your replacement. Even if there's no binding statement in your employment application about giving notice, it's just good business courtesy.

But then, some people feel that---especially in retail---you should stick it to your boss and the company. That retail isn't worth being courteous. But that's from people that are angry and have an ax to grind.

However, I'm finding more and more . that companies are using a clause that says that either party---you or the employer---can end the employment at any time, for any reason. Meaning that you could walk in the next day for work and they could fire you, just like that.

But it also goes the other way. You could give no notice if you wanted to do that. There's no obligation to either you or the employer. It's kind of a messy way of running business, but then it gives an easy out to mostly the employer to get rid of someone without having to have an actual good reason. But it also allows you to feel free to do as you desire.

But it's still good courtesy, especially if you have a good relationship with your supervisors, to give them notice. And the more notice, even the better.

I think it's okay to use up your sick days and any vacation time you have left. Many people make sure to do that, especially if they have most of it left, because that's paid leave that they haven't used yet.

So if you've got the time, take a day off here and there, leading up to when you're going to be leaving. Some businesses would allow you to take all the extra time off just before you leave, but those kinds of solid businesses are rare. Most of time, you just have to take it, regardless of what they think. But that doens't mean you're cheating them. Unless you are so honorable to consider taking a sick day when you're not physically ill to be a lie. Hey, consider that it's a psychological sick day, and you need to let your MIND get better!!

So it's good courtesy to give 2 wks notice. And don't mind taking a few of sick days or vacation time leading up to that. Nearly everyone will do it the same way, and there's nothing wrong with it, unless you have to schedule the time far in advance. Enjoy the extra time off while you're planning for your new job!! Good luck!!

It is "proper" to give a two weeks notice. But, some of that just depends on your relationship with your boss and company. If you can give two weeks then great...if not, then a week will work too. If you're wanting to use this current company for a reference then I would not use the sick days. You're just going to lose them.

As for the leave...you really need to make sure you will get it in pay. Some companies have it in their hand books that time on the books just disappears when you leave. Check that out for sure. If it looks like you'll lose it then take some vacation and use that up before you quit.

Good Luck

Usually, you give 2 weeks notice, some employers even allow you to use your sick days and actually leave earlier than the 2 weeks, giving you the pay as if you worked the full 2 weeks.

You worked there 2 years, get every last bit of goodness you can before you leave, you deserve it. Just don't burn your bridges if you're planning to list this employer as a reference and you're golden!

Two wks is standard, unless you have a very tight relationship with your boss on a personal level, I wouldn't go above or beyond that, but wouldn't go less either.

Read through your employment contract, it should be stated there. I used to work for a place where 2 mths notice is needed. Ridiculous I know. My sister's was 4 mths!