2 weeks notice

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  1. Thull

    Thull Medium Load Member

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    ive always been taught to give a job 2 weeks notice before you quit “in case” you want to return later. How does this apply to trucking? Do you give 2 weeks notice? What’s the best way to leave a job on good terms in case you want to return? Thanks
     
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  3. Kstrong86

    Kstrong86 Medium Load Member

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    It works the same way. If you have a good company right now but want to explore options and have the possibility to come back then you want to put in two weeks. Life is full of surprises and you never want to burn bridges. Never know when you might need them in the future. Also the new company you are thinking about going to re-iterate to them that you need to put a two week notice in. It shows you have respect for an employer and if you just up and quit, in the back of their minds they will think you might do the same thing to them and might not look at you as good candidate for their company. Just my opinion.
     
  4. fargonaz

    fargonaz Road Train Member

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    I'v been screwed every time(twice) I gave 2 weeks to a trucking company.
     
  5. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    Well I am at a bottom feeder so not sure it would be good to give 2 week notice.
     
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  6. Thull

    Thull Medium Load Member

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    Wow !
    :eek:
     
  7. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    I never gave 2 weeks at any job I've ever had. I'm about one of the best employees someone can find. But when I decide I am done, I am done. I only regret the last time I did it, before I made the decision to fire up my own authority. I regret it because I said I would do the next load, and at the last minute I said heck with this. My most unprofessional moment in trucking. I regret giving my word then going back on it the most. I wouldn't want someone to do that to me.
     
  8. 06driver

    06driver Road Train Member

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    You can only control your actions and character.

    Give the notice but be fully prepared to be fired on the spot.
     
  9. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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    Situational dependent. Some places will tell you to leave the minute you put your notice in while others will be glad you gave them a heads up. If you've been working somewhere long enough, odds are you'll already know whether notice is a good idea or not.
     
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  10. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    If I quit, I wouldn’t return. Ever. Even if I liked the job. If it were a job that I even had the notion of going back to it, I wouldn’t quit.

    You’re wanting to step up and try new things but you are worried about whether or not things will go well at the new gig? Worried about striking out?

    Well, want to hit a home run? Don’t worry about the ‘what ifs’ and aim for the upper deck.


    I’ve never worked out a notice, but like I said, I never return.

    Btw, where’s your next gig, Mr @Thull ?
     
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  11. Thull

    Thull Medium Load Member

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    I’m going with a Local Oil/Fuel company. Pay is ok but will get better, benefits a awesome! Hard to say no. I love my current job working for Dupre Logistics but my time here has come to an end. I feel like you do in the sense if I ever leave a job
     
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