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This is one of those things that seems to be an institutional part of Americans quitting or being fired from jobs, but it's far from universal. In Germany (and
by wheels 5y ago
This is one of those things that seems to be an institutional part of Americans quitting or being fired from jobs, but it's far from universal.
In Germany (and I believe most of Europe) several months notice is usual (three months minimum), and typically people keep working until the end of that time (aside from taking unused vacation). Sure, motivation suffers in that time, but don't think the cases of employees taking revenge on their employers is any higher here than in the US (in fact, I suspect it's less).
- iancmceachern 5y agoThis is how it should be in the US
- randomswede 5y agoIn some cases, you will be escorted off the premises immediately, then paid to stay at home until the end of your notice period. This is mostly for people with somewhat sensitive jobs, though (research, sales, some management positions) and probably more common in finance than elsewhere. And usually imposed no matter what side initiates the departure.