In my position, how would you handle giving a two week notice?

[Nepa1990]

I had a thread running here, roughly a month ago concerning my occupational exposure to fiberglass insulation. Most replies consisted of “run now” and “contact OSHA asap”.

I contacted OSHA, and the employer bullshitted their way around the claim stating that they have done in-house testing and no protective equipment was needed, yada yada. Quitting immediately without anything lined up just wasn’t an option, as I couldn’t survive the financial hit.

I never furthered the issue, because I have already checked out of the job mentally. I have discussed the issue with co-workers and I’m left with not much more than a shrug. Hey, the saying goes “You can lead a horse to water….”

Thankfully, I’ve landed another gig that is very promising, but it’s an overnight shift which sucks (7pm-7am). My effective start date is the 31st of this month. I would like to leave my current job with grace (as much as they disregard employee health) as best I can. I just no longer have any interest in going back another day.

Coming home covered in glass fibers, bringing them into your vehicle & home isn’t much of interest to me any longer. I have been with this employer for four years now, and aside from all of this I greatly respect the relationships I have built with the people I work with.

How would all of y’all go about resigning in grace, given my situation?

I appreciate any and all suggestions, just please keep them appropriate to the situation. Thanks.

 

[Basher]

Aside from just being honest with them about you being done with the hazards of the job, you could tell them an opportunity that better matches your needs and goals arose and you siezed the opportunity. They don’t need all the details, just submit your two weeks, thank them for the opportunity to learn and grow, and move on. If you don’t intend on going back, there’s no need to kiss ass when you leave.

 

[37L1]

Just tell them the truth, just about what you wrote here:

I have been with this employer for four years now, and aside from all of this I greatly respect the relationships I have built with the people I work with.

 

[Mordamer]

Right up a simple two weeks notice letter. Hand it to your boss. Write thank you letters to any and all employees/management you worked with a lot and had relationships with telling them that you are grateful for their help in making a living there. Leave and never speak evil of them again.

 

[96coal449]

You're a little more graceful than I.
I care nothing of a place of employment that disregards my health, for their own capital gains.

 

[Forrest84]

They don’t GAF about you don’t waste your effort caring about them simple as that

 

[Nepa1990]

You're a little more graceful than I.
I care nothing of a place of employment that disregards my health, for their own capital gains.

It’s more so toward my coworkers than corporate themselves. I’ve built great friendships who would, without a doubt provide a professional reference if needed in the future.

 

[UNRL Ghandi]

Don't give them more than the standard two weeks notice. Anything more just drags on and does zero for goodwill. I know this from experience. Best to just bounce.

 

[SQ54]

Don’t give two weeks notice. Their reply will likely be, “Why don’t you make it today?” meaning, gtf out!

 

[UKDslayer]

Didn't catch the last thread..but make sure everything is documented - i.e. photos of fiberglass on person etc. IMHO worth to see a pulmonologist now. There are lots of lawyer sharks in this field that could probably refer you lol. Problem is, by the time you have sequelae of injury you would have been long gone from employment.
IMHO always best to leave employer on PC terms and give two weeks. Especially if you need to sue them later.

 

[Ravenworks]

Don't talk about them at your new job.

 

[Maggot]

Normally, to a good, or even decent employer, Id write a nice letter thanking them for the opportunity to work. Considering they DGAF about you or your health, Id leave something like this.

 

[hlee]

Roll into the parking lot blasting “Take this Job and Shove it.” Cut some donuts in the lamdscaping and do a burnout back out through the gate. Bonus points if you get squirrelly and side swipe the boss’s vehicle.

 

[BAMCIS]

Were you blow fiber glass in new buildings?
Only ask,,most I knew that were doing that,wore resperators,tyvek suits.
But that was new commercial building.

Even told the rest of us when they were doing that.

If they weren't providing these.
Yes I quit,,2 week notice.
As others said....

 

[gigamortis]

I usually give a bad employer a 2-day notice. As in, "2-day is my last day". You can bet your ass that if they wanted to fire you, there wouldn't be a notice given to you. Someone famous once said "You get the best light from a burning bridge".

