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It's a touchy subject, which is why I thought it would be interesting to submit the article and see what people had to say. I'd never really considered NOT givi

It's a touchy subject, which is why I thought it would be interesting to submit the article and see what people had to say. I'd never really considered NOT giving notice but I thought the article brought up some good reasons to consider. (Although this does seem geared more towards leaving a job you are unhappy with.) One aspect I hadn't thought of was liability. There is also the chance that they decide to terminate you immediately and what if you needed that last paycheck? You lose some control over your own situation by giving notice and for some people that may not be worth keeping that bridge around I suppose.

icey 16y ago
The few times that I've hired someone and they were immediately cut loose, they just called me to let me know they were available sooner than expected. That worked out well for everyone. Liability is limited to the things you're actually responsible for. In the example in the article, the employer would have to prove in courts that the employee was responsible for the failure. Convenient timing is not grounds for a viable lawsuit. By leaving without giving notice you aren't just burning bridges with the employer you're leaving; you're also letting everybody you work with know that you are someone who will do this sort of thing. Nobody wants to work with someone who might decide to change jobs and leave them hanging with no notice. I know a few people who have done this; I absolutely remember them and won't hire them if I get resumes from them. Additionally, if someone calls because they knew we worked at the same place and they're thinking about hiring them, the first thing I'm going to share is the fact that the person left everyone hanging.
- DenisM 16y ago
  if someone calls because they knew we worked at the same place and they're thinking about hiring them, the first thing I'm going to share is the fact that the person left everyone hanging. Check with your lawyer before you do that. Really.
  - icey 16y ago
    I'm not talking about someone calling me about a former employee (I've never had someone quit with 0 notice to me directly before); I'm talking about the case where I've worked with someone at the same company before and they left with no notice. If they want to try to sue over that, then they're welcome to go for it.
    - DenisM 16y ago
      I see. Poor reading comprehension on my part.

icey 16y ago

The few times that I've hired someone and they were immediately cut loose, they just called me to let me know they were available sooner than expected. That worked out well for everyone. Liability is limited to the things you're actually responsible for. In the example in the article, the employer would have to prove in courts that the employee was responsible for the failure. Convenient timing is not grounds for a viable lawsuit. By leaving without giving notice you aren't just burning bridges with the employer you're leaving; you're also letting everybody you work with know that you are someone who will do this sort of thing. Nobody wants to work with someone who might decide to change jobs and leave them hanging with no notice. I know a few people who have done this; I absolutely remember them and won't hire them if I get resumes from them. Additionally, if someone calls because they knew we worked at the same place and they're thinking about hiring them, the first thing I'm going to share is the fact that the person left everyone hanging.

DenisM 16y ago
if someone calls because they knew we worked at the same place and they're thinking about hiring them, the first thing I'm going to share is the fact that the person left everyone hanging. Check with your lawyer before you do that. Really.
- icey 16y ago
  I'm not talking about someone calling me about a former employee (I've never had someone quit with 0 notice to me directly before); I'm talking about the case where I've worked with someone at the same company before and they left with no notice. If they want to try to sue over that, then they're welcome to go for it.
  - DenisM 16y ago
    I see. Poor reading comprehension on my part.