Two week notice?

Decent company?

I thought I worked for a decent company... Until I wanted to quit.

 

I would like to put this in here, as I've been on the flip side of this coin. I had a minor collision less than 200 miles from my home terminal. I was told at the time 'Don't worry about it, just keep on going.' I dropped that load, picked up another one for about 50 miles from another terminal they had. When I dropped that one, they told me to bring the tractor into the terminal. This was a week later, and on the other side of the country from my home terminal. They then proceeded to tell me that I was being terminated for the collision, I had two hours to empty the truck and get off their property. I had 30 bucks left in my wallet. Fortunately I had an aunt in the area willing to take a weekend to bring me halfway back home, and a friend willing to meet me and bring me the other half. Say what you will about if I should be in a truck, but making me drive across the country for another week after the fact before pulling me out is definitely crossing a line.

 

That it is,my lawyer told me to contact them if the company I sued lies to an employer so I don't get hired.But the sad thing is how are we going to know that,recruiters aren't going to tell you what your past employer said.Concerning post#38,how many yrs have you been retired?Things have changed a lot and not for the better.Companies could care less about a 2 week notice.If your company treats you right then its the right thing to give them a 2 week notice but if just the opposite they don't deserve a 2 week notice because chances are they will make your last 2 weeks with them a living nitemare.Heres an example,the company I sued I did give a 2 week notice but the boss had different plans and fired me at the receiver even though he promised id get home so I could clean trk and drop my dog off.Instead he fires me.I got him for wrongful termination.So if he was to tell an employer I got terminated I could sue him once again but who knows what he says.So I don't trust companies honoring a 2 week notice.

 

My 1st T/T job, I was afraid to tell my boss I was quitting. Even though I hated the job, the boss was one of the coolest bosses I think I ever worked for and I knew he would be upset. Finally, got the nerve to tell him,( which he was upset) and on my LAST day, I hooked on to a wagon with 1 set of duels frozen, not turning. I noticed it right away, but by the time I got turned around to go back to the yard to get the torch, ( maybe a mile) I ground 2 flat spots in the tires. I felt terrible and offered to pay for the tires out of my last check, but the boss wouldn't hear of it. He was a great guy.

 

Giving a weeks notice is just the right thing to do ,...just explain that to your new boss ,im sure they will understand
Also leaving on a good note is way better , even if you have to fake it , as a professional you learn to shuck & jive while you look for the back door , and remember DON'T BE IN A BIG HEATED RUSH TO QUITE !!! ,do yourself a favor and take the time to research a companies track record before you waste more time & job history ....i know there are cases where the driver can't afford to wait financially or be able to stomach another day , but in the long run will come out on top if they stick to the superflow with a smile & some wd40 plan for exodus ....one weeks notice is the right thing to do

 

Put the two week notice in writing & keep a receipt. (keep it simple)

 

Giving a weeks notice is just the right thing to do ,...just explain that to your new boss ,im sure they will understand
Also leaving on a good note is way better , even if you have to fake it , as a professional you learn to shuck & jive while you look for the back door , and remember DON'T BE IN A BIG HEATED RUSH TO QUITE !!! ,do yourself a favor and take the time to research a companies track record before you waste more time & job history ....i know there are cases where the driver can't afford to wait financially or be able to stomach another day , but in the long run will come out on top if they stick to the superflow with a smile & some wd40 plan for exodus ....one weeks notice is the right thing to do

 

[QUOTE="semi" retired;4349243]Hi 315, got that right, or will give you crappy loads, or sometimes nothing at all. Seems like they sure take it personally when you quit. (Like they're the only game in town). I gave 2 weeks notice at my union job ( I know, I realize the irony of that statement, why would someone quit a union job, long story), but generally gave a weeks notice, and sometimes didn't even wait that out, as I usually had another job waiting anyway. When I quit the company I had my truck leased to, I called them on a Monday, and said my plate is in the mail, adios.[/QUOTE]

This.

If you have a better job, or one that makes you happier go to that job and don't worry.

 

It will look better for you to give notice, JMO, company you leaving more than likely not care to much, but would probably appreciate the notice, perspective employer would rather see you gave notice to previous employer, than just up and quit, gives them the thought would do the same to them

 

2 week notice is appropriate and professional. Doesn't matter what others think. Be professional and keep your dignity. t's become a custom, Becker said, and is a good business practice. Many employers are grateful for the two-week transition period and keep their employees working until the end. And employees who do it generate good will, can finish their assignments and maybe get a recommendation down the line.