 

[seanh]

I had a thread running here, roughly a month ago concerning my occupational exposure to fiberglass insulation. Most replies consisted of “run now” and “contact OSHA asap”.

I contacted OSHA, and the employer bullshitted their way around the claim stating that they have done in-house testing and no protective equipment was needed, yada yada. Quitting immediately without anything lined up just wasn’t an option, as I couldn’t survive the financial hit.

I never furthered the issue, because I have already checked out of the job mentally. I have discussed the issue with co-workers and I’m left with not much more than a shrug. Hey, the saying goes “You can lead a horse to water….”

Thankfully, I’ve landed another gig that is very promising, but it’s an overnight shift which sucks (7pm-7am). My effective start date is the 31st of this month. I would like to leave my current job with grace (as much as they disregard employee health) as best I can. I just no longer have any interest in going back another day.

Coming home covered in glass fibers, bringing them into your vehicle & home isn’t much of interest to me any longer. I have been with this employer for four years now, and aside from all of this I greatly respect the relationships I have built with the people I work with.

How would all of y’all go about resigning in grace, given my situation?

I appreciate any and all suggestions, just please keep them appropriate to the situation. Thanks.

When companies fire people do they give them 2 weeks notice.

Just walk the fuck out, don't come back, don't use them on your resume...just leave.

 

[Franko]

I live in the White Collar world but here it goes:

1. Give your written two week notice
2. Make it plain and simple. You are moving on because you have found a job that better fits your current needs and goals
3. Make copies of any important things (e.g., your employee handbook) prior to giving notice
4. Don't insult anyone or step on any toes. Be polite but firm.
5. Don't badmouth anyone or say anything controversial. The only thing that matters about a potential exit interview is getting out without burning bridges.

Move on and don't look back. Good luck!

 

[Bourbon_and_Bullets]

Only advice.

Don’t burn bridges.

 

[seanh]

Only advice.

Don’t burn bridges.

This isn't a bridge he needs. It's not like they're gonna give him this glorious send off letter that he can keep it on file.

 

[502Chevelle]

Burning bridges? I don’t mind swimming if the bridge was fucked up to begin with. May sound harsh, but you know what I mean.

 

[Expert684]

Don’t burn bridges! I left a job I had for 26 years. Told them thanks for the opportunity! Called me up a year after I started my company, signed a 5 year contract for our services, then paid me an ass ton of money!

 

[Bourbon_and_Bullets]

Burning bridges? I don’t mind swimming if the bridge was fucked up to begin with. May sound harsh, but you know what I mean.

I do.

i’m also in a white color sector and landed my dream job after leaving a toxic environment when someone from that sucky company needed someone dependable a few years later In a different role.

in general, taking the high road sucks to swallow. But, you can control how you act on your way out.

 

[Bourbon_and_Bullets]

Don’t burn bridges! I left a job I had for 26 years. Told them thanks for the opportunity! Called me up a year after I started my company, signed a 5 year contract for our services, then paid me an ass ton of money!

Exactly, my ex company now pays me as a contracting company and the money is 2x as good as when i was their employee.

 

[TXAZ]

As others have said, take the high road and don’t burn bridges, regardless if your boss is a prick.
I’ve managed quite a few people over 40 years. Keep YOUR BEST INTEREST at heart when you leave by present a positive attitude in your letter of resignation. (It’s going to be around for a long time after you leave or want a referral or employment check. That means play the game…

1) You are going to an excellent opportunity, not leaving a sucky company.
2) Take the high road and remember it’s a small world, where leaving on a negative note can bite you later.
3) Be gracious and stay above the petty-ness.


Example:

Bob,
I appreciate all the opportunities that have been afforded me at Holsom Insulation over the past 5 years. An opportunity has been offered to me that allows me to spend more time with my family and a path towards management / senior operator / head welder / whatever.
I have accepted their offer. This letter constitutes my two weeks notice, with my last day being February 6 2022.

