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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by rKicker, Oct 27, 2022.

  1. rKicker

    rKicker Bobtail Member

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    i just got hired for a new company orientation is in two weeks have already completed everything I need to give my employer a two weeks but I’m afraid I’ll be let go on the spot since I’m still training should I give a two weeks or just call them at the end of the week and say I’m done I need some advice
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I worked for a company like that; if you gave a 2 week notice, you'd be fired immediately.
    You already have a new job locked in, so just quit at the end of the week. If you were going to be fired or laid off, you wouldn't get a 2 week notice.
     
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    Kshaw0960 Road Train Member

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    Never give a 2 weeks notice. I’m always do it by the rules guy but in this industry a 2 weeks notice is a fantasy. I’ve gave 2 weeks notice twice and was immediately fired both times.

    I lived in Maine. Gave a 2 week notice while in Texas. Was immediately routed to drop trailer at Dallas terminal and then was escorted off the property. Had to get that day plane ticket at my expense. Horrible.
     
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    Giving a 2 week notice is a courtesy, but a lot of companies don't extend the same courtesy to drivers. You have to look out for yourself, with that said, your most likely closing that door and they won't take you back. Just something to consider.
     
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    I vote for 1 week notice. You aren't being a scumbag and if they reciprocate by firing you on the spot it will hurt your pocketbook less.
     
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    Guess it depends on your relationship with your current employer. If you don't trust them, don't give notice. If you have a good relationship with them give notice. I suspect since you are still in training you haven't had time to establish a good relationship with them so......do what you think is best
     
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    It depends on your company. I've ALWAYS given 2-4 week notice of leaving and was always allowed to work all of that notice.
     
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    give them two weeks, if they let you go, apply for unemployment.
     
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    Would they give you a two week notice if they fired you? No. So they don’t get one.

    simply put employment is a two way street. As much as they hired you to work for them, you hired them to supply you steady work with a steady paycheck. They can #### can you for no reason with no notice, you can do the same!
     
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    smokey12 Road Train Member

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    Dont give a notice until you are on your load home for your off days and about to pull into your house or terminal. Yea you can volunteer to go back out after your off days but once you give notice you won't be going back out.
     
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