Sincerely
Jack

Why be kind and complimentary and not pointing out their deficiencies? Because how you leave is how your going to be remembered. May not be important today but in the future your likely to run into some former coworkers or someone in your current chain of command who are in hiring positions.
Many hiring managers (and I) don’t have a problem calling someone I know at your last employer (or 3 employers ago) and asking about you, or getting them to talk to their HR and getting feedback.
So don’t lay a land mine for your future self.

True story: In my first professional job 1979 at a semiconductor plant, John, a year ahead of me, was the undisputed lead and expert on our team.
A year into the job we got a new boss who came from a competitor. Same place John was previously at…….
Upon leaving this previous employer, John told his boss Frank FU on his way out since they wouldn’t meet the salary the new company offered.
On our new boss’ first day, Frank, one and same, introduced himself to each of us, telling John “it’s a small world”. John looks embarrassed. John’s phone rings as if on cue. He feels saved. It’s HR wanting him to come check his personal file. In reality, John gets fired by Frank as a condition of Frank moving over.

Good luck

 

[Sean the Nailer]

I too am an advocate of 'not burning bridges' because no matter what you do in the future, this will ALWAYS be on your 'work history'. Like it or not, it IS an experience you have now.

And to that, for actual jobs (career) and such, I personally have found it best to give a month's notice in writing, explaining specifically that this is to give THEM time to find someone, and then gives me a few weeks to train them.

In my own work history, I haven't left a place that specifically hasn't wanted me back. It REALLY helps in a job interview, when the interviewer says that "he (the reference) said that if I don't hire you, that your job is waiting here for you to come back because we had to fire the guy that they tried replacing you with...."

Says a lot right there. Doesn't mean that you EVER have to step foot in the place again. But your work history travels with you ONLY for this life-time. Not the next one. (pun intended)

 

[mgoodrich]

Check the terms of your employment with them.

When I was laid off from my last company, they did not give me a 2 week notice, I was out that day I was served notice. I believe it was called something like "employed at will".

If that is the case, you do not need to give a 2 week notice as a curtsy.

 

[seanh]

Don’t burn bridges! I left a job I had for 26 years. Told them thanks for the opportunity! Called me up a year after I started my company, signed a 5 year contract for our services, then paid me an ass ton of money!

Your experience doesn't apply here Your ex does not apply here.

This is a situation where a company is purposely putting employee health at risk for their own profit… and those are the people that you want to work with? Are you fucking stupid or are you fucking retard. If they're gonna do this to their own employees it means that you can't trust their work product.

 

[Jrb572]

I agree with not burning bridges.

But I never understand why you are supposed to give them two weeks notice. They do not give you two weeks to find another job if they decide to let you go.

I worked for a place for a few year. Made employee of the month several times, employee of the year once and never had a single write up. Got a new boss and was let go with no warning. No big deal I am happier now I do not work there. But just an example how they do not treat people with the same respect.

 

[TXAZ]

Excellent advice Sean the nailer.

 

[Nepa1990]

Don’t give two weeks notice. Their reply will likely be, “Why don’t you make it

Check the terms of your employment with them.

When I was laid off from my last company, they did not give me a 2 week notice, I was out that day I was served notice. I believe it was called something like "employed at will".

If that is the case, you do not need to give a 2 week notice as a curtsy.

Im a union member in an at-will state. I have read through our contract and can’t find any information regarding to an event in seperation.

 

[Milo 2.5]

I have seen my share laid off with no notice, one company here more or less laid people off by newspaper and FB, saying don't bother coming in. I've also seen upper management get shown the door the minute they gave notice.
If you respect the company you work for, give some notice, if not, screw it. If you do not respect them, they most likely do not respect you and that is why you are here. Most likely after quitting, no matter the situation, they will not go out of their way for a reference.

 

[Bradu]

When it's obvious they don't give a fuck about your health, I wouldn't have a problem walking out with no notice. Not a fan of notices unless you plan on possibly going back. Worked too many places that get rid of people when their 2 week notice was turned in.

I've quit two jobs that way, my current boss is one of them that I quit with no notice at another company we worked for about 12 years ago. He changed employers and one day I was talking to him, he asked me to come back to work for him.

 

[Drew890]

File a workman’s comp claim for excessive coughing and throat irritation prior to leaving. That ensures both any harmful exposures are officially documented and if you have any future effects from exposure, you can reference the claim.

 

[sled_mack]

This isn't a bridge he needs. It's not like they're gonna give him this glorious send off letter that he can keep it on file.

It’s not the company bridges that matter. People reading it might leave there and be where you apply for your next job. Some industries have really small circles.

 

[Aftermath]

Agree with filing a workmans comp claim for the future.

As for the 2 weeks notice, do not say or admit to anything. Nothing negative and nothing positive.

"This letter is to be construed as official 2 weeks notice of my choice to terminate the employment agreement." Done. CC everyone that matters.

 

[HousePlant]

1) You need to document your complaint with your Union rep. If you're choosing to pay the Union, they need to do their damn job (with OSHA, too). I'm not sure if this paperwork ultimately is a Workmans Comp claim or not, but... file the complaint.
2) Before you do this, see a pulmonary specialist. You should have done this a long time ago with this concern. Do it now.
3) Document examples of exposure: glass fibers that are visible implies harmful glass fibers in the air you are breathing.
4) Two-weeks notice is a customary courtesy. It is your choice. Be prepared to be shown the door that day, though. It is what it is.

If you do NOT visit a doctor and if you have NOT been wearing at least an N95 mask at work, you are not protecting your health.

Personally, I would pay a lawyer for a consultation to (A) have your concern further documented and (B) identify if there are legal avenues.

This is the United States, we shouldn't be having to have this conversation.

 

[seanh]

No notice, keep calling in sick... Milk all the dollars you can from the company. When you've exhausted all your sick and personal time, quit

It’s not the company bridges that matter. People reading it might leave there and be where you apply for your next job. Some industries have really small circles.

So what if they show up at a place you're working. Those people that leave the former company know what crap hole it is and will have no problem with burning a bridge.

Companies regularly fire people for no reason or BS reasons….. they don't care about burning that bridge with you

 

[Marinevet1]

I never had a problem with burning bridges, set them on fire, and throw a little extra in to make the fire hotter...........

You advance yourself by your knowledge, experience, and how you respond to the challenges of what you do...........

If the people you work for don't care, why should you.......

Tell them you would like to take your two weeks of vacation......on the last day, send them an email that you won't be back.......

 

[seanh]

Companies typically don't like it whenever you treat them the same way they treat you. This is what's going on in this country now as to why companies are having a hard time filling positions… people are tired of crap.

 

[Baron23]

I had a thread running here, roughly a month ago concerning my occupational exposure to fiberglass insulation. Most replies consisted of “run now” and “contact OSHA asap”.

I contacted OSHA, and the employer bullshitted their way around the claim stating that they have done in-house testing and no protective equipment was needed, yada yada. Quitting immediately without anything lined up just wasn’t an option, as I couldn’t survive the financial hit.

I never furthered the issue, because I have already checked out of the job mentally. I have discussed the issue with co-workers and I’m left with not much more than a shrug. Hey, the saying goes “You can lead a horse to water….”

Thankfully, I’ve landed another gig that is very promising, but it’s an overnight shift which sucks (7pm-7am). My effective start date is the 31st of this month. I would like to leave my current job with grace (as much as they disregard employee health) as best I can. I just no longer have any interest in going back another day.

Coming home covered in glass fibers, bringing them into your vehicle & home isn’t much of interest to me any longer. I have been with this employer for four years now, and aside from all of this I greatly respect the relationships I have built with the people I work with.

How would all of y’all go about resigning in grace, given my situation?

I appreciate any and all suggestions, just please keep them appropriate to the situation. Thanks.

Submit a resignation letter tomorrow morning with your separation date....do NOT go into details. Just you are resigning to pursue other opportunies and you thank them very much for their support and employment of you over the last 4 years.

Sincerely...and sign your name. That is IT...NOTHING more.

 

[HiDesertELR]

Aaaah, been there, handled it different ways at different points in my career.

Feels great telling the head of the company "Guess what? I can't work here anymore, start shopping for my replacement!"

Disclaimer: I got to say that after almost thirty years in the industry. Then I started my own business.

So... Lots of great advice here. You seem to want to take the high road, so...

You know the answer.

The less words the better, always.

Unless you're talking to your wife or daughter

 

[GUN NUT in IA]

When I was being retired, I stopped by the "legal office" to see what could (might?) happen should I take "additional actions". I was told there would be none.

I wrote a letter to the "Company President" and told him what I wanted to say. Later I received a call from his "representative". A message was recorded on my answering machine since I was not available to receive the call. I did not return the call.

Twenty years later I still have a framed copy of the letter hanging on my Shop wall. It is two pages. I often see folks standing there and taking the time to read it. Usually that causes further discussion.

I have no regrets on my actions. I can still look myself in the mirror when I shave.




Now . . . just to make things even more interesting. The "legal office" was the JAG. The "Company President" was a Major General. The "representative" was the Inspector General. Sure, they are all "gone" now, but the further discussions are still important. Especially to those folks that weren't even born when all of this happened . . . and need to know what happened.

 

[lonegunman762x51]

Give them a nice in writing notice, you have decided to seek opportunities elsewhere. Before you get much further, copy everything important like insurance information, retirement or pension or 401K info if you have any. Make sure you are squared away and can get all monies promised to you. Clear out your gear and be ready to leave. Occasionally, they might tell you to make today your last day, smile and make today your last day.

You might need a referral later, so do it nicely if possible. I retired after 21 years from one employer, with two weeks notice. My boss was pissed and lost his shit when he heard. He was a drunk and always late or sleeping in lieu of working and I had covered for him for about 18 months. Best career change ever. I went to work for my old boss at a new place doing pretty much the same gig.

 

[n2ishun]

Wow, some soft ass advice here.
I thought it was mostly republican men on this site ?

You wave at the boss and point to that wave with your opposite hand.
You ask him, know what this is ?
It's the permanent wave mutha fucker.
And you walk.
Burnt bridges hell....is there anything you're EVER going to need from the fuckstain ?
Yea, I thought so.

 

[dustingaunder]

I’ve given 2+ weeks both times I’ve left career positions. They try to milk you those last two weeks hard but it’s nice being able to tell them what you will and won’t do.

 

[myronman3]

i’d judge it on how they treated me. by putting your health at risk, i wouldnt give them squat. that doesnt affect the relationship with the co workers.

the company i worked for never did me any favors. they fucked me around as much as they could….sometimes just for sport. i didnt waste time when i left.

 

[nikonNUT]

This isn't a bridge he needs. It's not like they're gonna give him this glorious send off letter that he can keep it on file.

Burning bridges? I don’t mind swimming if the bridge was fucked up to begin with. May sound harsh, but you know what I mean.

 

[91Eunozs]

Right up a simple two weeks notice letter. Hand it to your boss. Write thank you letters to any and all employees/management you worked with a lot and had relationships with telling them that you are grateful for their help in making a living there. Leave and never speak evil of them again.

And Cc HR if there is an HR dept on the letter to your boss

 

[AngryKoala]

Take a shit on your bosses desk....eat chipotle before said shit....corn salsa.

 

[UKDslayer]

I'm going to add some perspective as a once-upon-time small business employer (26 at one time). Small businesses DO care about two weeks notice - for no other reason than running ad/arranging temps. and replacement, not to mention bookkeeping/HR issues. In Texas, if you fired someone (even if you "thought" it was appropriate), if not specifically outlined in an employee manual, you would be looking at paying unemployment taxes that could really hurt a small business. For that reason every bad employee would be counseled three times with written notice before termination. When being called about reference of prior employees who were not good employees, or who screwed my business one way or another, you couldn't say anything bad about them, just "not eligible for rehire". That phrase alone though, conveys much.